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Caring for your Baby:<br />
Bathing<br />
Once you get home from hospital<br />
you can bath your baby straight<br />
away if you wish. However, it's<br />
advisable to wait until their<br />
umbilical cord has dropped off.<br />
Instead, you can top-and-tail,<br />
using a bowl of warm water and a<br />
soft cloth or flannel to wash their<br />
top half and nappy area – avoid<br />
using products (even baby soap)<br />
or wipes until your baby is at least<br />
six weeks old. <br />
It’s most important for your baby<br />
to feel secure and safe while in<br />
the bath. Try to keep bath time<br />
relaxing and incorporate it into<br />
your baby's bedtime routine.
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