Most parents are nervous at first about handling tiny and apparently fragile newborn babies.
As a mother or father becomes more confident, routine baby care is easier. To maintain the health of a newborn baby, a basic rule is to keep the baby clean, safe, and well groomed. In the early weeks this means daily attention to the following areas. Care of the Genitals Circumcision Care of the Genitals. Hospitals and visiting nurses are sometimes reluctant to explain how to clean a baby's genitals and often recommend not touching them.