If the room is cold bathe in the kitchen.
Use table whenever possible for the baby’s bath.
If not possible sponge on lap beside the mother’s bed so that she can observe technique.
When cord is off, tub.
Place on paper napkin on third chair, table, or corner of dresser, glass of boracic acid sol., olive oil, warmed, cord powder, and dressings, safety pins, band, absorbent cotton, rectal thermometer, vaseline and alcohol. Have baby’s clothes within easy reach. Protect lap with blanket or bath towel.
Remove clothing.
To protect cord dressing, unpin but do not remove band.
Take temperature first and last visit, and when indicated.
Weigh baby on first and last visit.
Examine carefully for any abnormalities and note when found.