← A little beginningNewborns and infants · Care & health basics · 4 MIN LESSONBath time: prepare and stay close.
Check the water and keep continuous supervision.
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Have towels, clothing, and supplies within reach before bathing. Mix the water well and check it is comfortably warm, without hot patches.
Stay with baby
Support the head and shoulders and keep the head clear of water. Never leave a baby alone in a bath, even briefly.
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