Bathing a newborn provides parents with the opportunity for the cleansing and assessment of their infant, as well as providing the parents with an important learning experience. Procedures including bathing, undressing, dressing and diapering a newborn are demonstrated step-by-step in this comprehensive video. Other essential topics such as gathering supplies and promoting safety of the infant are also covered.

Newborn Bath provides a detailed demonstration of the removal of blood, amniotic fluid and other birth remnants during the first bath and emphasizes utilizing universal precautions.

This video by Brenda Senger, RN, BSN, demonstrates a newborn bath given by the nurse at the bedside with the parent. Diapering and dressing of the newborn is also discussed.