If you are a parent with a young child, you have a pretty good idea of how
difficult bath times can be for you and your child. You want to give your child
a warm bath to help them sleep, but yours may have other ideas.
Many parents find bath times a struggle. However, there are creative ways you
can use to transform the struggles into giggles. To successfully accomplish
this, you need to take extra care when designing the interiors of your child's
bathroom so that it becomes a room that appeals to them.
Bath Tub
There are many bath tubs on the market today for kids ages six months to five
years. This means that if your infant outgrows his or her infant tub, you don’t
have to go out and buy a large adult bath tub right away. These bath tubs are
usually inflatable and slip-proof and even sport a nice headrest. Because of
these features, these bath tubs are also portable and can even be used for
babies who are able to sit unassisted. For children who are age three to five,
you can look into purchasing waterproof bathtub stickers, which come in a
variety of carton figures, butterflies, fairy tales, etc.
Bath Accessories
Shower curtains, hooks, tumbler, rugs and even toothbrush holders are all also
available at many baby stores. Such bath accessories include fun and colorful
themes (e.g., flowers, butterflies, fairy tales, boats and teddy bears).
Additionally, wall stickers are available in the same themes that can be used to
decorate the walls of your bathroom (or you could always paint the walls with
such a theme).
Scrubbers and Sponges
These accessories are usually available in soft and light colors and are very
soft and gentle on your child’s skin.
Bath Towels
Bath towels are available and are made from terry material or cotton. Bath
towels with cartoon and fairy tale patterns are usually favorite picks among
children.
Bath Soap
Children’s bath soaps also come in various shapes and sizes. These are also very
gentle on your baby’s skin.
Bathing Tips
1. Never leave your child alone in the bath tub. Infants and toddlers can drown
in less than an inch of water.
2. Never put your child into a tub with running water as the water can become
far to deep rather quickly.
3. Use a rubber mat in the tub for secure seating or else your child may slip.
4. Babies prefer water that is cool or lukewarm so make sure you use this.
5. Make sure you have playtime at the beginning of the bath and save the soap
for the very end so as to avoid rashes and dry skin.
6. Be firm in reminding your child to sit and not stand in the bath tub.
7. Place a bath ring suction cup to the bottom of the tub to provide extra
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