Best baby bathing products according to redditors
We found 110 Reddit comments discussing the best baby bathing products. We ranked the 65 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 110 Reddit comments discussing the best baby bathing products. We ranked the 65 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
They're also marketed to help babies with cradle cap and eczema.
You should invest in some shower crayons
Probably something like these ones I had as a kid. They were indeed the shit.
You don't need a wipe warmer.
You don't need pee-pee-tee-pees.
You don't need baby shoes. Shoes are for people who walk.
You don't need 12 bottles. I recommend between 2 and 4 bottles. If you have more bottles you'll just end up having to wash more bottles. We do very little formula though so if you're going right for formula then I don't know.
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PJs with zippers. Snaps are fine but take forever when he's crying.
Diaper Cream paddle. It seems silly and people who don't have them give us shit for using one of these but seriously. The cream goes on fast and even and you don't have goop on your finger that you have to wipe off before doing up the onesie. We're near the end of a tub of cream and I can barley get my finger down there but the paddle reaches easily.
A bath with a hammock. This one has been great. We used it next to the sink when he was a newborn. He laid in the water supported by the sling. Once he was a little bigger but not quite sitting up it adjusts to give a more upright position. Then you just get rid of the sling when he can sit up.
Nose Frida. Bulb aspirators don't work very well and are hard to clean and you're supposed to replace them incredibly frequently. The Nose Frida works better and is less disposable. He'll still hate it though.
Nail Grinder. You'll need clippers too but this nail grinder is great. If you use it regularly you can skip the clippers almost entirely. That's nice because clipping baby nails is terrifying. This has the added benefit of rounding the edges which makes those razors attached to the end of your baby's fingers a little less sharp.
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I'm sure there's more for both lists. I'll edit if I think of them. You could also share your current registry and get comments based on that. I don't think that violates forum rules, but I haven't checked.
The bumbo is actually really bad for their development unfortunately. If you’re looking for a bath specific item I highly suggest this, I used it with my son until he was able to sit unassisted and he never slipped off
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VWVS14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P8YVDbC433BPG
Yay! Congratulations!
I actually haven't bought any clothes for my little one yet, but I'm definitely going to be buying this because it's adorable.
Our LO loved the baby Frida scalp brush thing! Crazy, I know. But I think the texture, and the fact it has the little knob handle on the back to hold on to, made her happy!
I’m in Europe and almost all baths have a stand you can buy for it. I’m super surprised you don’t have those in the US. They’re usually like 15 dollars here, but I found a very expensive one on Amazon if you’re very keen on buying one;
https://www.amazon.com/Primo-Folding-Bath-Stand-Silver/dp/B00CLVWMZM
I personally got the Stokke Flexi Bath (which is foldable) without a standard. Planning to bathe her on the changing table.
Good luck hotpinkfishfood!
Her Daddy loves her as much as you do, and while he's not a mom I know he will do a great job with her. I was nervous leaving my kids at home with their dad at first too when I started working again, but it all went great! He loved spending the extra time with the kids.
As far as working again, you will do just fine.
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Thanks for the contest!
It's good you're starting early! My son has similar hair but I started getting lazy when he was a toddler because he made it insanely difficult to take care of his hair. Then get got head lice and it was such a tangled mess I gave up and just buzzed it off. But now it's nice because I'm getting a fresh start to do it right.
I use Shea Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner, and As I Am co-wash in my son's hair as needed and it makes it really smooth and frizz-free. I also hear amazing things about Carol's Daughter for biracial hair, but it's very heavy and might not work for your son.
Also, I highly, highly recommend this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXR5S20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for washing hair. It was always a fight pouring water on my son's hair until I got this and it is a game changer! I've tried the visors but they don't work well for us. Since your son is so little he probably won't be too much trouble but it might be nice to have in the future.
I guess Girl!
I got one of these for my friend It's so cute!
3rd thing: I'm about to be an aunt again too!
What about something like this? He may be too big for it, but if not, it seems like a good bath support.
