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Bathing the Baby

Bathing the baby can be done anytime of the day, but most parents like to do it in the evening. Most babies don't need a bath every day. Usually, 2 or 3 baths a week are sufficient. Sponge baths are suggested until the baby's umbilical cord has fallen off and the boy's circumcision has healed.



Sponge Bath

• Get all supplies ready that you will need: soft towels, soft washcloth, cotton balls, baby shampoo and a diaper.
• Pour warm water into the sink.
• Put the baby on a soft towel close to the sink and always hold on to the baby.
• Clean around each eye with cotton balls and warm water. Do not use soap.
• Wash the baby's face with a soft washcloth and warm water only.
• Clean the head and the rest of the baby with a washcloth and a little shampoo. Then rinse the washcloth and remove all shampoo with the washcloth.
• Follow the doctor's instructions to clean the umbilical cord.
• Wrap the baby in a towel, dry her and put on a diaper.

Tub Bath
Once the umbilical cord has fallen off, you can bath the baby in a tub by following this procedure:

• Get these supplies ready: tub, a nonslip mat, soft towels, washcloth and shampoo.
• Put a few inches of warm water into the tub.
• With one hand hold the baby's neck and head. Then carefully put the baby into the tub.
• Follow the same bathing procedure you used for the sponge bath.
• When finished, take the baby out of the tub, lay her on a towel and dry her.
• Put on a diaper and cloth.

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