After the umbilical cord stump has dried up, fallen off, and healed completely, you are free to bathe your newborn for the first time! It is best to use the sink or a baby bathtub instead of the regular tub.
When can I start showering with my baby?
You want to be careful about showering or bathing your baby too soon. Typically, when you bring your little bundle of joy home from the hospital, you still need to wait up to 2 weeks for their umbilical “stump” to fall off. That’s when it’s OK for their little bodies to be submerged.
How do I bathe my 1 week old?
Use one hand to support baby’s head, then slowly lower them.
- Using a washcloth or baby bath sponge, wash the face and hair. …
- Use water or a cleanser designed for babies. …
- To keep baby warm during the bath, cup your hand to let handfuls of water wash over baby’s chest.
- Gently pat baby dry. …
- Now it’s time for a fresh diaper.
How often should you bathe a newborn?
How often does my newborn need a bath? There’s no need to give your newborn a bath every day. Three times a week might be enough until your baby becomes more mobile. Bathing your baby too much can dry out his or her skin.
Is it weird to bathe with your baby?
Dear Is This Normal,
In many families, it’s very normal and healthy to bathe or be naked together with a small child. (Your 3½-year-old is still in that category; kids will usually let you know when they don’t want to anymore.)
Can I take baby in bathroom while I shower?
Once your baby is mobile, it will be almost impossible to keep him safe in the bathroom while you try to shower. Then you may find you have to time your shower to coincide with his nap. Or, if you have a playpen, you may be able to persuade him to play in it for five minutes while you wash very quickly.
Do I need to do anything when the umbilical cord falls off?
Normal cords don’t need any special treatment. Just keep them dry (called natural drying). Reason: Cords need to dry up, before they will fall off. As they dry up, cords normally change color.
How do you clean a newborn’s tongue?
To clean your baby’s tongue and gums correctly, you should:
- Make a habit of cleaning after feeding.
- Gently cradle your baby in one arm during the cleaning.
- Use a damp gauze or washcloth, or a silicone baby tongue cleaner.
- Gently massage their gums, tongue, and inner cheeks.