Angelcare Bath Support, Aqua https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VWVS14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k-vTAbFVJ2E2F
Instead of pouring, have her lie down in the tub or lay back in a basin on water.
There are also more controllable “rinse jugs” for kids like this:
Skip Hop Moby Bath Tear-Free Waterfall Rinser Bath Cup, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FXR5S20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gtfJDb0VEDW1X
One of our friends lent us this infant bathtub and we LOVED it. You can only use it for 4-5 months, but it's so nice to be able to bathe your baby in the sink. It folds down flat for easy storage and is super easy to clean. We even threw it in a carryon when we traveled!
Also, someone gave us a white noise machine and we are so happy to have it. When my mom or my in-laws come to visit, they can't seem to remember not to stomp all over the place or slam doors.
At the moment we're using a low edged round bowl that we usually wash spinach in -we just fill it up in the bathroom and wash him in it on a towel in the bedroom. Nice and easy, and if he slips out of our hands then there's nothing hard to hit himself against and not far to fall. But we've also got a Washpod that he absolutely LOVES but because he has no head/body control, it kills my arms to hold him in place safely. It's very well made, has a little cushion that sits inside with a butt groove and when he outgrows it, it should be great for holding toys/water play. I'd imagine it also holds in heat a little better than traditional bath shapes, so it will be awesome through the winter. Can't wait to use it again in a few months :D
When we’re both home we just shower with her. Usually FH showers her now because she’s over 25 lbs and I couldn’t do it anymore without my arm cramping up by the end. I’ve gotten muscle spasms before and I’m worried I’d get one while holding her and drop her.
If I’m alone I also shower with her, but I put her in her bath seat on the floor on the far end from the shower head. I spray her with water every so often cuz she loves it. And every couple minutes hand her a different bath toy from the collection to keep her interested in staying still.
One thing that helps her from sliding off the seat (this one by angelcare), is that I added one of (these big flat sponges) to give her some more “grippiness” it works really well. It’s kinda annoying to have to set it up somewhere to dry thoroughly but it’s well worth the annoyance.
The Blooming Bath flower that serves as a padding/hammock for a sink might be good for you. I haven't used it but have seen some Bumpers say good things about it. I saw it in the store and it was bigger than what I thought but is still smaller than a tub to store.
Blooming Bath - Baby Bath (Canary Yellow) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S1T4Q0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2aMNyb5R8KTBT
Sophie the giraffe
Check out this item at Target https://www.target.com/p/sophie-la-girafe-teether/-/A-15286048
If formula fed
Joovy Boob Formula Dispenser, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PLYSCK0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
For the parents
What to Expect the First Year https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761181504?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
lols of pacifiers—we lose so many of them.
For bath time.
Skip Hop Moby Baby Bath Tub 3 in 1 Smart Sling, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFQI3J8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NTXvCbC1DS3AH
A good sleep sack, we used
Halo Sleepsack 100% Cotton Swaddle, Heather Gray, Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYJ34CZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MVXvCbG132SZZ
Nose Frida
Prince Lionheart: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QIJ020?pc_redir=1408337958&robot_redir=1
We love it, but as with any bath, you have to be really careful to keep baby from slipping down and getting his/her head underwater. My baby likes to try to scrunch up to let the water hit her lips and I have to stop her constantly, haha.
BloomingBath is awesome for sink bathing.
Brb with a link.Here's one on Amazon.
You can use them for quite a while, too.
I put the Burt's Bees Mama Bee Oil (because it's what I had and other oils irritate my skin) on her head about 10-15min before bath time, and then used the dermafrida to wash her hair. It was gone in a couple of days. I regularly use the dermafrida to wash my babe's hair too - she seems to really like the head massage it gives.
Oh I also don’t think you need the bigger baby bath. I’d get something you can use while they’re little in the big tub and then just transition to the big tub. I’m using this right now with my second kid and love it - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VWVS14/ref=sxnav_sxwds-tsp_3_a_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3444036022&pd_rd_wg=wt0jU&pf_rd_r=B4XSYPGP9SNS68RZWVK5&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-nav&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B008VWVS14&pd_rd_w=M6snl&pf_rd_i=Baby%2Bbath&pd_rd_r=710c9284-0347-4108-ab81-6d374a52745b&ie=UTF8&qid=1517712273&sr=3&th=1
The owl is pretty cute - source http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Aspen-Begin-Terry-Months/dp/B004071ZOY
I have registered for this one for our small apartment.
