There are so many different parenting websites offering a variety of advice when it comes to how often you should bathe your child, but according to the NHS you don't necessarily have to do it everyday.

Some advice for newborns and babies suggests bathing everyday can even dry out there skin and there are also a number of products that can damage their skin.

To make it simple, here are the dos and don't when it comes to bath time.

You don't have to give your baby a bath every day

How often should you bath

The NHS explains that 'you don't need to bathe your baby every day' and instead you may prefer to "top and tail."

But if your baby enjoys having a bath then there is no reason why you shouldn't.

What is topping and tailing?

Topping and tailing is when you wash your baby's face, neck, hands and bottom carefully instead of giving them a full bath.

The NHS' step-by-step guide to topping and tailing:




- Take off the nappy and wash your baby's bottom and genital area with fresh cotton wool and warm weather. Dry very carefully, including between the skin folds, and put on a clean nappy.


How often do you bath your little ones?

Top tips for bathing your baby safely


The NHS have offered advice to new parents on how to make bath time as enjoyable as possible:




- Hold you baby on your knee and clean their face, as described above.

- Supporting them over the bowl, wash their hair with plain water.

- Then after you've dried their hair gently, take off their nappy.

- Using one hand to hold their upper arm, supporting their head and shoulders, lower your baby gently into the water.

- Plain water is best for you baby's skin in the first month so don't add any liquid cleansers to the bath water.

- Keep your baby's head clear of the water while using one hand to gently swish the water over your baby without splashing.

- Once you're finished, lift your little one out and pat them dry - especially the creases in their skin.

- You can massage your baby while doing this as it can help them sleep. While your baby is less than a month old, avoid using any oils or lotions.