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BATH TIME FOR BABY

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Baby! It's Bath Time...Away From Home

Baby! It’s Bath Time…Away From Home

by: Lakisa Ballard, MSN, RN, C-EFM, RNC-OB and Brea N. Onokpise, MPH, LCCE, MCHES®,
Are you planning to travel soon with your baby? Will it be a road trip to see family or a flight to a destination vacation? The same basics of bathing baby apply; you simply add a dose of creativity! Before Traveling Review the bathroom layout and facilities. Whether it’s your...
Splish Splash Bathe Baby Safely in the Bath

Splish Splash Bathe Baby Safely in the Bath

by: Shawana S. Moore, PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN
Bathtime is a delightful bonding experience for parents and their little ones. Ensure your baby’s safety with steps that prevent slips, falls, and avoids accidental drowning. Follow these tips to keep bath time fun and safe for you and your precious bundle of joy. Never Leave Your Child Unattended Never...
3 Reasons to Delay Your Newborn’s First Bath

3 Reasons to Delay Your Newborn’s First Bath

by: Heather Watson, PhD, MSN, BSRN
Birth is messy, and in a culture that values cleanliness and personal hygiene. What if we gave you 3 great reasons for delaying your newborn’s first bath , and instead suggested you should pull that fresh baby straight onto your chest for warmth and breastfeeding—would you do it? 1. Vernix—Nature’s...
Bathing & Moisturizing Baby's Skin

Bathing & Moisturizing Baby’s Skin

by: Catherine M. Hill, MSN, FNP-BC
From birth, protecting and promoting baby’s healthy skin is a daily job for parents and caregivers. Baby’s skin protects them from bacteria and germs and helps them hold a normal temperature. At birth, your baby’s skin is thinner than yours, and it will continue to thicken and change through their...

Splish, Splash, Get Ready for a Safe Baby Bath

by: Rita Nutt, DNP, RN
Every parent has questions about making a safe baby bath—you’re not alone. Here are the most common questions nurses receive—and our best advice. Suds up! How Often Should I Bathe My Baby? Bath time is really more about fun as babies usually don’t get very dirty. Daily bathing isn’t recommended...
Bathing Your Baby

Bathing Your Baby

by: Heather Watson, PhD, MSN, BSRN
Many new parents are shocked to find that the first few bath experiences for baby may be downright frightful! As baby wiggles and hollers, when you are bathing your baby you may be tempted to think, “Didn’t you just spend the past 40 weeks in a warm water bath of...