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Some doctors may recommend a sponge bath for the first week or so, until your baby's umbilical cord area heals, or your baby boy's circumcision heals. When you give your newborn a sponge bath, you may find it a little intimidating at first. Do your best to relax and stay calm - you'll be a pro at it soon enough.

How to Give Your Baby A Sponge Bath

Frequent Concerns

• Baby Allergies
• Baby Acne
• Baby Bronchitis
• Burns
• Baby Colic
• Cradle Cap
• Diaper Rash
• Infant Sleep - Difficulty Sleeping (Newborns)
• Difficulty Sleeping (Older Infants)
• Dry Skin
• Baby Eczema
• Irritation from Drooling
• Newborn Jaundice
• Poison Ingestion / Overdose
• Baby Sickness
• Stomachaches
• Baby Hair Care - Tangled Hair
• Baby Teething Pain and Discomfort
• Thrush

Milestone

Pre-Natal

Your Changing Body | Becoming A Dad | Sibling Rivalry | Your Post Pregnancy Body | A New Life Awaits | Getting Ready for Your New Baby

First Days

Bonding with Baby | Your Delicate Newborn | First Feeding at Home | First Night at Home | Special Newborn Care

First Month

The Sponge Bath | The Diaper Change

1-3 Months

Baby's First Tub Bath | Taking Care of Yourself

4-6 Months

If Your Baby is Sick | Exploring the Great Outdoors | Sleep and Your Young Infant | Introducing Solid Foods | Crawling | Sleep and Your Older Infant | Teething | Traveling with Your Baby

7-12 Months

Baby's Changing Skin and Hair | Finger Foods | Walking | Playdates and Family Fun

13-24 Months

Caring For Your Active Toddler | Teaching Hygiene to Your Toddler | Bedtime and Your Toddler | Beginning Toilet Training | Daycare and Preschool | Nurturing Care for Life