Baby Bath Time: 3 Items Every Parent Needs

Nothing compares to the touch and softness of your little one during its first year of life. However, while babies are born with clear and soft skin, it is crucial to remember that skin serves us beyond aesthetic purposes.

If you have a baby or are about to become a parent, you probably already know that a baby’s skin is delicate and sensitive. Likewise, while your little one’s skin is developing, you’ll want to nurture and care for it as best as possible. 

In this article, we will give some skincare tips and talk about must-haves for babies to make baby bath time a much pleasant experience for your little one.

Skincare Precautions to Take For Baby Baths 

Before getting into skincare tips, it is crucial to understand how delicate baby skin can be. The skin of a baby is about 30% thinner than adult skin. As a result, baby skin loses and absorbs moisture faster than the skin of an adult. Also, because a baby’s skin is thinner, its sensitivity is higher and prone to irritation. 

Here are some must-know tips for protecting the skin of your baby during bath time:

• Avoid Frequently Bathing Your Baby. It is ideal NOT to bathe your baby more than three times per week during the first year of life. Bathing your baby too often can result in dry or itchy skin. Even worse, dry skin is prone to the development of skin infections and allergies. 

• Keep it Short. During the first year, it is best to avoid leaving your baby in the water for long periods. Short baths will prevent your baby from getting dry skin. Also, babies lose temperature relatively quickly, so they are prone to developing hypothermia when the bath takes too long. On average, a baby bath should not take more than 10 minutes. 

Must-Haves Baby Bath Time Items

When it comes to baby bath time, there are two essential factors to prioritize: skin health and body temperature. With this in mind, here are the baby bath time must-haves:

Organic Shampoo and Body Wash

It is no secret that every parent wants their baby to smell good. But scented bath products and lotions can irritate your baby’s skin. 

We recommend purchasing organic baby shampoo and body wash free of substances like:

• Alcohol

• Polyethylene glycol

• Sodium Laureth Sulfate

• Formaldehyde

• Phthalates

• Parabens

• Octinoxate

• Benzophenones

• Ethanolamines 

Organic Hooded Baby Bath Towels

Keeping your baby warm right after the bath is essential to prevent respiratory illnesses. Wrapping your baby in an organic hooded towel will provide it the comfort and warmth it needs after bath time. 

When purchasing a baby towel, we recommend searching for one with features like:

• Double layer to provide maximum warmth and absorption

• Non-toxic composition, which means made of materials free of pesticides, dyes, or chemicals

• 100% Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) Certificated 

Organic Bath Toy for Baby

As a parent, you’ll want to provide the best experiences to your baby, and bath time is no exception. However, we recommend limiting one toy per bath. Otherwise, your baby might get overstimulated and make bath time harder to accomplish.

Here are our recommendations when purchasing a bath toy for a baby:

• Avoid choosing toys with holes that are hard to clean and dry (damp spots enable bacteria growth).

• Choose toxin-free (free of materials like BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead) and compostable baby bath toys. 

• Search for toys ethically made of plant pigment colors and natural rubber. 

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