All of the following would be helpful and accurate nursing advice concerning bathing the new baby except:
1. newborns should be bathed every day, for the bonding as well as the cleaning.
2. sponge baths are recommended until the infant's umbilical cord falls off and the umbilicus is healed.
3. only plain warm water should be used to preserve the skin's acid mantle.
4. powders are not recommended because the infant can inhale powder.
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1. Correct. Newborns do not need a bath every day, even if the parents enjoy it. The diaper area and creases under the arms and neck need more attention.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Perform sponge baths until the umbilical cord is gone; use only warm water with sponge or tub; do not use powders. Newborns do not need a bath every day.
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