Baby Bath Basics

Make your baby's baths fun, safe, and stress-free with our tips.

By Janna Oberdorf

Tara Donne

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When to Start Tub Baths?

Give your baby a sponge bath until his umbilical cord has fallen off. (If he's been circumcised, wait until that heals too.) After that, he'll be ready for a baby bathtub. Choose one that has a contoured design or an internal sling that prevents your baby from sliding. Never use a bath seat -- these can tip over when the suction cups fail, trapping your child underwater.

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Comments (3)

cindralynner wrote:

I have twins and the bath chairs are a life saver for me as I can bathe both girls at the same time. But I NEVER leave them. Their chairs are from safety first and attach to the side of the tub.

3/26/2012 05:30:02 PM Report Abuse

`amber.johnson wrote:

When does your baby's umbilical stump generally fall off??

4/21/2011 01:11:14 PM Report Abuse

nannetterosales wrote:

I always waited to do a good bath after because of infections! Who else waited? I did do good sponge baths!

11/30/2010 06:51:26 PM Report Abuse