At my hospital we are now following the  AWHONN standards for newborn skin 
care which allows tub bathing with an intact  cord. We tub bathe the newborn for 
hi/her 1st bath. So, I say go for it!!
 
 
Allyson Michaels, RN, IBCLC



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