June 16, 2002 SEARCH drSpock my account | sign in TOPICS Personalized for your child's age. Sign up now. Parents are talking about their children. Join the discussion. Bathtub Safety by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P. reviewed by Kathryn Clark, M.D., F.A.A.P. Whether your child can't wait to splash in the tub or views bath time as cruel and unusual punishment, you always need to keep safety in mind ...

Ou ve learned how to hold your beautiful baby, you ve learned how to feed her, but now you re facing a new challenge: Baby needs a bath. Some new parents find tub time a bit scary, says Dr. Janet Squires, director of the clinical service of general pediatrics at Children s Medical Center of Dallas. They look at babies as being fragile and slippery, she says. It s just a matter of overcoming ...