- my iParenting
- quick clicks
- iparenting canada articles
- iparenting canada q&a
- community & groups
- research baby names
- prepare a birth plan
- content channels
- ip channel rss feeds
- read birth stories
- read parenting stories
- recommended books
- e-newsletters
- safety recalls
- ip diaries
- ip store
- mom of the month
- dad of the month
- editor's letter
- letters to the editor
From Our Sponsors
- e-newsletters
- Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters
- award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Bathing Your Little Beauty
How to Give Your Newborn Baby a Bath
By Gwen Kopetzky
Legs:
Move on down to baby's legs and feet with the warm washcloth. If using soap, rinse well with the water-only cloth, getting in all the cute little creases of fat. Diaper area:
Grab a new washcloth to clean the genitals. For girls, remember to clean from front to back. Pat baby's legs, feet and genitals dry. Follow your pediatrician's recommendations for caring for circumcisions. Wrapping Things Up
Lastly, diaper, dress and you're done. Now your baby is sweet-smelling once again. If you clean hands, face and diaper area daily, you can hold off on another newborn bath for up to a week. Some parents give sponge baths every other day. When the umbilical stump falls off, you're ready for another bubbly adventure with baby: the tub bath!
Want to see more?
Comments
There are no comments for this article yet.Be the first to 
|
Post As:
|
||
| Enter your comment below: | ||
| Title | ||
| Comment Text | ||
| CAPTCHA | ||
| Please note that any comments submitted become the property of Disney Family / iParenting and can be edited and posted at our discrection. | ||