Top & Tailing

Top & tailing is the common alternative to giving your baby a full bath. Here is a step-by-step guide to give you a helping hand.

Intro

Keeping your baby's skin clean is essential to good health, and cleansing your baby is also a wonderful bonding experience...

Getting Ready

Make sure the room is warm (24 degrees C, 75 degrees F), because babies lose heat from their bodies quickly. You will need the following items...

Provide Reassurance. First put warm water into a basin, adding warmer water as needed. Take a few minutes to talk to your baby and provide reassurance. Now undress him, except for his nappy, and wrap him in a towel...

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How To Top & Tail