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sheilajom · 05-11-2008, 12:43 PM

My baby is 12wks old and I wondered how often would it be safe to bathe him. I currently bathe him once in a week, I was hoping to be able to bathe him every 4-5 days. Would that be safe for him. He's a stinky butt if he goes the whole week without a bath!

Bizzymammabee · 05-11-2008, 12:46 PM

More than once a week will most likely dry out his skin. If I were you a bath once a week and if he gets a bit stinky use a doggie wipe or even a regular baby wipe and clean him up in between baths.

4doggiemama · 05-11-2008, 03:14 PM

This is just what I have found for myself. I found that grooming/brushing and washing the eye gunk off every evening helps a great deal. I also use unscented baby wipes to wipe the boys and girls off after they have piddled.

Sloan · 05-11-2008, 04:37 PM

I agree....once a week is good otherwise their little skin gets dry. I brush my pup nightly and try to get his teeth brushed too, with much resistance to the toothbrush. Ha!

05-11-2008, 12:43 PM	#1
sheilajom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 462 Blog Entries: 1	Bathing........ My baby is 12wks old and I wondered how often would it be safe to bathe him. I currently bathe him once in a week, I was hoping to be able to bathe him every 4-5 days. Would that be safe for him. He's a stinky butt if he goes the whole week without a bath!

05-11-2008, 12:46 PM	#2
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 5,521	More than once a week will most likely dry out his skin. If I were you a bath once a week and if he gets a bit stinky use a doggie wipe or even a regular baby wipe and clean him up in between baths. __________________ Beth mommie to Zoey Proud member of Petite Pups United! RIP Lulu. My world will never be the same without you. 12/31/07

05-11-2008, 03:14 PM	#3
4doggiemama Donating YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,589	This is just what I have found for myself. I found that grooming/brushing and washing the eye gunk off every evening helps a great deal. I also use unscented baby wipes to wipe the boys and girls off after they have piddled. __________________ Joanne Rosie Cocoa Chipper Snowboy

05-11-2008, 04:37 PM	#4
Sloan YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 646	I agree....once a week is good otherwise their little skin gets dry. I brush my pup nightly and try to get his teeth brushed too, with much resistance to the toothbrush. Ha! __________________ Derby & Baci's Mom