Health-and-Nutrition/C2/How-to-bathe-a-newborn/English

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Title Slide	Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on How to bathe a newborn.
Collage: Safety tips Image: Bathing Image: Sponge bath Image: Regular bath Image: Traditional bath Image: Hilly area and cold region Image: A baby with cradle cap	In this tutorial, we will learn about- Safety tips for a mother or a caregiver before and during the bath When to give a baby its first bath? Sponge bath Regular bath Traditional bath Bath to babies in hilly areas or cold regions and Cradle cap
Image: Bathing Collage: Safety tips to be followed before bathing Image: Injury	All new parents are anxious about how to bathe a newborn. Lot of care must be taken while bathing the baby. One wrong step can harm the newborn a lot.
Collage: A safety tips to be followed before bathing a baby Image: Unclipped fingernails Red cross mark Image: Clipped fingernails with a Green check mark Image: Rings, bangles and watches Image: Injury	Before we begin, it is important to know: The safety tips to be followed before bathing a baby - The mother or the family member- should always have clipped fingernails before touching the baby and should not wear any rings, bangles or watches. This will reduce the chances of injury to the baby.
Image: Sponge bath Image: Natural delivery, C-section delivery Image: Clock animation Image: A baby with umbilical stump Image: A baby with fallen umbilical cord	So, when to give a baby its first bath? Mother can start giving a sponge bath to the baby after 48 hours of delivery. Remember that only sponge bath should be given until the umbilical cord falls off.
Image: A baby with fallen umbilical cord Image: Regular bath	Once the cord falls off - the mother or any other family member can start giving regular bath to the baby.
Image: A baby with low birth weight Image: Sponge bath Image: A baby placed on digital weighing scale	However, in case a baby has low birth weight then - such baby should be given sponge baths until it gains weight up to 2 kilograms.
Image: Sponge bath Image: Warm room Image: A room with open windows-Red cross mark Image: A room with closed windows Image: Small, soft clean cloth	Let us see how sponge bath is given. Before starting, ensure that- The room should be warm enough with closed windows. Keep a very soft, clean, small cloth ready before giving a sponge bath.
Image: Flat surface Image: Floor Image: A baby placed on a high platform with Red cross mark	The baby should be placed on a safe, flat surface. The floor would be the safest one. Do not keep the baby on a high platform.
Image: Thermometer and tub Image: A mother is checking the temperature of the water using her elbow or wrist.	The temperature of the water for bathing should not be more than 37 degrees celsius. Mother should check the temperature of the water using her elbow or wrist.
Image: A tub containing soapy water Image: A tub containing clean water Image: Baby soap	During bathing, first, use soapy water for cleaning. To make soapy water- always use any mild, colourless and odourless soap or baby soap. Then, use clean water to remove the soap.
Image: Dipped cloth in water Image: squeezing out excess of water Image: Wiping the baby’s eye Image: old cloth and new cloth Image: Fresh and soft cloth	Dip the small, soft cloth in water and squeeze out excess water. Now wipe the baby’s eye from the inner corner to the outer edge. Do not use the same cloth for wiping other body parts. Always use a fresh and soft cloth to clean other body parts.
Image: Cleaning the creases underarms Image: Cleaning the crease behind ears Image: Cleaning the creases around the neck. Image: Cleaning the creases near the genital area	Also, do not forget to clean creases - under arms behind the ears around the neck between fingers and toes and in the genital area.
Image: Sponge bath Image: Regular bath Image: Healthy baby Image: A baby with fallen umbilical cord	Now that we have discussed what is sponge bath let us learn about regular bath. Please remember - Regular bath should be given to all healthy babies after the umbilical cord falls off.
Image: A tub containing soapy water Image: Filling bathtub upto 2 inches Image: mild, colourless baby soap Image: A tub containing fresh water Image: A mother is giving a bath to a baby in a bathtub and tap is open with Red cross mark	During a regular bath, if you are using a bathtub - First, fill the bathtub up to 2 inches with soapy water. To make soapy water- always use any mild colourless and odourless soap or baby soap, as explained earlier. Keep another tub ready which contains fresh water. Then, check the temperature of the water with your elbow in both the tubs.
Image: A mother checking the temperature of the water Image: A mother placing the baby in the bath tub Image: Addition of water during bathing	After you are satisfied with the temperature of the water - very carefully place the baby in the tub which contains soapy water, ensuring that the head is supported always. Do not add extra water when the baby is already in the tub.
Image: Washing the baby’s head Image: Washing the other body parts of the baby Image: Washing the baby's genital area Image: Gently washing the baby with fresh water	To begin with, First, wash the baby’s head by using odourless and colourless baby shampoo or soap. Then gently wash away the soap with fresh water. Next, clean the rest of the body along with the creases and nappy area which is the most contaminated. In the end, gently wash the rest of the body with fresh water.
Image: Traditional Indian method of bathing Image: A mother is sitting on the floor by spreading legs parallel to each other. Image: A baby is placed on mother’s legs	On the other hand - If the mother or caregiver wants to give bath to the baby in the traditional Indian method then - sit on the floor by spreading your legs parallel to each other then, place the baby on your leg baby’s head should be near the mother or caregiver’s feet baby’s feet should be near the mother or caregiver’s abdomen Now the baby is in the correct position to be bathed.
Image: A mother drying the baby Collage: Drying the creases of baby's body.	After bathing, dry the baby immediately using soft and clean towels. Remember to dry the creases as explained earlier.
Image: Talcum powder Image: A mother applying talcum powder on the baby's abdomen. Image: Surma and kajal Image: A mother applying kajal or Surma in the baby's eyes. Image: Breathing difficulties	Also avoid using talcum powder or baby powder. Baby powders may cause breathing difficulties in newborns. Never use surmaa or kajal in the eyes. Use surmaa or kajal may lead to lead poisoning and infection in newborns.
Image: Hilly region Image: Cold region	Interestingly, special care must be taken for the babies living in - hilly areas or cold regions.
Image: Sponge bath Image: Skin to skin contact Image: A baby with low body temperature	For babies in such places- a quick daily sponge bath can be given before the cord falls off. However, immediately after drying the baby - mother or caregiver must provide skin to skin contact to the baby. This will reduce the risk of low body temperature in babies.
Image: Shampooing GIF: Calendar	Please note that - Shampooing should be done twice a week. Do not shampoo every day as it will cause dryness of the scalp.
Image: Crusty patches Image: A baby with Cradle cap Image: Redness around the baby's scalp	It might also happen that - A newborn may have crusty patches or scales on the scalp. This is known as Cradle cap. There can be some redness around these patches or the scales.
Image: A baby with Cradle cap Image: Redness around the scalp Image: Baby oil	Note that - There is nothing to worry about Cradle cap. It will go away on its own and does not need to be treated. Baby oil may help soften the scales.
Image: Applying oil on the baby's scalp Image: Applying excess of oil on the baby's scalp with the Red cross mark	When applying the oil, rub only small amount into the scales. Too much oil may worsen the condition.
Image: Baby Shampoo GIF: Clock animation Image: A baby with cradle cap Image: Shampooing Image: Brushing out the scales Image: Pulling the scales with the Red cross mark	Then, wash the baby's hair with a mild tear-free baby shampoo within an hour or two. After that, gently brush out the scales an hour later to avoid more build-up. Never pull the scales as it leads to the sore scalp and further infection.
Acknowledgement slide	This brings us to the end of this tutorial on How to bathe a newborn. Thanks for joining

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