Baby’s First 48 Hours Test Nipples Regularly While bottling feeding, the nipple holes should be the right size to help the baby suck easily. If breast-fed, the mother should properly clean nipples before nursing the baby.
Skin Care A sponge bath using lukewarm plain water with mild soap is advisable for babies unless the skin is dry and peeling then it is advisable to use a small amount of baby oil. While bathing the baby the room temperature should be 75 to 80 degrees and the water should be warm - NOT TOO HOT. B-7