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Changing and Bathing Your Baby

Knowing how to change and bathe your Newborn comes with many other things new parents will learn on the job. Your new arrival will be delicate and therefore it is important to handle them with care. Find out all you need to know about bathing your baby and those all-important tips on changing their nappy.

Dressing Your Baby

How to dress your newborn

Newborn Bathing

Your guide to washing a newborn

Baby poo colour, smell, textures, and frequency

Dad Holding Newborn Baby

The complete guide to baby nappies

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