17 reactions | Bath time is an excellent time to engage with your baby's sense of smell, touch, hearing, and sight. Follow the simple steps here to bathe your baby safely and effectively while engaging her senses to develop the bond between you and baby. | JOHNSON'S baby | Facebook

When - and how often - should I bathe my baby? For adults bathing is typically a daily event. But your newborn doesn’t need a daily bath. In fact, too much bathing can quickly dry out their delicate skin. And where it was once commonplace for your baby to be bathed within the first few hours after delivery, many hospitals are moving away from the practice. This is true for a couple reasons. First, babies are born covered in a waxy substance called vernix. Vernix - which protects your baby’s skin