Sponge Bath
Upper body Sit your baby on a towel on your lap. Undress her top half and wash her front with a sponge or cloth and warm water. Pat her dry. Lean her forward over your arm and wash her back.
Diaper area Either wash your baby’s hair at this [...]
Giving A Sponge Bath
If your baby really hates being undressed, or if you are a bit daunted by giving her a bath, the best method is to give her a sponge bath. Hold your baby securely on your lap while removing only the minimum amount of clothing at any time. If [...]
Washing A Boy
If your baby is uncircumcised never pull his foreskin back for cleaning; it’s tight and could get stuck. Wash the whole of the diaper area and dry carefully, particularly the skin creases. By the time your baby is three or four years of age, [...]
Washing A Girl
There is no need to open the lips of your baby girl’s vulva to clean inside, and you should never try to do so. Just wash the skin of the diaper area and dry it carefully.
When you are washing your baby girl, take care to wipe from front [...]