Hygiene: Baths & nails
BathingBabies don't need bathing every day. Washing them two or three times a week will suffice. Use a mild soap (such as DoveŽ or IvoryŽ) and keep it away from your baby's eyes.
Nail careCut the toenails straight across to prevent ingrown toenails. When you cut fingernails, round off the corners of the nails so your baby doesn't scratch him- or herself.
Trim the nails once a week after a bath, when they are softened by the bath water. Use clippers or special baby scissors. This job usually takes two people unless you can do it while your child is asleep.
Bathing your baby Return to "Volume 3: The first month" Pregnancy Condition Center: Your baby Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota: Parenting resources
Source: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
First published: 05/07/2001
Last updated: 05/24/2005
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rogan, MD, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
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