Baby Bath Time: The Best Bathing Buys For Your Tot
From baby bath seats, to tubs, toys, thermometers and towels, there are lots of great buys to make your little one’s splash time safer and more fun
Bath time is the perfect time of day to bond with your baby. You’re not distracted by your phone, or watching the TV out of the corner of your eye, so it’s a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your tot – while giving him a wash.
But it’s not always bubbles and giggles – some babies just don’t enjoy baths. Simple as. Good job there are lots of great toys to distract him with and plenty of safety products to make the process much smoother for you.
Skip Hop Moby Elbow Rest, £18
Featuring cushy foam padding, non-slip backing and a handy pocket for safekeeping of small items this elbow rest will keep you from getting sore elbows while bathing your baby.
Fisher-Price Stackin’ Tubtime Bath, £17.99
Every child needs toys to play with in the bath – it makes washing ten times more fun. This new set comes with ample play opportunities and it has a handy handle to hang it on the bath for easy storage.
Munchkin Whitehot Duck Bath, £13
If only we could all have baths this cool – and clever. It’s made with white hot technology to let you know when the water’s too hot for your tot and easily deflates for travel.
Cuddledry Towel, £29.99
These award-winning towels may seem a bit pricey, but they’re worth it. They’re designed for you to wear like an apron, which you then wrap around your baby. lt leaves your hands free for bathing and lifting your little one and the fabric’s unbleached and natural so it won’t irritate your tot’s skin.
Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath, £9.99
Let’s face it – bath time is way more fun when bubbles are involved and this gentle tear-free wash is gentle enough to use everyday and won’t irritate your baby’s skin.
Philips Avent Bath Thermometer, £17
It’s a good idea to invest in a bath thermometer to monitor the temperature of the water that your baby’s in. It might feel cool enough for you but still be a little hot for him.
Angelcare Bath Support, £29.99
Ideal for newborn babies, this bath support will safely hold your baby while you clean him.
Kids Stuff Crazy Foam Bathtime Fun Foaming Soap, £2
Great for making bathtime more fun for your toddler, this foam can be squirted, molded into shapes and even bounced.
VTech Splash And Sing Baby Bath Book, £14.99
Have a stack of waterproof books on hand to read to your baby in the bath - like this interactive one that plays music, lights up and helps children learn more about bathtime and numbers.
Mothercare Top ‘n Tail Bow, £6.99
Perfect for cleaning your baby between bathtimes, it’s practical and hygienic with a separate bowl for top and another for tail.
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Which baby bath products do you and your little one love? Let us know in the comments.