Learning on the job is part of being a parent. That learning curve can be steep for anyone, but especially so for first-time parents with no personal experience to draw on. Bathing newborns is a job ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bathing your newborn in the kitchen sink might look adorable—and yes, it’s a favorite for social media snaps—but experts say it’s time to rethink this trend. While it may seem convenient and cozy, ...

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 ...

There are some places a baby is just not meant to be: behind the wheel of a car, for example. And there are locations many babies have traditionally been, but it’s probably best not to continue to do ...

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 ...

If you have a little one at home, chances are bath time is a fun event at your house. Because babies tend to enjoy being in water, your baby probably enjoys splashing in the bathtub and playing with ...

New parents might be nervous about all that comes along with having a newborn. One of those anxieties might be surrounding baby's first bath or how often to bathe a newborn. Dr. Stephanie Liu, a ...