Once you've undressed your baby for the tub bath, place him in the water immediately so he doesn't become chilled. Use one of your hands to support the head and the other hand to guide him in, feet first. Talk gently to the baby and slowly lower the rest of his body until he's in the tub. Use a washcloth to wash his face and hair. After the bath, wrap your baby in a towel immediately, making sure his head is covered.
Baby towels with hoods are great for keeping a freshly washed baby warm.
While bathing your infant, never leave the baby alone. If you need to leave the bathroom, wrap the baby in a towel and take him with you. Immediately after circumcision , the tip of the penis is usually covered with gauze coated with petroleum jelly to keep the wound from sticking to the diaper. Gently wipe the tip clean with warm water after a diaper change. Redness or irritation of the penis should heal within a few days, but if the redness or swelling increases or if pus-filled blisters form, infection may be present and you should call your baby's doctor immediately.