Bathing Newborn Checklist
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- Bathing Basics
- Only bathe newborns a few times a week at most
- Wait until baby's umbilical cord falls off.
- Sponge baths are best in the beginning.
- Only use mild, baby-safe soap.
- Keep the room warm while bathing your baby
- Always keep one hand on your baby
- Baby Bath Items
- A shallow plastic basin to hold the water
- Soft blanket, towel, or changing mat
- Mild baby-safe shampoo
- Mild moisturizing soap
- Soft washcloth
- Soft towel for drying, preferably with a built-in hood
- Cotton balls
- Baby wipes
- Clean diaper
- Change of clothes
- Bathing Your Baby
- Fill the plastic basin with warm water.
- Lay the towel, mat, or blanket next to the basin.
- Undress baby and wrap her/him in a towel
- Soak the washcloth, and wring out excess water.
- Wipe your baby's face gently (no need to use soap here).
- Gently clean baby's eyelids with a damp cotton ball or clean cotton cloth.
- Use the wet washcloth to clean your baby's body
- Be sure to gently clean creases under the arms, behind baby's ears, around the neck and diaper region
- Only expose the parts of baby's skin that you're washing, to keep your baby warm.
- When finished, wrap your baby snugly in the towel
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Newborn skin is sensitive, so it's important to know how to bathe your little one safely. Take a look at our Bathing Newborn Checklist to ensure you have the bathing basics, and keep your newborn clean and happy.
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This Bathing Newborn Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Bathing Newborn essentials in one place (external memory)
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- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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