When should I start to bath(wash) newborn baby?

Question

Help me how to do with new born baby.

Answer 1

You can begin to give your baby a sponge bath upon bringing her home. You should probably give her a bath every few days (and wipe her down with a warm washcloth in between). But make sure you're only giving her a sponge bath until her belly button cord stump falls off. After that you can start in a newborn tub. When you sponge bathe your baby too you'll want to only undress the specific body part that your washing and keep the baby's hat on (this is so that the baby doesn't get a chill as newborns still need a little help regulating their body temp). Keep two bowls of warm water one with a little baby soap in it and one just plain warm water for rinsing. Use washcloths and have a couple dry ones for drying the baby off. Keep a soft towel around or a couple towels for drying. I always made sure to have everything right there (diapers, diaper ointment, clothes, mitts for the hands, and a nice warm blanket) so that the baby didn't have to wait to be dry, dressed, and feeding (which is what I recommend after bathing a newborn as this can be stressful for some babies). Also, you don't need to wash your baby's face with baby soap, just wiping with a soft, warm washcloth will be good. Good luck to you and your baby :)

Answer 2

When you have the energy! Haha... Or, right before you take pictures... Just kidding....

As others have said, you should use soft clean washcloths until the cord has falled off, then you can start submerging. But they're so fragile and floppy at that age, it's okay to wait until you feel comforable with holding and tending to such a slick little thing.

I introduced a daily nighttime bath very early. I wanted a set bedtime routine that would help my baby get on the track to sleeping through the night. Of course, at this age, your baby is too young to register that. But it was good for ME to start getting into that habit, as I was all over the place. So I enjoyed having that structure in my day when everything else was such a mess. It ended up helping- my son was sleeping through the night at about 3 months. =)

Answer 3

During the first one to two weeks of life, your baby will not need an actual 'bath' until their umbilical stump falls off. For most newborns this occurs right around age 10 days. Until then it is fine for you to sponge bath your newborn with a moistened washcloth. Take care to wipe off your baby's face and hands, and clean your baby's genital area thoroughly each time you change their diaper.


Once your baby's umbilical stump has fallen off and the surrounding area heals you can start giving your baby tub baths.

Answer 4

I started the day we came home from the hospital, use the baby tub and give him/her a sponge bath but be careful of the belly button. as long as its not soaked in water you're fine, just use the sponge or washcloth and wash the rest of the baby, until the cord falls off. good luck!

Answer 5

I'd wait about a week. I would just put some warm water on a wash clothes and wash his face, and make sure his bum stays clean. No need for a total immersion bath. If you get the cord wet it will stink.

Good luck & Congrats!!

Answer 6

I know for me I sat in the tub with my son the first time we bathed him at home. I just put on some old clothes and laid a thick towel in my lap and held him as I washed him. You could try in the sink in a baby bath tub. Put a towel down in the baby tub so it's nice and cushy and he/she won't get cold. Use luke warm water.

Answer 7

generally after the belly button heals , until then most dr/nurses recommend just sponge baths ( wiping with a wet washcloth)

Answer 8

I would say not until the umbilical stump falls off. But make sure to wash their hair or they could get cradle cap.

Answer 9

i was told not to give ur newborn a bath till after the unbilicalcord fell off ... but its interly up to u

Answer 10

i babysit and i help everybody with kids people i know start with a sponge bath but i would ask the doctor thats what we do