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How Often Do I Give My Baby a Bath? Cleanliness and good hygiene are important to the health of every infant. Keeping the face, hands and diaper region clean is very important. Babies should only be given sponge baths until their circumcision and/or umbilical cord areas are completely healed. How Do I Give Bathe a Baby?
How To Trim a Baby’s Nails? The nails of an infant are very thin. However, they can be very sharp. It is best to trim an infant’s nails when they are sleeping. You should use blunt-tipped nail scissors and take your time. How to Protect a Baby’s Skin? Infants are susceptible to rashes. You should only outfit an infant in soft, smooth clothing. Wash an infant’s clothing and bedding in mild detergent and rinse completely. Traces of detergent can cause skin irritation. Infants should be kept out of the sun as much as possible. A hat can help protect an infant’s skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Once an infant has reached their six-month birthday, a light application of a child’s sunscreen can be used for protection.
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