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Smiling baby sitting in a white baby tub, an adult hand steadying the chest, a lilac hooded towel on the edge

Daily Life & Self-Care

How to bathe a newborn: sponge baths first, then a safe tub bath

Sponge baths until the umbilical cord stump falls off, then about 2 inches of warm water: what the AAP and MedlinePlus advise for newborn baths.

0-12 Months

6 min read

A small child laughs and plays with a rubber duck in a bubble bath while a parent kneels beside the tub holding a cup

Daily Life & Self-Care

My toddler hates bath time: how to help a 1 to 6-year-old enjoy the bath

Screaming at bath time, going stiff at the edge of the tub? Why young children fight the bath, what changes with age, a step-by-step plan to make it easier and the safety rules every family needs.

1-3 Years
3-6 Years

7 min read