In this episode, Dr. Blair Rolnick discusses the important aspects of safely bathing a newborn baby. She emphasizes the significance of delaying the baby's first bath for at least 24 hours, citing reasons such as temperature regulation, skin sensitivity, and increased breastfeeding success.

Dr. Rolnick provides detailed instructions on how to sponge bathe a newborn until the umbilical cord falls off, including the necessity of monitoring water temperature and using gentle, fragrance-free products. She highlights the importance of incorporating bath time into the baby's nighttime routine for relaxation and signals that it's bedtime. Dr. Rolnick also advises on the duration of bath time and the importance of moisturizing, especially for babies with eczema.

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w0P-bNjEu-U

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician.

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