The Evolution of Parenting Advice: 12 Surprising Historical Practices

2. The Victorian Era – Bathing Newborns in Lard:

During the Victorian era, newborns were bathed in lard to remove vernix caseosa, the pasty substance covering their skin. This practice may seem unusual today, as modern recommendations advise waiting at least 24 hours after birth to bathe a newborn. The vernix caseosa is now recognized as a protective layer and is not typically removed.

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