• Knowledgebase: Newborn Questions: General

    Questions about the care of newborns, rashes, stooling.

    32. When can I give my baby a bath? - Top

    You should wait until your baby's cord has fallen off and is dry at the base before putting him in a tub bath. Likewise, if he is circumcised, wait until the circumcision is healed and the bell falls off (if a Plastibell was used) before bathing.

    Until the above happens, you can wash your baby with a soft washcloth with a mild soap such as Dove. - Updated: March 5, 2001

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