I don’t have it, or baby yet, but what drew me to it was:
-collapsible so it will take up less space, and can then be hung on the wall.
-does a reclined angle for newborn
Some negative points from the reviews seem pretty easy to work around for me.
-Some people say the newborn recline can be slippery, and the baby slides.
This seems easily fixed according to other reviews by using a washcloth, gripping drawer liner (available at dollar stores, or really anywhere, and I have a couple unused rolls. Also good under changing mats on changing tables), or getting the adhesive grippy stickers you buy for putting in the normal tub. No big deal.
-The hook that comes on it to hang it seems like it can easily break.
This seems easily fixed by drilling a hole, and attaching an S hook instead. Or something else, doesn’t seem that hard to come up with other hanging solutions.
Also, keep in mind there is nothing that says you have to wash the baby in your tub or shower. With my nieces and nephews I’ve always found it easier for the first several weeks, if not months, to bathe them in a tub on the counter or table, rather than being on the ground for it.
Oh my gosh this is perfect! My sister is having a little baby boy in October and I'm so excited to finally become an aunt! My sister is 13 years older than me so I'll be the cool 16 year old auntie :D I'm planning on purchasing this shark robe for him! Thank you for the awesome contest :)
I had an infant tub that only worked if the baby was laying down:https://www.amazon.com/Angelcare-ST-01-AUQ-US-Bath-Support-Aqua/dp/B008VWVS14?th=1, so basically as soon as my baby started sitting well on her own at 6 months I just started putting her in the tub alone. We have a nonstick mat and I only put a couple of inches of water in there with her. I'm always right there with her, never leave her alone, so it's never made me uncomfortable.
We tried the baby bathtub but he kept slipping down in it so a few times I just sat in our tub with a thin swaddle blanket on my lap to prevent him from slipping and bathed him while I held him. He really enjoyed it but I wanted an easier solution since it was tricky getting out without my husband there who would hold our son as i climbed out and dried off.
Now we use this foam flower in our kitchen sink and our son loves it! He doesn't slip and just relaxes. I think the foam also traps more of the heat and keeps him warm.
Blooming Bath - Baby Bath (Canary Yellow) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S1T4Q0/
We used this tub on the kitchen counter at first, then on the floor of the shower (once he started splashing around and sitting up in the tub), for about two years before we moved to a house with a tub. It's not as convenient as a tub, but it worked just fine.
Skip Hop Moby Three-Stage Baby And Toddler Bath Tub , Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFQI3J8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OnmUDb41JJNFC
We also want to use the kitchen sink at first, so we bought the Munchkin Clean Cradle Bathtub. It's kind of big, but it has a spout on the end so you can set it on your counter and the water flows out into the sink. It also keeps the baby from actually being submerged in water and the part they lay on is soft and non-slip. We haven't used it yet (any day now!) but I think it will work perfectly for us.
We're looking at this one for now - I like how flat it gets!
We like this one. Set on counter, drains into the sink. You need a spray nozzle of some sort.
Munchkin Clean Cradle Tub, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NZOBT1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_njeSAbQDC02FH
We have the blooming bath right now and I really like it for bathing little one in the sink. But I'm not really fond of the maintenance. I dislike having to wash it after each use. So we also have a basic baby bath like the first years one but I hate that it doesn't hold much water. We are planning to buy this one now that little one is nearly five months. It also works for littler babies.
Munchkin Sit and Soak Baby Bath Tub, 0-12 Months, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L4DHQY5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_G4rUDbJ26P833
Wow thank you so much for your reply! I have never heard of that 4Moms Breeze pack n play... it looks awesome! Maybe I'll get that instead since space isn't as much of a concern. Do you have any sheet suggestions for the bassinet top? Or anything else I could add to my list to make it more effective?
