bathing newborn

How often do you bathe a newborn? I hear a range between daily to once every few days so I'm quite confused. Or is sponging better?

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A bath two to three times a week is enough to keep a newborn baby clean, as long as adequate cleansing is done during diaper changes and after feedings. However, if your baby really enjoys a bath, you can bathe him or her once a day. Bathing more often than this may dry out your baby’s skin.