Baby Bath Time & Bathing Techniques

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Learn the benefits of a homemade oatmeal bath for eczema, rashes, and other baby skin conditions, plus the right way to make an oatmeal bath at home that is both safe and soothing.

Milk Baths for Baby: What They Are and the Benefits of Trying One

Bathing infants in breastmilk is actually an age-old therapeutic remedy for soothing common skin issues. Learn all about the benefits of milk baths and how DIY your own at home with the right milk bath recipe.

15 Plush and Cozy Baby Bath Towels and Robes to Add to Your Registry

5 Easy Ways to Clean Your Baby's Bath Toys

When not cleaned properly, bath toys can be potentially harmful to kids. Here's how to keep bath time safe, plus mold-free bath toy picks that are less prone to breeding bacteria in the first place.

New Study Shows Delaying First Bath May Help Babies Breastfeed

The Cleveland Clinic study found that uninterrupted skin-to-skin bonding time between mothers and newborns increased exclusive breastfeeding rates.

This Video of a Baby Getting Her Hair Washed Has the Internet Mesmerized

A simple video is all anyone can talk about online, and in about two seconds, you'll see why.

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5 Ways You're Cleaning Your Baby Wrong

From the very first wipedown to the nightly bath, Ari Brown, M.D., founder of 411 Pediatrics and the author of Expecting 411, Baby 411, and Toddler 411, explains what you may be doing wrong.

Handle with Care

Even if you've read all the baby books, you'll probably have questions about how to care for your newborn's most sensitive parts. After all, a real, live, squirming infant bears little resemblance to the glossy illustrations! Master the finer points of baby hygiene with these tips.

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Baby Hair Care

How Often Should You Bathe Your Newborn?

There's a good reason to skip your baby's bath tonight. Learn how frequently you should bathe your newborn according to experts, as well as tips for preventing eczema outbreaks between baths.