Splash Time: Baby Bath Basics

When and How Often to Bathe?

You decide: Some newborns find the water stimulating, so it's great to get them splashing first thing in the morning. Others mellow out in the tub, which makes it perfect right before bedtime. Your baby doesn't need a bath every day; two or three times a week is fine as long as you clean his face, neck, hands, and diaper area daily.