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Wash baby's hair. Hold baby in a safety grip over the bath or basin, with your arm supporting her back and head. Use your free hand to gently wet her hair. Apply a little shampoo to your hand and gently rub it into her hair. Rinse's baby's hair well and pat dry with a towel.
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Put on fresh nappy. Apply a thin layer of baby jelly to baby's bottom to form a protective barrier against irritating wetness and to prevent nappy rash.
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Wash her body. Add a few drops of baby oil to the bathwater at this stage. Remove her nappy and clean her bottom. Wipe from front to back
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Moisturise baby's body. Apply lotion or aqueous cream. This is a good opportunity to massage your baby.
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Put on fresh nappy. Make sure it's securely fastened.
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Wash baby's body. Rinse soap off with your free hand, keep the face and head dry. Never leave your baby unattended around the water.
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Wash baby's body. Use a cleansing product to clean her body.
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Clean baby's cord. Clean your babys cord area with a cotton bud soaked in surgical spirits.
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Wash baby's face. Wash the eyes with damp pieces of cotton wool, a separate piece for each eye. Always clean from the inside to the outside of the eye. Use another piece of cotton wool to wipe the rest of the face.
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Don't forget to dry her thoroughly in the folds of her skin.
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Skin and sun protection. Protect your baby with a hat if going out in the sun, and cover ears on cold, windy days. Don't expose your newborn to direct sunlight.
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Apply baby powder. To prevent friction and chafing, especially in skin folds, apply baby powder. Sprinkle it into your hands and then apply, rather than applying straight onto the baby.
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Get ready and comfortable. Settle and reassure your baby. Undress her, leaving her nappy on. Wrap the baby in a towel to prevent too much wriggling, and to keep her warm. Check the temperature of the water.
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Dry baby well. Lift baby from the bath or basin and wrap her in a towel. This is a great time for a cuddle. Place her gently on a towel and pat her skin dry.
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