Adding bath time to baby’s routine is something you can begin shortly after your baby is born. Some pediatricians recommend delaying a baby’s first bath until they are a few days old. That’s because ...

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?

A baby’s bath temperature should be 98.6–100.4°F (37–38°C). Babies have thinner skin, so they need cooler bathwater than adults. A caregiver can check the temperature with their elbow or a water ...

Ahhh … Everybody loves the smell of a clean baby! Once your baby's umbilical cord has fallen off and the circumcision site (if they're a boy) and navel have healed ...

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 ...

Most babies do fine with one or two baths a week for the first year. You can bathe them more often, but consider skipping the soap to avoid drying out their skin. Few things are more nerve-wracking ...