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Bathing Your Little Beauty

How to Give Your Newborn Baby a Bath

By Gwen Kopetzky

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When it came time for my tiny daughter's first sponge bath, I felt like I was all thumbs. I had to scramble around halfway through to grab some of the things I had forgotten. I wasn't sure where to start. She shivered as I shook with tension.

My little bathing beauty did not enjoy her first bath at all. I learned my lesson that day: when giving your newborn a bath, a little pre-planning can make the experience a lot less nerve-wracking for both of you.

Getting Ready

First, warm the room where you're going to give the sponge bath. Turn on the heat lamp or crank up the thermostat and close the windows so the baby doesn't get the chills when that rush of cold air hits.

baby Next, get your supplies together. Here's a quick list:

  1. Lukewarm water
  2. Mild soap if desired
  3. Three or four washcloths
  4. A blanket or towel to lay baby on
  5. A towel for drying off
  6. A hooded towel to cover baby
  7. Three or four cotton balls
  8. Rubbing alcohol/wipes for umbilical stump (optional)
  9. Vaseline or other product as recommended by pediatrician for boys' circumcised genitals(optional)

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