Babies have sensitive skin that dries out easily.
While some parents like to give the baby a bath every day, most babies, especially younger infants, only need one every few days. In between baths, parents should take care to keep baby's face and bottom very clean. Babies can have tub baths only after the exposed umbilical cord has fallen off, which can take up to a month after birth. Before then, a sponge bath will do. Ideally, a bath should be given in the morning or at the end of the day before a feeding so afterward the baby can then eat and fall asleep.