Bathing
1. Check the temperature of the newborn and maintain between 36.5°C – 37.5°C.
2. Prepare a small basin, lukewarm water and mild liquid soap for neonates.
3. Hold the baby’s head supporting the neck while covering the ears at the same time.
4. Wash the baby’s face.
5. Wet the baby’s body first then lather it with the mild baby bath. Wash from the neck down to the chest and the rest of the body. Rinse.
6. Bathe the head and soap. Rinse well.
7. Pat baby dry.
8. Soak cotton pledget in 70% alcohol and do cord dressing.
9. Wrap baby well with a blanket.
10. Monitor temperature.
2. Prepare a small basin, lukewarm water and mild liquid soap for neonates.
3. Hold the baby’s head supporting the neck while covering the ears at the same time.
4. Wash the baby’s face.
5. Wet the baby’s body first then lather it with the mild baby bath. Wash from the neck down to the chest and the rest of the body. Rinse.
6. Bathe the head and soap. Rinse well.
7. Pat baby dry.
8. Soak cotton pledget in 70% alcohol and do cord dressing.
9. Wrap baby well with a blanket.
10. Monitor temperature.