In many Nigerian communities, mothers bathe their newborns within six hours of birth, often due to cultural beliefs about ...

involves cradling a baby tenderly in the bath and running water gently over the baby's face – to imitate how it feels for a baby in the womb. Sonia has filmed her breathtakingly tender technique ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends delaying the first bath until 6 h of age ... teach parents how to physically care for their baby in addition to discussing the unique characteristics ...

First, gather your supplies so you can focus on the baby during the bath. You'll need a mild soap or cleanser, a soft washcloth and a small bowl or plastic tub of warm – not hot water.

If a baby has their diaper area wiped with diaper changes, they don't need bathing more than 2–3 days/week. More frequent bathing may dry out their skin. The effect of standardized skin regimes ...

Bathing your baby for the first time is a beautiful yet terrifying experience. How hot should the water be? How deep? How hard should you scrub them? Can you use soap? Babies are so ridiculously ...

Jennifer Shu, MD (cont.) First, gather all supplies so you can focus on baby during the bath. You will need a mild cleanser, a soft washcloth and a few inches of warm – not hot water in a sink ...