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When can a newborn have their first bath? is there a certian amount of time you should wait after the birth?

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When cord separates: In general a sponge bath is all baby needs in the begining. Try to keep umbilical cord dry. May use alcohol to keep base from getting infected or moist. After cord separates-then can give infant a bath. Don't bathe more than 2x/wk or will dry our skin.

Answered 12/22/2014

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When can a newborn have their first bath? is there a certian amount of time you should wait after the birth?

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