Mix a small bowl of warm water and a cap full of baby soap. Lay your baby on a flat surface, keeping his diaper on and covering him with a blanket at all times. You will bathe your baby’s body in sections so your baby doesn't get too cold. Dip your washcloth into the warm water and wring it out. Then uncover one arm and wash gently. Be sure to clean in between the skin folds and in between the fingers. Then cover the clean arm with the blanket before moving on to the next limb. Uncover the other arm and clean in the same manner. Do one leg at the time as well. Uncover his front torso and wash. Turn your baby onto his side to wash his back and nape of the neck. Next wipe his face, front of the neck, behind his ears and eyelids. Wipe his head very gently. Make sure he's warm at all times. Remove the diaper and wipe all areas, gently, several times. Pull the fold lines apart to make sure they are cleaned very well. Replace the diaper with a clean dry diaper and dress your baby for the appropriate weather conditions.
See my blog post on diapering your baby.
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