You should begin with the child's face. Wash the eyes, ears, and nose first. End with washing the genitals taking care to wash from front to back with girls to prevent transfering bacteria, and under the scrotum for boys. In between these areas are the limbs and head. After washing lay the baby down, diaper and clothe.
Lotion is optional, but stay away from powders.
These can easily irritate a newborns lungs and cause breathing problems. After the first 2 weeks, most babies have shed themselves of their unbilical cord and for boys, there circumsision has healed up. Many parents look forward to this time in there child's life and see it as a milestone. There are seveal items required in order to bathe your baby ala tub. This can be in the form of a sink, a store bought baby bath, a dishpan, or a regular bathtub.