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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcoming a baby can be the most exciting time for moms and dads, but it can also be overwhelming, with lots of questions. Parents might wonder about baby's first bath or how to bathe a newborn. Dr.

In movies, immediately after a mother gives birth, a nurse places a pristine newborn in her arms. In real life, however, babies usually look more Alien 3 than Pampers ad as they enter the world—their ...

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?

New parents are faced with a host of unfamiliar challenges. Navigating nightly interruptions to sleep and changing diapers are among the more notable hurdles new parents must clear, but a host of ...

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 ...

Your baby is finally here and it is now up to you to set a routine for their day-to-day life. This includes bathing. But when, how often, and how to bathe your child isn't as obvious as you might ...