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 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 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 ...

A Jam Handy film. "Baby Goes Home" is an instructional film aimed at new parents, guiding them through the early days of caring for their newborn. It discusses the importance of understanding a baby's ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare -- including the timing of the first bath -- that could ultimately have lasting effects on a baby's ...