Giving a bath to your kids should be a fun time for all. Here are some wonderful toys to help your kids play and imagine, accessories to keep them safe and you comfortable while bathing them, decor to make their bathroom exciting, robes and hoodies to keep them warm and shampoos to keep them clean.
There is one thing that all children either love or hate from the get go and that is the bath tub. Your job as a parent is not only to make bath time fun and successful but most of all, your job is to make sure that it is always safe for your kids. Here are some tips to help you ensure the safety of your child while in a bath room or around water.
Here are some tips and suggestions for bathing kids: Feel free to leave us your tips too!
I asked a few of my girlfriends and my own mother what to do and they filled me in on some tips. For the first month of your kids life bathe them with a spongebath and only use water. Shampoos, body washes and bubble baths can have detergents in them that can aggrevate a newborns skin. Always keep the bathroom stocked with what you will need for the bath such as baby bath, wash cloth, baby q-tips, towel and a diaper.
Make sure that bath time is a time when both you and your baby are relaxed. Some babies fear the water so if you are relaxed they will sense that they are safe and start enjoy it. Fill the tub with warm water and be sure to check it with your elbow to ensure that it is not too hot for your baby. It helps if you have a warm bathroom as well so your baby doesnt shiver and become uncomfortable.
Gently lower your baby into the water but make sure that you are
supporting them throughout.
NEVER EVER leave a child of any age (especially a baby) in the bath unattended. If you have to leave the bathroom for any reason remove your child from the water, wrap them in their warm towel and take them out of the bathroom with you.
Gently use the clean wash cloth to clean your baby's face, neck and ears and pat (not rub) them dry. Then clean hands, arms, legs and feet. When washing their bottom and genitals make sure to clean from front to back. Put a clean diaper on you are all done! Check out our selection of infant bath tubs
"There is no phone call, email or text that is more important than your kids safety."
Never leave your baby alone near water for any reason
Shampooing your baby
Shampooing your new baby
can make you nervous if you are a first time parent so here are some
tips to help you get comfortable with the process.
In the beginning you will only need shampoo your baby once or twice a week. If your child has cradle cap your doctor may recommend doing it more frequently.
Get your baby's hair wet by using a cup of lukewarm water. You only need a drop of shampoo the size of a pea to shampoo your baby's head.
Make sure your baby's head is well supported and that they are comfortable and relaxed. Rinse all the shampoo out of their hair.
Bath Toys are a wonderful distraction for little ones, especially those who are not fond of taking a bath. The toys let the child interact and enhance their development. The bath toys that squirt out water always cause lots of giggles and surprise. Little Tikes has a great selection of fun and interactive toys.
equipped
with a built-in shelf for shampoo, conditioner, and soap. When
it's time to clean up, use the removable scoop for easy pick up.

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