Developing Bath Time Routines

Bath time is an essential part of a child’s routine, so all parents

want their child to be relaxed and easy going when it comes to this time of day.

Although, babies don’t need bathing everyday, but they do need their face, neck, hands and bottom washed every day, which is often referred to as ‘topping and tailing’. Choose a time of day when your baby is contented and make sure the room is always warm. Babies need bathing two or three times a week but if your baby does really enjoy it, then there is no reason not to bath them everyday.

Here are some tips to make bath time enjoyable for your baby and child.

1. Make bath time fun for your baby or young child by having a range of baby bath toys such as noisy bath toys such as Bath Squirters, foam letters such as the Fish 'n' Spell Bath Game, toy boats or an Infant Bath Time Bubble Maker.

2. Make bath time appealing by making it personal to your child, perhaps they have their own hooded towel or special bath time shampoo or bubble bath. You can also purchase bath time tints and colours to make bath time more appealing, to children who perhaps don’t enjoy it.

3. Choose an appropriate time of day, when you have time to spend with your child and are not in a rush.

4. Spend time with your child and if possible try and ensure everything is prepared before hand, to make the experience as stress free and enjoyable for your baby as possible. Purchase some bath time accessories such as coloured, child friendly sponges and wash mitts.

5. Take time to ensure the water is the perfect temperature, warm but not too hot. It is definitely worth using a Bath Thermometer.

6. Try and make washing hair as pleasant as possible and make sure you use a baby shampoo or liquid.

7. Invest in a Bath Visor to ensure dry eyes, dry ears and no fears. This is often one of a child’s main fears about bath time, especially when they are very young.

8. Never leave your baby or child in the water without adult supervision, under any circumstances. If anything did happen, it could be fatal, and if not your child may loose their confidence in water which would be detrimental to them learning to swim.

9. Encourage your baby or child to explore the floating bath toys and enjoy splashing and having fun in the water. For older children this could be made more educational by using foam letters to perhaps help them write their name or learn their tricky words. The bath tiles are perfect for this activity and provide a fun way for educational learning. 

10. After bathing your baby dry them thoroughly, taking care to dry the crease in their skin. Then massage them with some Nourishing Baby Oil which helps them to relax and makes it easier for them to sleep. The easiest way to do this is to lay your baby on a towel on the floor.

To complete the bath-time routine settle your child into bed by singing them one of their their favourites number rhymes or songs or simply enjoy a favourite story together. 

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