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The bathtub safety rules experts recommend, plus how (and how often) to bathe your baby By Laura Murphy When I was pregnant, I imagined that bathing my twins would be a relaxing daily ritual. Instead, ...

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 ...

A baby’s bath temperature should be 98.6–100.4°F (37–38°C). Babies have thinner skin, so they need cooler bathwater than adults. A caregiver can check the temperature with their elbow or a water ...

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 ...

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?

In 1992, a cargo ship container tumbled into the North Pacific, dumping 28,000 rubber ducks and other bath toys that were headed from China to the U.S. Currents took them, and news reports said some ...

Which baby bath towel is best? Bathtime with your little one can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a major hassle. Babies get cold easily, so it’s essential to warm them up properly when they get ...