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How to wash your baby

It's important to know what time is best for bathing your baby (Photo: Shutterstock)

When I got my firstborn, cluelessness is an understatement of how I felt about cleaning my baby. Not even my partner at the time could come to my aid, so we were left there, wondering what to do as our little minion looked at us. I knew the importance of cleanliness, especially since a baby sweats a lot and needs frequent clothes changes, we opted to call our midwife. After a mild scold as to why I didn't pay attention during the antenatal classes, she shared what I now hold on to so dearly. 

Here are the steps I follow and often share with my soon- to-be-mum friends, lest they face a similar fate like mine.

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