Media personality and Nollywood star Toke Makinwa has shared her personal approach to newborn care, revealing that she does not bathe her baby every day.
In a video posted to her social media, Makinwa explained that frequent bathing could harm a newborn’s delicate skin, prompting her to adopt a gentler routine.
“I know I’m a new mom, and I’m literally just learning as I go, but I really think excessive showering causes skin problems in babies. Babies are not dirty. They’ve been inside the womb for nine months, and inside your womb is not dirty,” she said.
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Prompt News reports Makinwa also reflected on her own learning curve in motherhood. She admitted that she had initially criticized her sister for using a similar method with her niece, but seeing the positive effects on the child’s skin convinced her to try it with her own daughter, Yaya.
The media personality revealed that she plans to gradually introduce daily baths as Yaya grows older, aiming for a routine between four and six months of age.
