BABY BATHTUBS

There was a time when moms found it easier to bathe baby in the kitchen sink, some still do. We know that leaning over the tub with our infant can be not only frightening, but difficult to do because of the depth of the tub. 

Bath time for infants and even toddlers can be made easier and safer with baby bathtubs and seats. ​

Bath Time Safety Tips

But regardless of which method you use, be sure to never leave a child unattended, and to use a non-slip mat under the baby bathtub, as well as a towel or non-slip mat. You can also use a rubberized or spongy spout cover to protect your toddler’s head.  Baby seats are not  recommended unless they meet new standards such as smaller leg openings to prevent baby from sliding through.


Before you put baby in bath water, make sure that the water temperature is not too hot.  There are numerous floating bath toys that measures your water temperature and alerts with HOT from a disc or even digitally.  They may be cute, make a great bath toy, but after reading numerous customer reviews for many of these bath water thermometers the responses were the same:

​Cute
Makes a great bath toy
Lasted a week
Only gives temperature of surface water
Will tell you that water is too hot, when it is actually too cold. 


There are numerous baby bath tubs with digital thermometers. Parents fair much better with the baby bath tubs. Some have digital water thermometers, while others have a baby scale as well, as vents for dirty water to flow out, while clean water comes in so you can wash baby's head, bath and rinse them in clean water. 


Your best thermometer is by touch, using your hand. Warm water for bath in a room that is warm is good enough to bathe baby safely.  Be ready with their towel, diaper and clothing when you are finished so that they do not get chilled. 



  Water temperature should be around 100 degrees according to Mayo Clinic. ​​