I do have some of those swaddles on my registry. I didn't mention them because they were a bit cheaper than my $40 limit thing, but I'm definitely getting some! I also have a car mirror on my registry too.
Thank you for the book suggestions as well! I have the Happiest Baby on the Block and heard wonderful things from the How to Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems. We're intending to do the Ferber sleep training thing around 6 months.
As far as a baby tub, this one was recommended to me. It apparently fits over a sink and you can wash them that way. Would that be a waste of money?
Dr. Ohirra's Probiotic Soap. If you're prone to acne, this is the best product I've found, bar none. Taking probiotics internally (especially by the same manufacturer of this product) is a HUGE help.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019JPEIY/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1374428440&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY190
I thought he meant this one http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Moby-Waterfall-Rinser/dp/B00FXR5S20
We used ours in our shower for a bit when our bathtub was being repaired. We didn’t have much of an issue- just dump it slowly. I also read your update about your 6 month old not sitting up confidently yet. Have you looked into something like this? It would give some additional support either in a laundry basket, the ikea tub, or in a large sink (if you have one).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007S1T4Q0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1521835433&sr=8-3&keywords=blooming+bath&dpPl=1&dpID=41Dmf%2BBmJ8L&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Bath-Gloves-Bamboo-Material/dp/B07PQ4PMH6/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Soft+shower+gloves&qid=1557601731&s=gateway&sr=8-6
Here’s something similar found in amazon, made for washing babies
I have a regular size bathtub but I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Soak-Baby-White-Months/dp/B07L4DHQY5
It might not be ideal for a floppy newborn but our sink isn't really appropriately sized for a tub either and I like that I can put this one on the counter and it's not too big, it's deep enough to keep baby submerged in warm water and is easy to store.
A bag won't hold water very well and is awkward as hell with much water in it. The inflatable is more manageable, but you'll still need some hose system to drain it, and preferably into a gray water container for proper disposal.
Maybe a foldable baby bathtub: https://www.amazon.com/Stokke-Flexi-Bath-Sensitive-White/dp/B07KQRRKBS/ref=pd_cp_75_1?pd_rd_w=hAcia&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=6A9BCHAX10JTA910BJS0&pd_rd_r=1293afca-a33a-11e9-95ef-ff89da75d8b9&pd_rd_wg=UKVY3&pd_rd_i=B07KQRRKBS&refRID=6A9BCHAX10JTA910BJS0&th=1
Have any of you tried the sink "bloom" things? are these any good?
(like this: https://www.amazon.com/Blooming-Bath-Baby-Canary-Yellow/dp/B007S1T4Q0 )
(twins coming in a few months; terrified)
I used the Angelcare bath support rather than a mini tub.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support, Aqua https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VWVS14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A7WyDbNSV1EPZ
You just put it in the shower or regular tub, and it keeps the baby from slipping. It makes it much easier to bathe the baby on your own. And the blue one is only $13.29 right now!
I really like the name Patrick, but I'm also biased because it's my brother's name haha
If they made an adult sized version of this, I'd wear it.
This is a super generic idea, but I think using chalkboard type labels on off white cardstock for food or something would be a really minimalistic and unique way of presenting things.
Thanks for the contest!
Baby Shark Robe
Hit me with anything from my WL if I win, and thanks for the contest!
I'm in the minority here, but I really wanted an Euro style tub because I don't want to have to kneel to bathe the baby every time, and I don't plan on him using the bathtub every single night until he's 8 (I plan on teaching him to shower, rather) so we got this one. It was a bit expensive but we had gift cards to BRU and we don't really need much at this point so we spent them there. I have seen other models but they're not super popular here in America. Wayfair has some that are cute and smaller if you have less space in your bathroom but they're far more expensive too. This one was our second choice (also at BRU) but they don't sell the matching stand, so we went with the first one for ordering convenience.
HTH!
Oh and the Lionheart Washpod! Used so little water and holds http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Lionheart-washPOD-Bathe-Blue/dp/B000QIJ020
them upright. It's my go-to baby shower present!
