When can you bathe your newborn?

Question

Like in a bathtub I was planning to lay down that sponge bathtub down and laying him on it while an inch of water and just bathing him with a cup...he still has his unbilical cord and hes 5 days old is it safe to bathe him so soon?

Answer 1

no only like a poor mans bath until his cord falls off

Answer 2

no wait for his cords to come off first

Answer 3

You can bathe your baby at birth or anytime thereafter with smoothe water baths with warm cloths and soft soap. But you should always wait to give your baby a bath being fully submerged in water until about 2-3 days after the umbilical cord severs. Remeber after it falls off, keep drying it with regular alchohol for 2-3 days to ensure complete healing and then wash him up and have fun.

Hope this Helps.

~MRB~

Answer 4

you can bathe him anytime! He'll probably love it too! With the cord still attached, be careful around it and try to keep it dry. You might want to use a very mild soap, if any.

Sometimes a bath is needed, especially is they are still pooping meconium! STICKY STUFF

Answer 5

no wait till the cord falls of

Answer 6

i sponge bath my son till the bilican cord fell off