DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m about to become a new mom. I’ve heard it’s best to give my newborn son a sponge bath, but I’ve never done this before. Can you give me some guidance? DEAR READER: Don’t worry; ...

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?

Adding bath time to baby’s routine is something you can begin shortly after your baby is born. Some pediatricians recommend delaying a baby’s first bath until they are a few days old. That’s because ...

Sponge bathing is the safest and easiest way to keep a newborn fresh and clean. Bathing a newborn in a bath tub can be an unsafe idea, as it is not easy to handle a wriggly and slippery baby. Most ...

One of the most heartwarming parts of early parenthood is bathing your baby. Those tiny fingers, gentle splashes, and baby giggles make it a memory you will cherish forever. But as a new mom, you ...

Bath time with your baby can go one of two ways. It's either a sweet time to bond and have your child explore the sensory sensation of water, or it's a tear-filled challenge. But just because bath ...