A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skin care – including the timing of the first bath – that could ultimately have lasting effects on a baby’s health ...

The thought of bathing your newborn can be panic-inducing. What if they get too slippery? What if you get soap in their eyes or water up their nose? What if they lose that precious new baby scent?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends bathing your baby about three times a week during the first year, so choosing the right baby bathtub will make your life a lot easier. A tub can cost $20 ...

Caregivers can bathe newborns a few times a week. Bathing too often can dry out a baby’s skin, and babies do not need bathing every day. For the first weeks, caregivers can sponge bath a baby before ...

Bathing has also been shown to destabilize temperature and vital signs in premature infants. [19] The AWHONN Neonatal Skin Care Guideline [8] recommends that the first bath be given between 2 and 4 h ...

Bathing your newborn for the first time can feel both special and nerve-wracking. But with a little guidance and the right preparation, it can become a soothing and enjoyable routine for both you and ...

Four moms, five babies, 12 tubs—and a few clear winners By Laura Murphy Baby bath time is the perfect example of how new parenthood can be scary and joyful all at once. You’re tasked with washing a ...

Nothing compares to the smell of a freshly bathed baby, but getting the job done can be tricky business. If you’re one of the many parents who wish they had an extra pair of hands when bathtime rolls ...

When I was pregnant, I imagined that bathing my twins would be a relaxing daily ritual. Instead, it involved two wailing babies, an anxious partner, and countless potential hazards requiring my ...

Waiting 12 hours or more to bathe a newborn baby could make it easier for a mother to breastfeed, research has suggested. Scientists believe amniotic fluid, the liquid that protects the fetus, smells ...