What Do I Need for Baby's First Bath?
How to give a newborn a bath What You'll Need Washing station- Make sure your setup is steady, and position baby’s head away from the faucet. Water - Fill the tub with about 3 inches of water that's a little bit hotter than lukewarm. Check with your wrist first. Warm room - Keep the temperature raised so it’s not a shock to baby’s system when she comes out of the bath (75 to 80°F). Washcloths - Use one color for bath time, another for diaper changes. Plastic cup - For rinsing. Or squeeze a wet washcloth over baby’s head to get rid of soap. Baby soap - A mild, tear-free cleanser for both baby’s body and hair is ideal. Extras -Remedies that your doctor suggests should be in arms' reach. Once the umbilical cord stump has fallen off, you can start giving baby full baths. Bathing a newborn can be tricky at first, so if possible, enlist the help of a partner or family member. “It’s best if those early baths can be done with multiple caregivers around so you have extra