Bathing your baby is not only necessary to keep them clean, but studies have shown that it’s critical for their cognitive and emotional development. During bath time, all the senses that are engaged encourage their brain to really focus. Plus, while there are many sleep aids to help your little one drift off with ease, few of them are as soothing as taking a bath. After coming out of a warm bath, your baby’s body temperature starts to cool, which can help them fall asleep more easily.

When my now big boys were little cute babies, they loved bath time. Due to their love for baths, I was always looking forward to bath time as well. Both were all smiles. They used to enjoy sitting in the warm water and smile at me as I rinsed them off. It was soo adorable! I attribute our success at bath time, in part, to having the right products. There were a few baby bath products that I used during bath time and without them, I think bath time wouldn’t have been as easy and enjoyable as it was for me and my little guys.

Bamboo Baby Towel With Hood

For me, a hooded towel is the best way to dry your baby off when they get out of the tub because it ensures their head stays warm. Besides the hood, another important feature for me is that the towel is made from 100% organic bamboo. A bamboo baby towel with hood is not only the softest and snuggliest towel option on the market, but it also offers some benefits that you won’t want to miss out on during your next baby bath time.

The first one is the fact that they are super absorbent. Drying a baby’s skin effectively after bath time is very important as patches of skin not properly dried can lead to skin rashes and irritation. But to do this, you need to be armed with the best towel that won’t take you double the time to dry your baby as their temperature quickly drops after bath time. Research has shown that bamboo towels absorb up to 4 times as much water as ordinary cotton towels. This means that a bamboo baby towel with hood is the best option for your little one.

Bamboo is also an antimicrobial material that protects the skin against harmful substances including odour-causing bacteria. Plus, the way bamboo is grown and harvested also means that no chemical elements are added during the process, which can often cause skin irritation. Its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties also make bamboo ideals for use in baby clothing.

Bamboo baby clothes are softer than cotton, cashmere and silk, and are also less expensive compared to them. They are also long-lasting and very durable. Since baby clothes need to be washed very often, bamboo is a great option as they can be easily cleaned without the fabric losing its softness.

So, when looking for something with durability, softness and kindness to your baby’s skin, bamboo hooded towels are the perfect choice to keep your baby dry, warm and happy for many bath times to come.

Natural Bath Products

When shopping for baby bath products, do you check the packaging before putting a new product into your shopping cart? If not, you should start doing it. Once you start reading the label of the products you buy, you will notice that many of them are packed with various chemicals. Many manufacturers find it highly beneficial to use chemicals for reducing manufacturing expenses. However, these harsh chemicals and synthetics are actually harmful to your baby’s soft and gentle skin. When it comes to getting your baby squeaky clean, natural bath products are your best option.

Natural bath products contain natural ingredients that offer lots of benefits for your baby. Many skin conditions such as eczema, can be treated in a natural and safe way if you pick natural body washes for your little one. Give preference for a shampoo and wash in one product that also has a tear-free formula to gently cleanse your baby’s skin without drying.

Bath Toys

Even if your baby already enjoys bath time, you can make it even more fun and exciting for them with the bath toys. And with the right bath toys, you can even turn bath time into an opportunity for your baby to learn new things. Of course, a rubber ducky is a classic, but you can also get other toys to enhance your baby’s developmental skills. For my children, it was very fun to pour water with a toy that had a spout. It may look like a simple activity, but it’s great at helping strengthen your baby’s fine motor skills. Other baby toys that help improve motor skills and inspire creative play are stacking cups, squirt toys, baby books and foam letters.

Before you start browsing for bath time toys, there are two things to keep in mind. First, regardless of the type of bath toy you choose, you’ll have to clean them periodically. The wet, warm environment they live in, means they’re susceptible to things like mould and bacteria. To make life easier, purchase bath time toys that are dishwasher safe and dry quickly, and avoid squeezable bath toys with a hole in the middle as these can be especially difficult to clean.

Secondly, always check the manufacturer’s age guidelines to make sure the bath toy is suitable for your little. Babies love bright colours, filling and tempting containers, things that float and making and playing with bubbles. You may also have plenty of everyday items around the house that make great bath toys. Empty bottles and cups can provide hours of filling and tempting fun, and nothing makes a rain shower quite like a colander.

Make sure to never leave your child unattended while playing in the tub. Just because bath toys distract children, that doesn’t mean they keep them safe.