How to Care for an Infant After a Bath

Keep your baby cozy and warm when you remove him from the bath and follow these steps to not only care for his baby-soft skin, but bond with him as well.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Baby Hairbrushes
• Towels

1. Wrap baby in a soft, fluffy towel.
2. Rub a dollop of baby lotion in your hands, then gently massage your baby in a circular motion, beginning with the shoulders and ending with the feet.
3. Sprinkle cornstarch powder in the folds of baby's thighs to prevent chafing.
4. Gently brush baby's hair with a soft baby brush.

Tips & Warnings

• Sprinkle a bit of cornstarch powder in your hand, then place powder only where needed, being careful to avoid areas near the baby's eyes, nose or mouth.
• Babies love one-on-one attention from Mommy or Daddy. Ask your pediatrician about special oils and lotions for baby massage.
• Talcum or baby powders that contain talc have been linked to upper respiratory problems.
• Baby skin is extremely sensitive to adult body lotion.