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How Do I Bathe My Growing Son?
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on July 7, 2008
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I have been using one of those baby bath tubs but now my son is getting too large for it. He can't sit up so I cant yet use the kitchen sink and the bathtub is out of ...
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- I have been taking both of my boys to the tub with me and the shower since they were born. They are 3 years and 8 months old. You have your husband by to take the youn...
- My kids used a bath ring that helps them to sit up. It worked really well. You need to supervise, but it really gives an active kid a chance to play in the water. H...
- I always just took my son in the tub or shower with me at that age. Not only do you both get clean but you get some nice skin to skin time so a bath becomes relaxing ...
9 Month Old Miserable in New Bathtub
Asked by N.S. from New York
on February 23, 2009
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We just transitioned our 9 month old daugther from the infant tub that sits on the counter to an inflatable tub that sits in the bathtub. She has now had 3 baths in t...
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- She's not ready and the size of the tub is probably intimidating to her. It is obviously frightening her. Stop torturing the poor baby and go back to your old bath rou...
- It may not be the inflatable tub, but, being in the actual bathtub that scares her. Sit in the tub with her, with or without the bathtub and let her see that you like ...
- try sitting her in the regular tub without the inflatable. My daughter hated the inflatable. Just let the water run and not fill the tub. let her get used to it a b...
Pooping in the Bathtub
Asked by M.G. from Cleveland
on August 31, 2008
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Ok, this is driving me crazy. Every time I give my 11 month old a bath she poops in the tub? No, I am not making this up! I have no idea why she does it. All I know is...
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- i agree with Dana T. my daughter is the same age, and is doing it too. if she has already pooped after dinner its not an issue. BUT she nearly always poops somet...
- Yeah... you're not the only one who's gone through this. I used to put my boys on the toilet and run warm water over their privates. Something about the warm water jus...
- Hi M., I'm laughing as I read this because my daughter (who is 1) started doing that also. I believe the reason is because the warm water moves their bowels. In f...
Bathing Infants
Asked by L.J. from Washington DC
on March 26, 2009
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Are there any bathtubs for infants that are waist size in height and can be used in a regular bathtub? My grandson is now 20" long and weighs 20 pounds. My daughter ...
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- I came across an ad for what you are asking for in this month's issue of American Baby. It is a bathtub and changing table combo on legs that is waist high. Here is ...
- I just got one at target that is blue that is supposed to fit in any size kitchen sink. Sorry I don't remember the name, but you can see the notches on the bottom tha...
- Munchkin sells a blow up duck tub. I have seen them at Target and Buy Buy Baby. You can use it anywhere. We used it on a table, at the beach, in the tub, on our dec...
How to Get a 12-Month Old to Take a Bath (Screams and Shrieks in Water)
Asked by J.A. from Denver
on August 27, 2008
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For some reason, my kiddo is deathly afraid of water - we put him in just a couple of inches of it in the bathtub and he screams and cries because he's genuinely frigh...
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- My son did the same thing for a while. What worked for us was for me to get into the bath with him and ask him to sit in my lap. Once he was used to this (it took a fe...
- Get in the tub with him and make sure you have a slip-resistant tub mat. He may be afraid of falling...this worked with my son.
- Have you tried holding him in the shower? My little one has been in the shower to get clean pretty much his whole life, but I can't do that by myself and when I had t...
Infant Bathing Ideas
Asked by S.H. from Seattle
on March 25, 2009
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I have a 3 month old who is too big for the baby bathtub ontop of the kitchen counter - but my back is killing me when I try to give him a bath in the big tub. I tr...
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- www.showerbaby.com This is awesome!!
- I showered with my daughter from day 1, as she hated baths and would scream histaricly the whole time. They are slippery, but once you are comfortable with it and they...
- HI S., Our little boy is 19 months old and we put him in an 18 gallon rubbermaid tote when he got to be too big for his baby bath tub. He is still using it today a...
My 10 Month Old Is Now Afraid of the Bathtub!
Asked by A.K. from Miami
on July 7, 2009
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Ever since I dipped my daughter's toes in the ocean, she is petrified of her bathtub. its been 3 nights since she screams from absolute fear when I try to put her in ...
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- You could try just giving her a shower instead. We have a removeable shower head so we just turn the water on, pull out the showerhead and let it rest at it's full le...
- They go through this sometimes. Not sure if you ever use the sink but my son preferred the sink to the tub or any bath tub. I bought a little duckie tub and he did n...
- I tried getting in myself with my little ones when they were scared. Put on a swimsuit and play with her,in the tub, until she is comfortable in the tub again. You can...
Help with Cleaning of Bath Toys
Asked by M.A. from Burlington
on July 2, 2009
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My 3+ year old daughter goes through phases in bath toys. She hasn't played with many of her ducks and other animals in a long time. Just recently she's brought them i...
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- Hi M., I strongly suggest using Shalee's Basic G (the "G" stands for germicide)to clean your bath toys as it is safe for the child and safe for the environment and ve...
- Another suggestion for cheap bath toys - you know those little bottles of shampoo and conditioner that you get from hotels? I've been saving money this year by using ...
- I think I would simply throw them away and buy new. They are not that expensive, yes? The thing that would make me trash them is the mold. If it were simply dirt the...
Seeking Mom Wants Results
Asked by K.P. from Topeka
on January 26, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone out there knows how to keep skin from itching from dry skin and cold weather. My stomach, back, arms, legs and mostly entire body itches does...
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- Hi, K.-- I highly recommend apply almond, grapeseed, or jojoba oil (instead of lotion) right after you shower. I used to have severely dry skin like you describe......
- Try a dehumidifier in the winter. It will pump moisture in the air and should help with your skin. Also, I use vaseline for my hands and feet and sleep in gloves an...
- After each shower I put on baby oil, let is soak in a bit then "pat" myself dry. Then I apply lotion. It may take a little bit, but the results are great. Good ...
