2007-01-09 06:16:02 · 19 answers · asked by mommyinneedofhelp 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When I had my children I gave them baths after the cord fell off. I gave them baths before the cord fell off. So you can certainly give your child a bath. And remember ,have fun.
2007-01-09 06:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by yutrppn45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor and the hospital warned to wait another 7-10 days after the cord falls off. The area is still sensitive to germs and bacteria which will be swimming in the water of a normal bath. They told me that sept. 2005, so fairly recent information. Good Luck!!
2007-01-09 14:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but dont touch it because it will still be raw and it will form a scab over it which can take a few weeks to heal completely. Make sure the nappy / diaper isnt covering it either cause it needs to dry out. Just splash some water over it , it will clean itself.
2007-01-09 14:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you could. As soon as my daugters cord fell off i gave her a bath and she loved it. Good luck:D
2007-01-09 14:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Don't Bother Me! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did with both my boys. When they are that small, though, I kept them "cradled" in the crook of my arm, so they were semi immersed, and I would take a clean, soft wash cloth and just gently wash and squeeze the water over their body. That way it's not like you're totally dunking them in water. And, please, in case it wasn't mentioned, wash the head! I hated it when my friends didn't wash their babies heads and they smelled! I always washed the head with warm soapy water, and my boys never got cradle cap and smelled so clean.
2007-01-09 14:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by cookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can actually give a baby a bath while their cord is still on, you just have to be sure to dry and swab the area with alcohol...
2007-01-09 14:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by crazymoonz5 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes usually after 1 wk u can even if that had not fallen off you could have just not over soak that area but yes u can.Bye 4 now.
2007-01-09 14:34:48 · answer #7 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-09 14:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by Stormie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!
oh how exciting!!!!
I love babies
Have lots of fun and remember to take pictures of the first bath
Congrats
2007-01-09 14:23:29 · answer #9 · answered by Ms.BusyBody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bathe away! And have lots of fun :)
2007-01-09 14:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by Erika 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