Lottie
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As long as you clean your baby's diaper area well after each bowel movement, washing every two or three days is plenty. You may want to spot-clean daily in areas that get particularly sweaty, oily or dirty: the diaper area, face, neck and skin creases.
Before you begin, make sure you have everything you need:
Washcloth
Mild soap
Baby shampoo
Cotton balls
Hooded towel
Rubbing alcohol
Cotton swabs
Diaper (Nappy)
Clean clothes
Sponge Baths
A sponge bath is often the recommended way to cleanse your newborn's skin until the cord falls off. To give a sponge bath, find a bathing surface that is the right height for you, such as the kitchen counter. Line up all your supplies beforehand so you don't have to leave the baby unattended. To avoid giving your baby a chill, keep him covered as much as possible. Wash his top half first, keeping his other half wrapped in a towel. Then wash his bottom half, while keeping his top half covered.
Giving a Sponge Bath
1. Begin by washing your newborn baby's face with plain water, especially behind his ears and under his chin.
2. Wash your baby's chest, arms and hands, making sure to cleanse thoroughly between his fingers. If you use a mild soap and cotton ball or washcloth, rinse immediately to avoid drying or irritating the area.
3. Wash your baby's back. With a washcloth or towel, gently pat dry the upper half of his body. Vigorous rubbing could irritate your baby's skin.
4. Wash your baby's genital area from front to back, then the legs and feet, espeically between the toes. Gently pat dry his lower body.
5. To wash your baby's hair, squeeze a bit of water on top of his head with a washcloth. Apply a dab of baby shampoo (a no-tears formula) and gently massage the scalp. Don't worry about the soft spot; it is actually tough underneath, and you can do no harm as long as you're gentle. Remove all traces of the shampoo with a washcloth dipped in warm water.
6. When you're finished, dry your baby thoroughly with a towel and put on a fresh diaper and clean clothes.
For more information and pics go here: Source
Before you begin, make sure you have everything you need:
Washcloth
Mild soap
Baby shampoo
Cotton balls
Hooded towel
Rubbing alcohol
Cotton swabs
Diaper (Nappy)
Clean clothes
Sponge Baths
A sponge bath is often the recommended way to cleanse your newborn's skin until the cord falls off. To give a sponge bath, find a bathing surface that is the right height for you, such as the kitchen counter. Line up all your supplies beforehand so you don't have to leave the baby unattended. To avoid giving your baby a chill, keep him covered as much as possible. Wash his top half first, keeping his other half wrapped in a towel. Then wash his bottom half, while keeping his top half covered.
Giving a Sponge Bath
1. Begin by washing your newborn baby's face with plain water, especially behind his ears and under his chin.
2. Wash your baby's chest, arms and hands, making sure to cleanse thoroughly between his fingers. If you use a mild soap and cotton ball or washcloth, rinse immediately to avoid drying or irritating the area.
3. Wash your baby's back. With a washcloth or towel, gently pat dry the upper half of his body. Vigorous rubbing could irritate your baby's skin.
4. Wash your baby's genital area from front to back, then the legs and feet, espeically between the toes. Gently pat dry his lower body.
5. To wash your baby's hair, squeeze a bit of water on top of his head with a washcloth. Apply a dab of baby shampoo (a no-tears formula) and gently massage the scalp. Don't worry about the soft spot; it is actually tough underneath, and you can do no harm as long as you're gentle. Remove all traces of the shampoo with a washcloth dipped in warm water.
6. When you're finished, dry your baby thoroughly with a towel and put on a fresh diaper and clean clothes.
For more information and pics go here: Source