This is part of a series about Washing Baby. As a newborn, I would wash IV every three to four days, as his pediatrician suggested “to prevent dry skin”. However, he pretty much had chronic diaper rash until I started bathing him more frequently. So I decided dry skin was worth no rashes. However (confusingly), his skin was drying out anyway, on top of never-ending diaper rashes. #newmomstruggles To add further frustration to bath time, the parts of IV’s face and forehead that I washed with Johnson & Johnson soap instantly sprouted pimples. This made me wonder if what we call … Continue reading How to Not Drop Your Baby in the Shower (0-8mo)