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 ...

When you are a first-time parent, every day is new experience. It is normal to feel overwhelmed or intimidated as you learn to care for your child. Newborns seem especially fragile and there are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio—The Cleveland Clinic has changed its policy on bathing newborns after a study by the nursing team at Hillcrest Hospital found that delaying a baby’s first bath significantly increased ...

Expecting a baby? The list of things little ones need can be overwhelming but here’s our handy guide of ultimate star buys for you and your baby from Amazon, Boots, Mamas & Papas, John Lewis and more ...