Medical Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.
1
Set up and lower in
- Fill baby tub with 2-3 inches of lukewarm water (~37°C / 98°F)
- Test with your elbow — more sensitive than your hand
- Gather washcloth, mild soap, towel, clean diaper, and clothes BEFORE baby touches water
- Lower feet-first, support head and neck with your non-dominant arm
For unhealed umbilical stumps, sponge baths only — no submersion.
2
Wash and dry
- Wash cleanest to dirtiest: face first, then body, diaper area last
- Rinse by pouring clean water with a cup — not submerging
- Lift out, wrap immediately in towel, pat dry (especially in skin folds)
- Keep first baths short — 5 to 10 minutes max
Newborn skin dries out fast. Skip the soap on most days — water alone is fine.
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