Taking care of yourself while you adjust to life with a newborn is important, but if you’re a first-time parent, sneaking in a moment to yourself might feel impossible. While you might not have time for a long and indulgent shower routine, you can leave your newborn for a short period of time to sneak in a quick refresh. You just have to be mindful of the best time to do this, likely while your newborn is down for a nap. As long as they’re in a safe sleeping environment, warm, dry and settled into a nap, you should be able to sneak away for a quick shower.
If you want to bathe while your newborn is awake, some parents will bring their little one into the bathroom with them while they shower. You can lay them down on a soft play mat or put them in a bouncer. Some babies find the sound of the shower peaceful and it may even help you get them down for a nap.