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; ...

You can bring down a baby's fever by giving them acetaminophen, using a cold compress, keeping your baby hydrated, giving them a sponge bath, and dressing your baby in light clothing. Besides running ...

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?

Caregivers can bathe newborns a few times a week. Bathing too often can dry out a baby’s skin, and babies do not need bathing every day. For the first weeks, caregivers can sponge bath a baby before ...

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 ...

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 ...