Bathing a newborn can be tricky. After all, they’re slippery when wet, and hard to hold on to! Young babies like to be swaddled in blankets to feel secure as they transition from the womb to the world ...

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 new baby can be daunting for parents but if you prepare everything in advance and bear these safety tips in mind, it can be a fun experience for you and your youngster. To safely bathe your ...

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 ...

Bathing your baby is a joyous experience, a great opportunity to bond with your little one and watch them enjoy the sensation of warm water on their soft skin. However, the ritual can often breed ...

Bathing an infant more than once a week nearly doubles the risk for eczema, and each additional bath increases the risk for skin-barrier dysfunction, according to new research. "More bathing results ...

Ashleigh Tieszen smiled at her newborn daughter in the small tub at the foot of her hospital bed. Her 3-year-old, Aubrey, helped rinse her baby sister. Nursing assistant Kylee Gladson bundled the ...

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 squirming, vulnerable infant in an environment of hard, slick surfaces.

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. When it comes time to ...