Yayyyyyyyy! How exciting!!!
this is just too freaking adorable :)
My daughter loved this when she was a baby
This is silly and fun!
You are going to want this for sure. Helps cover up diaper smell!
For the due date.... I'm going to say.... May 21 because that's my birthday! :D
I have a three year old and am eight months pregnant, so hopefully this won't be me in a couple months, but we'll see!
What if you read him bedtime stories in the bathroom while baby was in the bath? You could get quiet for that routine? For longer time in the bath with baby calm, maybe you could have brother and baby take a bath together (with brother with a lot of toys) and then read him a story on your lap in a cozy towel with baby still in the bath, brush his teeth, put on his diaper and PJs?
So, I haven't tried it yet (given baby isn't out yet) but my plan is to buy something like this, one of the infant bath seats that the baby can't slip straight down out of (some had reviews you needed to hold the baby with one hand the whole time) but this one seems to have that covered. Anyway, that's my idea since my daughter loves baths and says she wants to take a bath with the baby so maybe I could put the baby in this and they could take a bath together (she's good about splashing so I'm hoping this works?).
When my three year old was a baby I'd just take baths with her (so I have no experience with this set up myself), though I'm not sure how practical that would be with the toddler. But I guess if you have a big tub you could get in the bath next to your son and hold the baby? Sounds harder.
Good luck. Tell me how it goes, hopefully I won't need it.
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We only have showers, but our baby had baths. He's how:
Our showers have shower heads attached to hoses that work well for kid's showers too, which makes baths easier in general, plus as they get older, it is easy to introduce them.
My cousin uses something like this, a tub cradle. They just put it in the bathtub, fill the bath so the baby's body is under and wash her without having to worry about the baby sinking deeper. We plan on buying something similar.
My daughter used this Tummy Tub 'til she was around 3 (she's a tiny bit in the short side). That seemed to help. I still use it as a barrier between her and the faucet, making bubbles to pour into the big bath, and to have a ready reservoir of rinse water on hair-washing nights. She also likes digging the water out of it to splash.
We still use something very similar to this folding bathtub in our regular tub to this day. Also wastes less water. And the Tummy Tub is used to collect the water from the faucet and pour it in from.
We have a spout cover, too, and it makes me less nervous, but she also went through a phase of jerking it off, making it pointless.
I wanted us to get one of these organisers, since they service as a kind of barrier as well as a distraction.
Paints/crayons helped.
Good luck!
One was Taiwanese: https://www.yuansoap.com.sg/pages/about-us
One was Japanese: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Ohhiras-Probiotic-Kampuku-Grams/dp/B0019JPEIY
Both have a very nice lather and last a long time... they are different from American soaps for sure...
Did it come with a blanket? This one is also by Doudou et Compagnie but has the same light brown eyes your nephew's bunny has. I typed "Doudou Et Compagnie Rabbit" on ebay and got plenty of matches, just shipping out of the UK.
And for the bigger things, you can usually find ones that fold up or are collapsible. I know there are swings and bouncers that can be folded when not in use. For bathtubs, there are ones like the Puj, that fit in the sink and can fold up when not in use, there are ones shaped like flowers that do the same, there are inflatable ones (though I don't think those are recommended for newborns), and I have a Fisher Price one that has a hook on one end so I can just hang it in the shower when it's not being used.
Some examples:
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00F2MQ0EQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eqNTCb35JC3SS
Puj Flyte - Compact Baby Bathtub - Infant, Newborn, 0-6 Months, In-Sink Baby Travel Bathtub, BPA-free, PVC-free (White) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008PZ9VXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7qNTCbYN2TGSE
Blooming Bath Poppy (Seafoam) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07HPFKQPT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xsNTCb7JRGWHR
Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable Baby Swings, Hugs & Hoots https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B017XNL39S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NtNTCbTQKC1HB
Fisher-Price Deluxe Take Along Swing and Seat, Pink/White https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B014D4HZWO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YvNTCb448JVTQ
I live in an apartment, and almost everything I've bought can be folded up or is otherwise easy to store. It's totally doable.