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Bathing Your Newborn


A MINUTE FOR KIDS: Bathing newborns sometimes makes parents nervous. Until the umbilical cord falls off, you should only give your newborn sponge baths. Be sure to use gentle soaps. Since newborns do not get very dirty, you only need to bathe them two or three times a week.


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The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.


See also:

-Appropriate Newborn Hospital Stays

-Birth to 6 Months: Safety for Your Child

-Born Early (Preterm): At the Hospital






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