You’ve done it. You’re kids finally not scared of the tub, gets the time of his life during bath, splashing water on himself and on you and sees bath time as a great opportunity to play, wonder and explore.
However, your job as parent regarding bath time does not end in making it a fun time for your kid. More importantly, it is also your responsibility to ensure his safety during baths.
Toddler Bathtub Safety!
Safety Tip 1: Be prepared. Everything should be ready. His towel, soap, shampoo, bath toys, tub, wash cloth, bath seat and all his bathing necessities should be prepared and should be within hands reach even before you settle your kid in his tub. If in case you forget something, don’t leave baby in the tub alone. Instead bundle him up in a towel and take him with you.
Safety Tip 2: Choose a safe place for bathing. The sink and the bathroom are ideal places for baby to take his tubby time. Be sure you place his tub on top of something sturdy so it wont topple over. Its also a good idea to place a rubber mat underneath the tub to prevent it from slipping. Aside from that, the place you choose to bathe baby must not have any dangerous items within baby’s reach such as razors, powder or breakable glass items.
Safety Tip 3: Test waters first before dipping your baby. Hot water may scald your baby while cold water may terrify him. Before letting your baby take the bath, test the water with your elbow to make sure its just the right temperature. To be doubly sure, test it with a bath thermometer to see if its 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Safety Tip 4: Never leave your baby unattended even for a second. It can only take as fast as a blink of an eye for baby to slip or fall off or for any unfortunate accident to happen. When the phone or doorbell rings, or the pot you’re cooking starts to smell like its burning, never dare to leave your child on the tub and risk his safety just to answer the phone or the door or to rescue your pot roast. Needless to say, your child’s life is more important.
Safety Tip 5: Be focused. Don’t let the television airing your favorite soap or a chattering neighbor distract you while you give your kid a bath. Always keep in mind that its in your hands to keep your baby safe at all times. Being distracted may cause you to accidentally put shampoo on his eyes or worse not be able to hold him properly. Babies are slippery when wet and it entails a lot of effort and focused attention to ensure that your baby does not slip out of your hands and is not harmed during a bath.
One of your main responsibilities as a parent is to provide a safe environment for your kid and to ensure that he is free from anything that may hurt and harm him. Keeping him safe at all times including during bath time is one of the things you should always keep in mind.
Best Toddler Bathtub Seats
BLANDSTRS Baby Bathtub Seat with Backrest & Suction Cups for Stability
BLANDSTRS Baby Bathtub Seat is a product that is placed in the Bathtub, and then the Baby sits on the chair. There are armrests in front of the chair and armrests in the back to fully protect the Baby’s safety. More focused on baby health and safety, for the sake of new mothers, let the baby more happy and mother more at ease. Look for the BLANDSTRS Baby Bathtub Seat for Baby bath seats. The baby bath seat liberates the mother’s hands, makes the baby bath safer, gives the baby greater freedom, and makes the baby love the bath.
Mommy’s Helper Inflatable Bath Tub
Froggie Collection Inflatable Bath Tub provides the perfect sized environment for your little one. The air cushioned tub provides a safe, padded space to bathe in the tub or on any flat surface. The first-of-its-kind saddle horn keeps baby in place and from sliding around the tub. Also features a convenient drain plug in the bottom for easy water release.
Baby Bath Seat for Sit up Bathing, Bath Seat for Baby
The handle of the baby bath seat can be disassembled and separated by a button which is easily take off the handle to lift the baby out, and no longer worry about the baby’s legs being stuck and crying the baby. Equipped with a non-slip mat to prevent the baby from sliding down. The soft mat can keep your baby in a safe and comfortable space.
Summer My Bath Seat
The Summer My Bath Seat provides a helping hand to parents at bath time and is perfect for increasingly mobile little ones transitioning to an adult tub. This one-of-a-kind support seat is designed to be your extra set of hands at bath time when your soapy little bundle begins exploring their independence. With its three sturdy arms for 360° of support, high back rest and spacious frame, you can keep your baby securely in place while freeing up both of your hands to scrub and play.
Fisher-Price 4-In-1 Sling ‘N Seat Tub
The Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling ‘n Seat Tub adjusts over time to keep baby comfy and clean at every stage. First, the soft mesh sling cradles newborns, and the Sit-Me-Up insert helps keep infants from slipping and sliding. Then, everything removes to make space for bubble tower building in a roomy toddler tub.
Mommy’s Helper Inflatable Bathtub for Baby & Toddler
Saddle horn keeps baby from sliding down into tub while bathing. It HAS it’s own separate air valve so that inflation is optional and grows with your child offering additional support for baby or when deflated additional room for your growing toddler.
Summer Splish ‘N Splash Newborn to Toddler Bath Tub
Make bath time safe and simple with Summer’s Splish ‘n Splash Newborn to Toddler Tub. The simplistic and convenient design comfortably supports newborns to toddlers through three bathing stages. The newborn sling helps to cradle newborns safely throughout bath time. As baby grows out of the sling, the tub has a comfortable recline with padded support so that baby will sit comfortably without sliding. Once the child can sit unassisted, the toddler area gives them enough room to splash and play.
Make bath time a breeze with the help from the parent assist tray. Located on the end of the tub, the parent assist tray helps keep bath time items and bath toys nearby. The convenient design of this baby tub maximizes space for your growing baby and includes a drain plug to make bathing and cleaning easier! Plus, this baby bath tub fits in single and double sinks as well as adult tubs.
