Baby Basics for New Dads, Part 2

Again, less is more; one or two hair washes per week is sufficient.

You will need: In addition to the above bathing supplies, a gentle baby shampoo. Use one washcloth to shampoo your baby's scalp, the other to rinse. Immediately after, cover the child's head with a towel to avoid a chill.

Cradle Cap: You may notice a yellowish, scaly residue on baby's scalp. This accumulation of dead skin cells and scalp oil is harmless and will disappear in a few weeks. Gently massaging a small amount of olive or baby oil to the scalp helps clear it up.