Scrub, a dub, dub, get phthalates and BPA out of the tub! Many bath toys are made with plastics and rubber containing hormone disruptors that are ingested once lil ones get their hands (and mouths) on them. We've rounded up some goods that are safe for splashing around.To protect the goods from mold, clean the toys with an eco-friendly cleanser or homemade solution. Clockwise from top left: Kido Read more

Scrub a dub, dub with a cupcake in the tub! If your wee one isn't one for getting wet, these inventive little washcloth treats are sure to get him soaped up! Made from a cotton washcloth and available in various colors, the decorative rags are wrapped in cellophane and finished with a ribbon before they are shipped. At about the same price as a gourmet edible version, the cupcakes ($3.50 each) Read more

This question was submitted by member Betty Wayne in the The Mommy Club group. So it's common knowledge that leaving a baby alone in the bath — even for a second — is a huge no-no. But, when is it safe? My little one is four-and-a-half, and I've been letting her bathe by herself. I'll stay nearby so I can hear her and I check in on her every couple of minuets. Is that safe? Should I wait even Read more

What family album doesn't include a bath photo? An Arizona family may be thinking twice before ever having such snapshots developed again. The couple's three children were taken from them and placed in foster care after a Wal-Mart employee discovered nude images of the kids while printing up the clan's vacation photos. Though the parents have since been cleared of any wrongdoing, investigators Read more