Isaac's umbilical stump fell off very quickly, right under a week from when he was born. It was surprising to me and honestly, it kind of freaked me out. I waited another day or two to give him a proper bath instead of our usual French baths. Our family kept telling us to give the older kids a bath with the same water we used for the baby. Back in Mexico, they believe that if you do this, it takes the crying and clingy-ness, that comes with a new baby, away. So, like a true Mexican, I did it.
Isaac did so well taking his bath! I had him in the kitchen sink with David and Olivia watching from a chair. When he did start to cry, they wanted to take him out and soothe him. A pacifier helped the baby and the older two just blissfully watched.
Of course you're wondering, did it work? Negative.
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