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Infant CareCord Care, Bathing, Handling,
Feeding
Cord Care
O Should fall off within 10 days
O Keep clean and dry
O Tuck diaper below cord
O Baby wipe or rubbing alcohol and
swab
O Redness or sensitivity = possible
infection
BathingO Bath every 2-3 daysO Mild baby soap or shampooO Sponge bath before cord healsO Tub bath after cord healsO http://
www.babycenter.com/2_how-to-give-your-newborn-a-bath_1486858.bc
How-to Sponge BathO Lay baby on padded towelO Dip cotton ball in plain water to wipe
eyesO Use wet washcloth with no soap to
wash faceO Wash body with soapy washclothO Wash diaper area lastO Pat dry
Tub Bath
O Sink or small plastic tub
O Fill with a few inches of
water and line with towel
O Tip head back so
shampoo doesn’t run into
eyes
O Rinse with clean water
O Wash diaper area LAST!
Bottle Feeding TipsO Boil bottles for 5 minutes before first
time use and once a week after that
O Do not switch formula scoops!
Different sizes!
O ALWAYS SUPPORT NECK
Handling
O Muscles aren’t
strong enough to
support head
O Gentle and always
hold head!
O NEVER LIFT AN
INFANT BY ARMS!
Handling (cont.)O Slide hand under babies bottomO Use forearm for extra supportO Hold baby upright, cradled in the
curve of your armO If holding over chest – one hand on
bottom, another hand on back of head
How to Change a Diaper
O http://www.babycenter.com/2_how-to-change-a-diaper_10347121.bc#videoplaylist
