Bathing tips for newly born baby:
- Give your baby sponge baths until the umbilical cord stump falls off. This usually takes upto 3-4 weeks.
- Fill a bowl with warm water. make sure the water is not too hot.
- Arrange a soft wash cloth and a soft towel.
- Spread the soft towel on the flat table or floor and put new baby to lie on the towel. You can also make use of baby bathers.
- Take off the baby clothes, tut the wash cloth in the warm water, wring out excess water and gently wipe the baby’s face.
- You can use damp cotton balls to to wipe eyelids. There is no need to use soap.
- Make sure to clean body parts like – underarms, neck, behind th ears, diaper area, etc.
This article presents information from scientific sources, but is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.