Ghanaian dermatologist Dr. Roseline Osazuwa has cautioned against the excessive use of the local sponge for bathing.

"The sponge bath should start with washing the ... sensitive skin or cause flare-ups of eczema. Safety-first at bath time Water safety is crucial, whether you're bathing a newborn or helping ...

Then do a final all-over sponge rinse before wrapping baby in a hooded towel to pat dry. Jennifer Shu, MD (cont.) A relaxing bath helps babies sleep. Try to time the routine accordingly and take ...

That means that if your sponge smells bad or feels slimy, you’ve already passed your expiration date. If it looks discernibly dirty, that’s another obvious clue that it’s time to move on.

I try to remember when I first started using a new sponge so that I can replace it in a respectable amount of time, but I’ll be honest: The last sponge I threw out lived in my kitchen sink for a ...