Keep bathing supplies together to save yourself steps. Your baby should be given a sponge bath until the cord falls off. After that, he may be tub bathed in water that is comfortably warm. Use a mild soap and shampoo. Do not attempt to cleanse the inside of either nose or ears.
Babies sometimes develop white patchy spots in their mouths.
If bottles are cleaned and sterilized properly this may be avoided. Be careful to keep soap out of his eyes. Be sure to rinse all the soap off your baby s head to avoid cradle cap. You may use a little baby lotion or powder. Avoid excess in the creases.