If a baby has their diaper area wiped with diaper changes, they don't need bathing more than 2–3 days ... 4 and 8. There was no difference in umbilical cultures among the groups.

First, gather your supplies so you can focus on the baby during the bath. You'll need a mild soap or cleanser, a soft washcloth and a small bowl or plastic tub of warm – not hot water.

When it comes to bathing little ones ... or ‘wait for the stink’ like Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell – to show them the tub. It seems there’s no right or wrong answer here.