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The Sunnah for a Newborn’s First Bath

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Darul Iftaa Chicago
Some say to not let the baby shower right after the baby is born, as the white protective layer on the baby's skin helps in some way God knows. We want to do what our sunnah says about it. What is the exact sunnah about the baby's first bath?
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We are not aware of any rulings pertaining to the baby's first bath. It can be done as soon as possible barring any medical reasons to not do so. 

For rulings and advices for those expecting a child, please see https://daruliftaa.us/fatwa/42. 

And Allah knows best. 

Mf. Abrar Mirza
Head Mufti Darul Iftaa Chicago

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This answer was collected from Darul Iftaa Chicago’s official website, which is managed under the supervision of Mufti Abrar Mirza. He spent over 12 years researching and writing fatwas under the guidance of the world-renowned jurist Mufti Ebrahim Desai (may Allah have mercy on him).