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TOP AND TAIL

BABIES DIRTIEST AREAS:

  • Face
  • Neck
  • Nappy area
  • Hands
  • Feet

WASHING IN 3 EASY STEPS

PREPARE

  • Check the room is warm
  • Get soft washcloths or cotton pads
  • Prepare warm bowl of water (37°C-38°C)
  • Get mat, towel, nappy cream clothes and nappy

WASH

  • Lay baby on a mat only in a vest
  • Use cotton pads or a soft cloth to wash face and neck
  • Rinse cloth and wash hands and feet
  • Rinse cloth or change cotton and clean nappy area

DRESS

  • Gently dry baby using towel 
  • Make sure all creases including neck are dry
  • Put on nappy, vest and clothes
  • Carefully brush hair and trim nails if needed

IF YOU SUSPECT SOMETHING WRONG OR A CONDITION WORSENS PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT