
SidebySideSA-Child Health👶👶🏻👶🏾👩🏾🍼🧑🏼🍼
May 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
*How to bath your baby*
Bathing your baby doesn’t need to happen every day – what matters most is keeping them warm, clean, and comfortable.
👶🏾 Wait until the umbilical cord has fallen off (usually after 10–14 days) before using a tub.
🫧 Use a mild, fragrance-free baby soap – or plain warm water is also fine.
📆 2–3 baths a week is enough, especially if baby doesn’t enjoy them.
🧼 Gently clean baby’s face and hands every day using a soft, damp cloth.
🌡️ Always check water temperature with your wrist or elbow first – it should be warm, not hot.
Go slowly, talk or sing to your baby, and make bath time a safe and loving experience. 💛

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