Place the baby in the tub, but always hold on with one hand for safety. Use your other hand, or any small helpers, to take the wash cloth and begin washing the baby. Remember to start with the face and neck and do the diaper area last. Many soaps for baby can be used in their hair. You also have the option of not using soap on baby's delicate skin.
How to Bathe a Baby
By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide
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- Giving your baby a bath.
- Gather up your bathing supplies.
- The Bathroom Environment
- Strip Tease: Removing Baby's Clothes
- Washing the Baby
- Finishing Up the Bath
- Alternative Ways to Bathe Baby
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