Giving the Bath. Before beginning to undress the baby, have everything ready, and just before undressing the baby, wash the hands thoroughly.
Costume: wash dress, sleeves to elbow, bib apron, bath apron.
Room: no drafts; temperature about 70° F. (65°-72°).
Equipment: Clean tub or basin filled with bath water; enamel, tin, or rubber tub may be used; after six months, large tub may be used. Heavy bath towel may be placed in bottom of tub.
Prepare tray with toilet articles and rolled gauze.[8]
Bath thermometer; supply of hot and cold water.
Fresh wash cloths for face and body, kept only for baby.
Soft face towel; two large bath towels spread on nursery table.
Laid out in order for dressing; dry, warm clothes, petticoat placed inside of dress; wrapper or shawl.
Allow fifteen to twenty minutes for undressing, exercises, bathing, dressing.