How to Clean a Baby's Eyes, Ears and Nose

For the last nine months, you've been dreaming of bringing home your baby. Now that your baby has been born, you want to be sure you know the essentials of baby care. When it comes to keeping baby clean, there are some tips that can be helpful for cleaning her eyes, ears and sweet little nose.

  1. Bath Time

    • For a simple sponge bath, all you need is warm water, a wash cloth and cotton balls. If you are giving your baby a tub bath, you'll also need a towel and mild baby soap. Your baby only needs a tub bath about three times a week, as long as you clean her diaper area well when you change her, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics' website, HealthyChildren.org. Bathing more frequently could cause dry skin.

    Cleaning Eyes, Ears and Nose

    • Dip a cotton ball or soft wash cloth into warm water to clean your baby's eyes. Wipe gently, starting at the inner part of the eye and working outward. Use a separate cotton ball or the opposite side of the wash cloth for each eye. With a clean cotton ball or wash cloth dipped in warm water, wash the outer part of his ears, carefully. Clean the outside of his nose, using another cotton ball or a clean portion of wash cloth, dipped in warm water. Suction mucus out with a rubber bulb syringe, advises the website, Drugs.com.

    What Not to Do

    • Never rub your baby's eyes. Don't use a cotton swab or your finger to clean the inside of your baby's nose or ears. Do not use soap on your baby's eyes, ears or nose. Use only a gentle baby wash on the rest of her body.

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