Bathing and hygiene

Part of your daily routine will be to keep your baby clean. This will be reasonably easy when she's very small, but as your baby becomes more active you'll find that you will not only have to clean her more often, but also that it will require a bit more effort to manage the daily bath. By the time she's two she may want to try washing herself.

Washing your baby - birth to 1 year

Most young babies don't need bathing very often because, apart from their bottoms, faces, necks and skin creases, they don't get very dirty. There is no reason why you shouldn't go for two or three days without bathing your baby as long as you clean her face, hands and bottom every day. You can...
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Baby bathing care

To prevent cradle cap from forming you should wash your newborn's head every day with a soft bristle brush and a little baby shampoo. To prevent any scales forming you should comb through the hair, even if she has very little. If cradle cap does appear, smear a little olive oil on...
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Possible bathtime problems - birth to 1 year

For a number of mums and babies alike, bathtime can pose problems. Some babies can dislike being undressed, can be afraid of water, or hate having their hair washed. Read on for advice on how to get around such bathtime dramas.
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Using a bathtub and bathing tips

Between three and six months old your baby will outgrow most small baths and you will have to start using an adult one. If you think that your baby may be frightened by the size of this new bath, you can continue to use the small bath but place it inside the large, empty one until...
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Washing your toddler

As your child gets older she will probably regard bathtime primarily as playtime. Most children love playing with water and the bath is one of the most convenient places for them to do it, so provide plastic cups, beakers, boats and ducks, allow plenty of time, relax and let bathtime be fun....
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Possible toddler bathtime problems

A few toddlers have ongoing problems with water and bathtimes for these children and their parents can be really distressing. Read on for advice on how to try and helo your toddler overcome these problems.
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An organic label on a baby care product is no guarantee

Growing concern over the toxicity of care products for the health of babies and young children has prompted many consumers to seek out allegedly safer organic products. Should you follow suit?
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