A review of the literature revealed a lack of consensus concerning the type of bath, water temperature, and the length of the bath. Because our neonatal intensive care unit had already transitioned to ...

A baby’s bath temperature should be 98.6–100.4°F (37–38°C). Babies have thinner skin, so they need cooler bathwater than adults. A caregiver can check the temperature with their elbow or a water ...

Bathtime is a great opportunity to bond with your baby. However, a newborn’s first few baths can be nerve-racking (for both of you) until you get the hang of it. Handling a slippery little one who’s ...

March 5, 2009 Bathing a baby has to be one of the harder jobs for a new parent. Not only do you have to continually support their slippery, wet, little body, you also have to make sure the bath water ...