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Topping and tailing
There's no need at all to start bathing your baby in the early days after birth if you don't feel confident. Start off by topping and tailing.
You'll need a small plastic bowl of lukewarm (not hot) water and some cotton wool balls, plus a clean towel.
Using a new piece of cotton wool after each wipe, gently cleanse and dry your baby in the following order:
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