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