Try limiting baths to 3 to 4 times a week. If you would like to bathe your child every day, cut back on bath time (no more than 10 minutes), and avoid harsh soaps and bubbles, which can be drying when they remain on the skin. Use lukewarm water and a mild, unscented cleanser only in the places that need washing. Your child’s pediatrician or dermatologist can recommend a good brand.