Bathtime is a great opportunity to bond with your baby. However, a newborn’s first few baths can be nerve-racking (for both of you) until you get the hang of it. Handling a slippery little one who’s ...

Child health specialists have said delaying bathing babies for at least six hours after birth protects them from infections and cold besides other proven health benefits. The paediatricians explained ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A baby's skin is remarkably delicate, approximately 30% thinner than that of adults, making it more susceptible to moisture loss and irritation. In the summer and monsoon months, factors like heat, ...

Health experts have cautioned Nigerian parents—especially new mothers—to stop bathing their babies twice a day, warning that the practice exposes infants to cold, skin irritation, and avoidable health ...

New thinking on the cause of eczema is prompting some scientists to investigate whether how parents care for their infants’ skin has contributed to the disease’s growth. How often a baby gets a bath, ...

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Giving baby a bath without harming that delicate skin is one more minefield for new parents to traverse. Here are a few tips. By Kristi Pahr Originally published on June 12, 2019 on NYT Parenting When ...

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Which baby bath set is best? Since a baby’s skin is delicate and sensitive, they can’t use the same products that adults or big kids use during their bath or shower. Whether you’re looking for bath ...