Lets Talk Bathtime!

Nothing soothes a fussy baby more than an evening bath. I lay everything out ahead of time so it’s all within easy reach once baby is out of the tub.

First thing you need for a bath is the perfect tub. For newborns I prefer the Puj tub. It’s fits neatly in your sink and now comes in a variety of fun colors. It also unfolds and hangs on the bathroom door to dry. This tub is meant for the first few weeks of bathing, depending on your baby’s size and your comfort zone. It makes a perfect shower gift .

Once baby is able to lie in a tub comfortably, buy the Primo tub. Forget all the cutesy animal shaped tubs and the vibrating tubs. This one is primo and the only one you’ll need until your baby graduates to a bath seat. The baby can also sit in the primo tub when they are ready. Buy plenty of bath toys. Bath time should be fun.

The bath seat I bought on Diapers.com is the Dream on Me baby bath seat. I chose orange but it also comes in five other colors. It’s easy to suction on your bathtub. It has a bar that releases to allow baby to be lifted in and out. Sebastian has fun reaching for toys safely from this seat. When you are kneeling there watching your little one play with toys don't forget to buy a kneel pad for your knees! I love the one I bought at Target.

Now that your baby is happily playing and relaxing in the tub you need the best bath time products.

For those of you who are too afraid to bathe your brand new newborn, the Mustela company invented a product called PhysiObebe. It can be applied directly to the skin with no rinsing required. It cleans baby and leave a nice fresh, addicting smell. I often use it in the mornings to freshen up baby parts instead of another morning bath. It’s also perfect for the post poop explosion clean up times.

My other favorite bath time products are the Dermo-Nettoyant and Shampooing Bebe by Mustela. They also make a lightweight body lotion which is good for summer baby’s called Hydra Bebe. For diaper rash prevention their Vitamin barrier cream can’t be beat! Aveeno makes a wonderful Smoothing Relief Moisture Cream for baby in the winter for dry skin. I also love their packets of Soothing Bath Treatment. It helps relieve dry, itchy skin due to rashes, eczema, diaper rash and insect bites. The only downside is that it has to be rinsed from the tub immediately following bath or you’ll have lots of scum to scrub off later.

At the conclusion of bath time,a luxurious bath towel is a must for the pampered baby. The top of the line Little Giraffe is my first choice of towel. I love the ones that come with the soft fur inside the head with little ears. Aden and Anais also makes wonderful towels. Their washcloths are oversized and probably my favorite to use. At Target, I bought baby bath time covers that are made by the Circo company. They come shaped like little animals and fit over baby’s tummy to keep him cozy and warm in the tub. I loved them for the first few months until Sebastian was sitting up in his tub.

What are your favorite bath time products?