Ch. 7.3 Infant Health and Wellness

1. 1. What are the two types of baths given to newborn babies?

• Mud baths and salt baths
• Bubble baths and shower baths
• Rain baths and snow baths
• Sponge baths and tub baths

2. 2. Newborn babies should be given what type of bath during the first 2 weeks after birth?

• Salt baths
• Shower baths
• Sponge baths
• Bubble baths

3. 3. How many baths should be given to a newborn baby each week?

• 5 times a week
• Every other day
• Once a day
• 2-3 times a week

4. 4. When should a parent give their baby a bath in a full sized adult tub?

• When the baby is a few weeks old
• When the baby is sleeping
• When the baby is able to sit up independently and the water temperature is safe.
• When the baby is crying

5. 5. When should parents or caregivers leave a baby alone during a bath?

• Only when they need to answer their phone

• Never

• When the doorbell rings

• When they need to check on dinner in the oven

6. 6. True or False

7. A newborn baby can drown in less than an inch of water?

• True

• False

7. 7. What part of the baby should you wash first?

• Ears
• Back
• Feet
• Face

8. 8. What is the condition called cradle cap?

• Cradle cap is a rare condition found in adults.
• Cradle cap is caused by excessive exposure to sunlight.
• Cradle cap is a contagious condition.
• Cradle cap is a common condition in infants characterized by scaly patches on the scalp.

9. 9. What items should you have before starting to bathe the baby?

• Sandpaper, bleach, ice water, dirty towel
• Plastic bag, dish soap, hot water, dirty clothes
• Clean towel, baby soap, small tub or sink filled with warm water, cup for rinsing, clean clothes
• Dirty towel, adult shampoo, cold water, no clothes

10. 10. When does cradle cap disappear on a baby?

• Within a few weeks to a few months after birth
• After the first year of life
• During the teenage years
• When the baby starts walking