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[Pediatric Physiognomy]
If an infant's occipital bone is underdeveloped at birth, they will die after acquiring the ability to speak; if the knee bones are underdeveloped, they will die after gaining the ability to squat; if the palmar bones are underdeveloped, they will die after gaining the ability to crawl; if the calcaneal bones are underdeveloped, urinary dysfunction (or foot deformity affecting ambination/micturition) occurs.

[Newborn Bathing Method]
For the bathing method of newborns: Take one pig gallbladder and add it to the bathwater. This ensures the child will not suffer from skin sores or scabies throughout their life. Do not add raw water to the bathwater. Cut the umbilical cord after bathing.

[Third-Day Newborn Bathing Method]
Peach root, Plum root, Apricot root (each 2 liang, chopped).
Boil the above three herbs in 8 sheng of water for twenty rolling boils. Remove the dregs and use the liquid for bathing. This dispels inauspicious qi and ensures the child remains free from skin ulcers throughout life. Another prescription states that after boiling and straining, add a small amount of powdered Moschus (Shexiang).

[Bathing Formula for Treating Neonatal Fright and Dispelling Evil Qi: Jin Gu Tang (Gold Bone Decoction)]
Gold (1 jin), Tiger head bone (1 piece).
Boil the above two ingredients in 1 dou of water until reduced to 7 sheng. Bathe the infant when the temperature is suitable. Bathing with this decoction dispels evil qi, prevents fright, and avoids skin sores and scabies.

[Another Bathing Method for Dispelling Evil Qi, Preventing Fright, and Avoiding Various Skin Sores: Hu Tou Gu Tang (Tiger Head Bone Decoction)]
Tiger head bone (5 liang), Sophora flavescens Radix (Kushen, 4 liang), Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (Baizhi, 2 liang).
Boil the above three herbs in 1 dou of water for twenty rolling boils. Add a small amount of pig bile. Bathe the infant when the temperature is suitable.

[Treating Infantile Fever: Li Ye Tang (Plum Leaf Decoction)]
Plum leaves (quantity unrestricted).
Boil the single herb in water, remove the dregs, and bathe the infant when the temperature is suitable.

[Another Prescription]
Angelicae Dahuricae Radix and shoots, boiled as a decoction for bathing, is effective.

[Another Prescription]
Sophora flavescens Radix (Kushen), boiled as a decoction for bathing, is effective.

[Treating Neonatal Sudden Alternating Chills and Fever, Unfit for Oral Medication: Liu Wu Mang Cao Tang (Six-Ingredient Mangcao Decoction for Bathing)]
Sarcandrae Herba (Mangcao), Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Danshen), Cnidii Fructus (Shechuangzi), Cinnamomi Ramulus (Guizhi) (each 3 liang), Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (Changpu), Ophiopogonis Radix? No, Lei Wan (Polyporus Umbellatus, 1 jin). *Correction*: Lei Wan refers to Polyporus Umbellatus or similar parasitic fungus used in ancient texts, often translated as Polyporus or specific anti-parasitic agent. In modern WHO context, Lei Wan is often associated with Polyporus or specific traditional usage. Let's stick to Pinyin/Latin if standard. Lei Wan = Polyporus Umbellatus (Fungus).
Chop the above six herbs. Boil in 5 sheng of water for three to five rolling boils. Bathe the infant when the temperature is suitable. Perform this in a shaded place away from the wind.

[Treating Pediatric Sudden Ke Wu (External Pathogenic Invasion causing Convulsions/Fright), Vomiting and Diarrhea of Milk, Cyanotic-Yellowish Facial Complexion, Wiry Pulse: Emergency Bathing Formula]
Seventy copper coins. Boil in 3 sheng of water until the water acquires flavor. Bathe the infant when the temperature is suitable.

[Ordinary Bathing Method]
Add hot water to the bathwater and add a small amount of salt. After bathing, apply powder (talcum/powdered medicine) to the body. If there are no abnormalities, do not bathe frequently, lest exposure to wind-cold causes fright leading to epilepsy-like convulsions.