Thermobaby Baby Cacoon Bath Seat

Bathtub selection is an important issue do take your time and make sure you get the right baby bathtub. The bathtub your select will help you control your baby bathing environment which is essential to your babies safety and can greatly improve the easy with which you bathe your child.

Things to look for in an infant bath tub:

• Slip Resistant backing or bottom will help stabilize the bathtub and keep if from moving.
• Thicker plastic will be sturdier and remain firm in the center when filled with baby and water.
• If your baby bathtub has foam cushions remember that at some point your child tear off pieces and could swallow them if you are not paying attention.
• Buy a bathtub with smooth edges, if the bathtub is not smooth it could scratch your child.
• Don't forget that easy of bathing is very important; some bathtubs have convenient location built in for holding soap, shampoo, or other baby bathing products.

SAFETY FIRST - Never leave your baby unattended or in the care of an older sibling in the bath, ever if just for a moment. Be prepared and get your baby bathing supplies ready before your start bathing your child. If you have to leave for any reason during the bath take your baby with you, ever if you just have to grab the phone.

Bath time can be a great bonding time with you child or children. Take advantage the opportunity and make bath time a safe, relaxing, fun and educational activity.

More infant bathing safety tips from Fisher-Price.com.

Bath Safety Tips

Once the cord stump is off and you move on to infant-tub baths, it's perfectly normal to be nervous. Baby gets so slippery when wet, and can't even sit up yet! But after the first few baths, your confidence will grow quickly. Approach baby's bath time as if it's a game, talking or singing to your little one. Introduce tub toys, if you'd like, or waterproof plastic picture books. Try making the bath a pre-bedtime ritual, well after baby has been fed—but before it's time for another feeding.

Use a baby tub until your baby is capable of sitting up without your help, or for about the first six months of life. Newer tubs come with supports that help hold baby's head up. Some of them also have heat sensors that warn you if the bath water is too hot.

You can use the baby tub in any room: Place it in the kitchen or bathroom sink, fill it with water and do the bathing on the changing table, or sit the baby tub in the big tub (but be forewarned—bending over might be hard on your back). About two inches of water in the little tub is all you need to clean baby thoroughly.

Bath time is also an opportunity for learning together. Show baby how to slap hands on the water to make it splash, as you say the word 'splash.' While holding tight onto baby, demonstrate how adding weight into the tub (your hand, for instance) makes the water rise higher on your baby's body. Or, by moving baby back and forth in the tub, you can create mini-waves for your baby to delight in. In no time, baby will get the hang of the game—and your bathroom will never be the same!Do NOT leave the baby unattended for even a moment! ALWAYS keep baby within arm's reach.

Bath Safety Tips, Fisher Price