Wash the diaper area with a soft cloth or toilet tissue and mild soap and water. Pat dry thoroughly. A small amount of mucoid or bloody discharge from a newborn girl's vagina is normal in the first two weeks. Sleeping Your new baby may do a lot of sleeping. Clothing Dress your baby as you would dress, with the exception of one extra layer when sleeping.
Some babies are allergic to certain materials, so watch for rashes in clothing contact areas.
You should wash or rinse new clothing before allowing your baby to wear it. You may wish to wash the baby's clothing separately from the rest of the family's for the first month or so. Outdoors You may take your baby out for walks as much as you like, but avoid crowded places. Your baby's eyes may be sensitive to sunlight. Also, your baby's skin should be protected from sunburn with sunscreen lotion of at least SPF 15, after six months of age.