So my daughters pediatrician said to not bathe her till' her umbilical cord falls off, is this accurate?! My auntie from Mexico whom is a nurse said that's NOT right that I could have already bathed her, my daughter is 1 week old today
You give them sponge baths your not suppose to submerge the umbilical cord with water. Once it falls off your in the clear to give your baby a regular bath in a tub.
every one i know and doctor ive known and ppl who have had babie have been told not to, as stated u can sponge bathe them but not get the umbilical cord wet......i wouldnt
I bathed my son two wks after while he had it he was fine still