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Re: Bathing newborn

Posted by Aria on 2/17/09

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On 2/17/09, Gina wrote:
> On 2/16/09, Dewanna wrote:
>> I have given my newborn a bath everyday since we got
>> home. I went to the doctor for a one week check up and
>> the nurse made me feel horrible for bathing her. He cord
>> is still attached but just hanging on by a little. Did I
>> do anything so terribly wrong?
>
> As long as you were careful not to get the cord wet and it
> is starting to come off, then you are ok.


You should never bathe your baby so early. A sponge bath is
all they really need.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Bathing newborn, 2/16/09, by Dewanna.
• Re: Bathing newborn, 2/17/09, by Gina.
• Re: Bathing newborn, 2/17/09, by Aria.