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A kit can be useful for getting and containing these small, essential items. You can buy a "grooming" kit or "healthcare" kit. Do yourself a favor and register for a "grooming and healthcare" kit and get all the things you need and some you didn't think of.
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In addition to grooming, a small-tooth comb massages the scalp and helps clear up "cradle cap," a waxy build-up on many newborn scalps.
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Baby fingernails grow quickly and are razor sharp. Keep them trimmed regularly -- ideally during nap time -- to prevent your baby from nicking and cutting its delicate face. Baby nail clippers are easier to use on tiny fingers than baby nail scissors, but keep it simple. Magnifiers and lights often just get in the way of getting the job done.
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In case of "cradle cap" (waxy build-up on newborn scalp), apply baby oil and use a comb to massage and slowly break up the build up. The process may take weeks or months.
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Baby swabs clean the outer ear and have other handy uses, such as cleaning and drying the umbilical cord site (only as directed by your pediatrician).
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