You've Just had a baby
Now for the hard part ...
...Bathing him on your own for the first time
Before you begin the bath, be sure the room is at least 26 degree C.
Pour cold water in the bath first. If you pour hot water first and cold after, the bottom of bath might be too hot without you realising.
Water should be 37 - 38 degree C. Use your elbow to see if it is comfortably warm.
Don't wear jewelry (particularly ring) you may accidentally scratch your baby.
Ensure you give creases and folds around the arms and diaper areas a good wash and rinse.
Use cotton balls to clean sensitive areas such as ears, eyes and nose.
When drying, mop, don't rub. Rubbing a baby's thin skin may cause abrasion.
The best time to bathe your baby is before the last evening feeding. It will relax him or her
Role Model
Your child is getting messages from many sources about role expectations. Be aware that you teach more by how you act than by what you say.