When you are a first-time parent, every day is new experience. It is normal to feel overwhelmed or intimidated as you learn to care for your child. Newborns seem especially fragile and there are ...

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 ...

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 ...

A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skin care – including the timing of the first bath – that could ultimately have lasting effects on a baby’s health ...

Bathing your newborn in the kitchen sink might look adorable—and yes, it’s a favorite for social media snaps—but experts say it’s time to rethink this trend. While it may seem convenient and cozy, ...

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 ...

Make sure that all supplies are at hand and the room is warm before undressing the baby. Keeping one hand under the baby's head and upper back, use the other hand to place the baby – feet first - into ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nothing compares to the smell of a freshly bathed baby, but getting the job done can be tricky business. If you’re one of the many parents who wish they had an extra pair of hands when bathtime rolls ...