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How to Give Your Infant a Bath

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By stacie5
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Learn how to give your baby a bath.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Infant bathtub, baby wash, wash cloth, towel, baby lotion and water.
  1. Step 1

    Fill the infant bath tub with warm water. Test the temperature of the water to make sure it is not hot. You may want to use a bath thermometer to make sure you have the right temperature. Gently place your baby into the tub.

  2. Step 2

    Start by washing the baby's eye area, face, ears, and neck.

  3. Step 3

    Put the baby wash, of your choice, in the palms of your hands and lather. Start at the shoulder area and work all the way down to the babies toes.

  4. Step 4

    Gently massage baby wash/shampoo on your baby's head in circular motions.

  5. Step 5

    Using warm water, thoroughly rinse baby off.
    Now baby is nice and clean and smelling fresh!

  6. Step 6

    Carefully, take baby out of the tub, and wrap in a clean towel.
    Gently dry the baby off. Follow with a baby lotion to avoid drying of the skin.

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