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==Baby wipes== | ==Baby wipes== | ||
# Some say that one may use baby wipes to clean a baby if one does it gently and doesn't press down.<ref> | # Some say that one may use baby wipes to clean a baby if one does it gently and doesn't press down.<ref>[http://www.dailyhalacha.com/displayRead.asp?readID=2277 Rabbi Mansour] on Dailyhalacha.com</ref> However, some advise not using baby wipes but rather tissues and water as described in the following halacha. <ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 353) </ref> | ||
# One should not wet a cloth and then wipe the baby rather the liquid such as water, thin lotion, or oil should be applied to the baby's skin and then wiped with a paper napkin or paper towel and if that's not available then one may use a dry cloth. If one uses a dry cloth then once it gets wet one should be very cautious not to apply pressure when wiping. <ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 351) </ref> | # One should not wet a cloth and then wipe the baby rather the liquid such as water, thin lotion, or oil should be applied to the baby's skin and then wiped with a paper napkin or paper towel and if that's not available then one may use a dry cloth. If one uses a dry cloth then once it gets wet one should be very cautious not to apply pressure when wiping. <ref>39 Melachos (vol 2, pg 351) </ref> | ||
==Nursing== | ==Nursing== |