How to Sponge Bath your Newborn
I remember completely nervous about bathing my newborn for the first time! It was the thing I was nervous about the most. My mom used to come and help me bathe my son. Here is how we did it and some tips for you. For the first two weeks or until your baby's umbilical cord stump heals it’s best to sponge bath your little baby. You only need to bathe your newborn about 3 times a week. You only need to increase the amount of time you bathe your baby when they start crawling
Why Swaddle your Baby
Swaddling can be an great way to help calm your baby and promote sleep when done correctly. Swaddling a baby is when you wrap it snuggly in a blanket. When your newborn baby is swaddled it makes them feel like they're still in the womb which is very soothing for them Reasons why you should swaddle your baby SIDs - When you swaddle your baby they lie on their back and can't flip over. The safest position for your baby to sleep in to reduce the chances of SIDs is on their back
