Bathing Babies

New born babies should be bathed daily.

• True.

• False.

How many baths is adequate for a baby?

• A. Everyday

• B. Every other day

• C. Two to three times a week

• D. Once a week

Newly born babies should be sponge bathed for the first 3 weeks.

• True

• False

How do you check the baby's water is not too hot?

• Using your wrist

• Using your hand

• Using your elbow

• Using your foot

What is "topping and tailing"?

• A special type of method to clean a baby from the top to the bottom.

• Having someone else in the room when you are cleaning the baby.

• An alternative to giving your baby a full bath if resources aren't possible.

How long does it take a baby to drown in less than one inch of water when unsupervised?

• 30 sec

• 60 sec

• 90 sec

• 120 sec

You should never fill a tub for older babies more than what height?

• 2-3 inches

• 5 inches

• waist high

• chest high

You should bath babies in cold water.

• True

• False

Can parents get in the bath with their baby when bathing them?

• No, they can not.

• They can in certain circumstances.

• Yes, they can.

After washing the baby, you should immediately wrap them in a towel.

• True

• False