Not only does bathing your baby provide an excellent opportunity for bonding, but it's also vital for their health and well-being. Keeping your tiny one clean helps in warding off illnesses and ...

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?

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 ...

Bathing a newborn can be a daunting task as most new mothers feel petrified to handle baby while bathing them. Most new mothers remain baffled about how often newborns need a bath. Read to know more ...

NAINR. 2014;14(4):166-170. In addition to hygiene, the initial bath of the baby also removes blood and body fluids which could contaminate health care workers or others in contact with the baby. Until ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...