Baby Bath Time Guide | Johnson’s®

How To Bathe a Newborn Baby

Watch this step-by-step video on how to bathe a baby for tips and tricks.

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Johnson’s^® 2-Step Bath Time Routine

Try our 2-step routine, to enhance the experience of touch between mom/dad and baby.

Front Pack of Johnson's baby head-to-toe 13.6 FZ OZ 400ML - wash and shampoo, in a bottle.

Start a warm bath with a wash that has an enjoyable & light scent, like our Head-To-Toe^® wash & shampoo, to clean your baby without drying baby's skin.

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Step 2

Follow with a soothing massage using our Baby Lotion with Vitamin E and Aloe, to keep baby’s skin moisturized for 24 hours.

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Johnson's Baby hand & face wipes, hypoallergenic, suitable for baby's sensitive skin, 25 wipes per pack, improves skin health by removing over 99% of germs, no more tears formula, alcohol-free, do not flush.

Freshen Up on the Go

Sometimes your baby might need a little wipe down while you’re out and about. Johnson’s^® Hand and Face Wipes are pre-moistened, alcohol- and phthalate-free and effectively remove 95% of dirt and germs* from delicate hands and face anywhere, so you can clean your little one up whenever and wherever you need.

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Did you know?

Playing in the bath with your toddler and providing him/her with lots of props like pitchers, cups and books boosts his/her learning and nurtures his/her bond with you.

Baby Bathing Tips & Tricks

A bath is a perfect way to create separation between "busy time" and "sleep time", while giving you the chance to bond with your baby. Here are some tips and tricks to make bath time a bit easier.

Clean only what you can see; avoid putting anything deep into your baby's ear canal or nose.
Every baby is different, but some don’t like to be bathed too soon after feeding. Many moms find it’s best to bathe baby before feeding.
Remember, part of keeping bath time fun is making sure your baby is safe. NEVER leave baby alone in the bath.
Be sure to set your water heater below 120 degrees to help prevent the possibility of scalding.

Close-up of baby’s legs covered in foam during a bath.

Wash With More Than Water

Water as a cleanser doesn't remove the fat-soluble impurities left behind under diapers and clothes, and if they remain, they can cause the delicate skin barrier* to break down. And water alone can actually dry your baby’s skin. Repeated use of water only, especially when hard or chlorinated, has been shown to cause moisture loss from the skin cells, which can leave baby skin irritated or red. A gentle cleanser designed for baby skin is recommended to cleanse effectively.

^{*The skin barrier is the upper layer of the skin that acts as a vital barrier to outside irritants, bacteria and allergens, helping protect the body from disease. Babies' skin barrier is uniquely different from adults’ and is still developing, so it needs special care.}

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A baby is being bathed in a white tub by an adult wearing a blue striped shirt. A bottle with a label "Clinically mildness proven" is in the foreground.

Baby Sponge Bath

Most pediatricians recommend bathing newborns 2 or 3 time per week, increasing the frequency as your baby gets older. Keep your baby clean between baths by giving your baby a sponge bath with a mild cleanser followed by moisturization using a baby oil or lotion.

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Bath Time Helps Promote Social-Emotional Development

Your gentle, loving touch during the baby's bath and cuddle time afterward supports your baby’s healthy happy development. In fact, research shows that your touch promotes healthy social-emotional development and enhances your baby’s motor skills.