When you’re a new parent, you start off determined to doeverythingright.
This allows babies to develop a close skin-to-skin connection to their moms, which in turn helps makebreastfeedingmore successful.
So how often should you bathe your baby?
Less often than you might think.
Pay special attention to creased areas such as inner elbows and knees, neck, and diaper area.
At most, pediatricians agree, babies only need a short tub session about three times a week.
When bathing your baby, check thewater temperaturefirst to ensure it’s not too hot.
Soap and rinse from the head down, being careful not to get soap in their eyes.
After bathing, wrap your baby in a towel right away and apply a small amount of baby-safe lotion.
