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first bath

A baby's initial bath after birth, which may be delayed when clinically appropriate.

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Best time of day to bathe baby

Best time of day to bathe baby

There is no universal clock time Medical guidance does not identify one best time of day to bathe every baby. The more useful rule is to pick a time when the baby is awake, content, and unlikely to be interrupted by feeding or sleep pressure. That simple idea is consistent with the practical advice from […]