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Make Bath Time Fun With These 9 Bath Toys For Tots

LilSugar — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:35:07 PDT

It's bath time, baby! Bath time can get very mixed reactions from babies. Some little ones are born water lovers while others cry so hard that mama's afraid neighbors might call the police. Either way, bath time toys make the experience much more enjoyable for both baby and mom. Check out these nine fun toys that will have your kiddie splishin' and splashin'!

Dunck Bath Toys ($10 for set of 3): Multipurpose bath toys! Dunck stacking bath toys by Skip Hop provide endless fun and function in the tub. Mama can rinse baby's head with one dunck duckie while baby stacks, pours, or floats the others.
Sophie the Giraffe Bath Toy ($17): Baby's favorite giraffe gets a floatie! Sophie the Giraffe is one of the most popular toys for babies - and now she's ready for some bath time fun. She even squirts water when squeezed!
Tub Time Tea Party Set ($10): Mommy says it's bath time, but your little girl wants to host a tea party. Now you can do both! This tea set includes a teapot, sugar bowl, sugar cubes, and two tea cups.
Girl's Tub Toy ($5): A dolly for bath time fun! No need to explain to your little one why her doll can't take a bath with her with this little bath time friend.
Foam Butterflies and Bugs ($24): Turn tub time into a garden adventure with these easy-to-apply and -remove designs. From flowers to butterflies, the colorful foam icons stick to the side of tiles and tubs.
Silly Squirts Bath Toys ($11 for set of 4): These cute little squirts aren't your average bath toy. The top twists off for easy cleaning, and you can mix and match them to create hybrid bath time friends!
B. Fish & Splish Boat Bath ($30): All aboard for loads of bath time fun! There are 13 toys in this set that are ready for an underwater expedition - and when the bath time fun is over, everything stores below deck.
Boon Scrubble Bath Toys ($10): Fun in the tub with BPA-free toys! Tots can scrub in the tub with this set of three interchangeable bulbs and textured attachments that unscrew for easy cleaning. Just fill the toys with water and squeeze for lots of bath time laughs.
Snail Stacker Bath Toy ($10): Rub-a-dub-dub, there's a snail in the tub! This smiley snail has three stackable rings and a flower on top that doubles as a squirt toy.

Squeaky Clean: Baby and Earth-Friendly Bath Products

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:05:00 PST

Scrub 'em up good! Bath time is fun time for lil ones – a time to break free from the confines of clothing and explore the wet world. But, popular soaps, shampoos, and lotions often contain toxins that can be disruptive to tots' development. We've rounded up some goods that are safe both in and out of the tub!

VMV's Grandma Minnie's Coo & Clean Baby Wash ($30) is tear-resistant and gentle enough for newborn's hair and sensitive skin, as well as free from all 65 known allergens. Naturity's organic baby powder ($12) uses organic arrowroot powder, organic chamomile flower powder, organic lavender flower powder, and organic calendula flower powder in its talc-free formulation that will keep a tyke's bottom dry. Older tots will recognize the beloved Hungry Caterpillar images, but parents will love Episencial's Playful Foaming Wash ($9) for its tear-free formula and moisturizing ingredients. Spiffies Toothwipes Towlettes ($5.50) are the safe way to clean small teeth without the need to grapple with a toothbrush. Prevent dried out skin during harsh Winter months with Sweet Knees Bubbly Soap ($10). The pump action distributes just the right amount of oatmeal-rich cleanser for lil bodies.

Four Things to Do Before Doggy's Bath Time!

PetSugar — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:35:01 PDT

Splish splash, he was takin' a bath . . . but did you do these four things before you got started? When it's time to scrub and suds him up again, be certain to follow my steps for easier tub time.

Eco-Friendly Bath Toys: The Healthy Way to Bathe

babysugar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:00 PDT

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 O's Floating Ducks ($12), Sassy Sassy Bathtime Pals Set of 5 ($6), Sprig Toys Adventure Scuba Search Playset ($7), Rich Frog Natural Latex Original Rubber Duck ($7), Boon Splat Floating Ring Toss ($9), Sassy Count 'N Spell Bath Appliques ($7), Spielstabil Water Fun Set ($20), Sassy Pour & Explore Bath Cups ($8), Green Toys Tug Boat ($13).

Cupcakes in the Tub Get Wee Ones Washing

LilSugar — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:00:41 PDT

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) will last longer and won't affect a mama's waistline if she also chooses to indulge! Check out the washcloths that sellers have fashioned into everything from ice cream cones to lollipops!

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Six Bath Time Goods to Get Kids Clean

babysugar — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:00:00 PDT

Keep tears to a minimum during bath time with more than just tear-free soaps and shampoos. Outfitting your tub with tot-friendly gear will keep lil ones entertained while mama gets them clean. From kid-sized baths and showerheads to waterfall-inspired faucet-covers, your wee one will come out clean as a whistle with these products.

Safe Bath Time Age?

Lil Community — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:00:22 PST

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 longer? She can wash herself and she's very mature (for four). What do you girls think? What age is safe?

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Be Careful When Taking Bath Photos of Your Tots

LilSugar — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:00:00 PDT

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 originally were tipped off when a store employee found pictures of the children, ages 5, 4, and 1½, in various states of undress while en route to the tub. Following the youngsters' removal from their home, the state launched an inquiry into the possibility of sexual assault which included thorough physical examinations of each child. The family is now suing Wal-Mart, the city, and the state for punitive damages for defamation and outrage.

Do you consider who will be viewing your family photos when having them printed?

Source: Flickr User Ernst Vikne

Does Your Cat Love Baths Like Laifu?

PetSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDT

North doesn't mind a rub-a-dub in the tub every couple weeks, but even I couldn't lure my guy in the bath three times a week like this kitty! Five year-old Laifu from China can't get enough of the bubbly water of bath time, which is completely contrary to what many cat lovers can expect. I know my favorite cat gals use dry shampoo for their felines, and only attempt the water bath when absolutely necessary but maybe they're the exception, not the rule!

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Coocoose Swaddle Keeps Mama Dry Before Wrapping Baby

LilSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:20 PDT

Baby might be in the tub, but inevitably mama gets wet! Bath time with a splish splashing tot can turn the bathroom into a site for full blown waterworks.

The Coocoose apron towel ($60) soaks up some of the wetness as it is worn as an apron by the bath-giver during tub time and then serves as a warm wrap once the child gets out of the tub. Made from 100 percent turkish cotton, the super-soft towel features a hood on one corner to ensure that the wet one is covered head-to-toe en route to his changing table.