Baby bath recommendations??

ellie27 · Jan 9th, 2010, 16:50 PM

This is my first baby.

Quite scary

I have not been round many babies so it is all new to me.

I know the midwives in hospital will show me how to change/bath/feed baby etc.

A baby bath is the last thing on my list to get......I cant think how it is possible to support baby while splashing water over them???

I know you can get baths that have moulded support bits in but they are quite expensive.

I saw a plain simple baby bath in boots/asda for just £5 - are these ok and easy enough to use?

Any recommendations welcome, thanks in anticipation!

MrsBandEgglet · Jan 9th, 2010, 16:54 PM

I'm glad you've asked this because although we've bought a simple baby bath now (also £5 in Asda) i'm wondering if to get one of those bath seat things, you know the ones where the baby lays in it with you just just supporting him/her instead of holding in the bath iykwim

So i'll be interested to hear what other ladies think too.

xx

Jo · Jan 9th, 2010, 16:57 PM

That will be fine love
I used one with my first, soon learnt to fill it in the main bath and bend down, though it can be a uncomfortable but they are only in it a matter of minutes.

Or you could wash baby in the sink for the first few times, whatever you are comfortable with.

With Jack I used a mamas and papas support

http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product...552499/type-i/
It really was a godsend and left both hands free, I got mine from Ebay for about £5

ellie27 · Jan 9th, 2010, 16:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsBandEgglet

I'm glad you've asked this because although we've bought a simple baby bath now (also £5 in Asda) i'm wondering if to get one of those bath seat things, you know the ones where the baby lays in it with you just just supporting him/her instead of holding in the bath iykwim

So i'll be interested to hear what other ladies think too.

xx

Yes, I have saw spongy bath supports that can be used too - in the plastic bath or in main bath.

I have also heard lot of folk saying baby bath was a waste as they just held baby over the main bath or sink?

So confusing!

Jo · Jan 9th, 2010, 16:59 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAMAS-AND-PAPA...item20aee24491

Jo · Jan 9th, 2010, 17:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ellie27

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Originally Posted by MrsBandEgglet

I'm glad you've asked this because although we've bought a simple baby bath now (also £5 in Asda) i'm wondering if to get one of those bath seat things, you know the ones where the baby lays in it with you just just supporting him/her instead of holding in the bath iykwim

So i'll be interested to hear what other ladies think too.

xx

Yes, I have saw spongy bath supports that can be used too - in the plastic bath or in main bath.

I have also heard lot of folk saying baby bath was a waste as they just held baby over the main bath or sink?

So confusing!

I had a sponge one with Emily but never really used it, just didn't like it at all, more of a cushion than a support I found

MrsBandEgglet · Jan 9th, 2010, 17:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAMAS-AND-PAPA...item20aee24491

Yes, that's what I was trying to describe. Thank you.

A few people have said that to me too Ellie but I'm 4ft 11 and think I would struggle, I don't want to be precariously bending over a bath with a newborn. I think i'm gonna use the baby bath for a couple of months and then the bath support in the bath when bubs is a little older.
It is very confusing but perhaps it's just my brain but EVERYTHING seems confusing to me lol

xx

Jo · Jan 9th, 2010, 17:22 PM

I'm 5'8 and still found it put a strain on my back, when knelt down, then there is the panic of how to stand up with this wet wriggling usually screaming little baby and then wrap them up.

that support was my best buy ever I can't recomend it highly enough

Caz-x · Jan 10th, 2010, 01:33 AM

I used a sponge support in a baby bath with my son & couldnt have done without it as he was slippery as an eel when wet & this stopped him from sliding everywhere

I then progressed to the plastic semi-reclined one for the main bath then up to a sitting bath seat when he was older. I am planning on doing the same this time too, I use a baby bath as I have a bad back & it would kill me leaning over the main bath & I can sit on the floor next to the baby bath for ease.

MrsQ · Jan 10th, 2010, 05:05 AM

i just wash my baby in the sink. we bought a bath but have used it once!
xx

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ellie27 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 10,868	Baby bath recommendations?? This is my first baby. Quite scary I have not been round many babies so it is all new to me. I know the midwives in hospital will show me how to change/bath/feed baby etc. A baby bath is the last thing on my list to get......I cant think how it is possible to support baby while splashing water over them??? I know you can get baths that have moulded support bits in but they are quite expensive. I saw a plain simple baby bath in boots/asda for just £5 - are these ok and easy enough to use? Any recommendations welcome, thanks in anticipation!

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MrsBandEgglet Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 8,636	I'm glad you've asked this because although we've bought a simple baby bath now (also £5 in Asda) i'm wondering if to get one of those bath seat things, you know the ones where the baby lays in it with you just just supporting him/her instead of holding in the bath iykwim So i'll be interested to hear what other ladies think too. xx

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Jo Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West yorkshire Posts: 15,407	That will be fine love I used one with my first, soon learnt to fill it in the main bath and bend down, though it can be a uncomfortable but they are only in it a matter of minutes. Or you could wash baby in the sink for the first few times, whatever you are comfortable with. With Jack I used a mamas and papas support http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product...552499/type-i/ It really was a godsend and left both hands free, I got mine from Ebay for about £5

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Jo Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West yorkshire Posts: 15,407	I'm 5'8 and still found it put a strain on my back, when knelt down, then there is the panic of how to stand up with this wet wriggling usually screaming little baby and then wrap them up. that support was my best buy ever I can't recomend it highly enough

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Caz-x Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 1,873	I used a sponge support in a baby bath with my son & couldnt have done without it as he was slippery as an eel when wet & this stopped him from sliding everywhere I then progressed to the plastic semi-reclined one for the main bath then up to a sitting bath seat when he was older. I am planning on doing the same this time too, I use a baby bath as I have a bad back & it would kill me leaning over the main bath & I can sit on the floor next to the baby bath for ease.

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