Study shows over-bathing babies does more harm than good

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
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A new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology finds too much bathing can do babies more harm than good.

Researchers now say that too much soap and shampoo can lead to dry skin and eczema.

Eczema causes patches of dry, itchy and inflamed skin that usually starts in early childhood.

Doctors recommend fewer baths and more moisturizer.

They say two to three baths a week are enough.

Fragrance-free products are best.