Must-Have Baby Bath Essentials to Keep Your Little One Safe and Happy
As most of you know, our family loves and swears by Baby Dove products. Which is why when we were given the opportunity to partner with them to share how we tackle the summer weather and our bath essentials – we were more than happy to oblige.
Giving our babies a bath is one of the most enjoyable things to do as a mom. While some pediatricians recommend bathing our little ones a few times per week after their arrival, the summer season calls for a few more, if not daily bathing. Let’s be honest, the hot summer weather on top of being active make babies sweat extra. Giving them regular baths is essential because babies should have proper hygiene too. They also tend to smell because of spilled milk so cleaning them is a must. Having poor hygiene can possibly lead to skin irritation and rashes, maybe even infection and no parents would ever want that to happen.
I get it, motherhood, as well as parenting, is absolutely HARD, but bath time shouldn’t be. Which is why I rounded up our family’s baby bath essentials to make bathing more relaxed and fun for our babies. Ready to give your little one more baths? Check out the following tips to help your precious bundle of joy feel refreshed, cooler, and comfortable!
Baby Bathtub and a Bath Mat
Babies are small, so bathing them using your regular sized bathtub is not safe and a lot harder. Good thing there are baby bathtubs that are specially made for babies. They are smaller, almost the same size as the baby. The bath mat is also recommended because tubs are slippery and babies are hard to hold onto. With the help of a bath math, accidents like slipping with your baby are almost zero chance.
Gentle Soap, Shampoo, and Lotion
Babies have sensitive skin, so choosing the right cleanser, shampoo, and lotion is very important. With my baby, I trust only Baby Dove products. They provide your baby with skin care that goes beyond mildness and restores essential moisture. Dove is a well-known brand all over the world and giving the customers the best quality is their top priority. Baby Dove has products for all your baby’s needs.
We love using Baby Dove Rich Moisture Shampoo and Rich Moisture Tip to Toe Wash in the bath. The shampoo helps keep baby’s scalp moisturized, and both products contain nutrients that are 100 percent identical to those found in skin and are free of dyes, parabens and phthalates, so they’re extra gentle for baby’s skin.
If you prefer a bar soap, Baby Dove’s Rich Moisture Baby Bar is a great choice. It’s milder and more moisturizing than other baby bar soaps and has a special fragrance that’s perfect for baby’s skin.
After bath, slather on Baby Dove Rich Moisture Baby Lotion for all day moisture that leaves baby’s skin feeling soft. And when you need to clean up between baths, whether from a diaper change or a melty summer snack, Baby Dove Rich Moisture Baby Wipes provide gentle cleansing and instant moisturization.
All Baby Dove cleansers and lotions are made with 100 percent skin-natural nutrients for delicate baby skin. While there’s no right way to parent, there is a superior way to care for baby’s skin, and we have found it with Baby Dove.
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Washcloth or Sponge
Babies are sometimes messy especially when they already started to eat and play. They can have spilled foods all over their body, and things stuck on their hair. Using your hands isn’t enough, so it is recommended to use a washcloth or a sponge to clean the baby. Just make sure that the cloth and sponge are baby friendly or you might end up hurting the babies.
Toys
Giving your baby a bath is all fun until they get irritated and start crying. To avoid this happening, give them bath toys to entertain them while bathing. Let them play and enjoy the bath time. Doing this will encourage them to bathe regularly.
Hooded Towel
Use hooded towels to keep your baby warm after taking a bath. Using regular sized ones is hard since they are a lot bigger than any baby. On the other hand, baby hooded towels are plusher and smaller. Plus the little-hooded pocket fits perfectly on a baby’s head. They’re a great way to dry their hair while multi-tasking (getting their diaper on).
Cup for rinsing
Using your hands to rinse off the soap and shampoo takes longer than using a cup. You don’t have to buy one, instead, look for plastic cups that are easy to handle. Avoid using glass cups as they are dangerous to your babies.
Spout cover
Babies are playful, and they really don’t pay attention to their surroundings. They might hit their head on the faucet so covering it using a spout cover is a lot safer for the babies.
There you have it. A list of baby bath essentials that will help you tackle bathing and make it feel less of a chore! Personally, I view our bath time as an additional way to bond and develop some communication skills. I hope this list helps out my fellow moms (and dads too). If you know anyone who needs the extra helping hand, feel free to share this post with them also!
robin rue
June 19, 2018I don’t think these were available when my boys were babies, but I have been using Dove products for myself for years. I love how they keep my sensitive skin happy!
Alli Smith
June 19, 2018Toys are a must during bathtime for babies. And it’s such a bonding experience. Babies always smell so fresh and clean after bath time.
Pam
June 28, 2018Yes, toys are definitely a must. My granddaughter calls bathtime “playing with boats.”
Candy
June 19, 2018Always important to have everything ready and waiting when bathing babies and young children. Important items to have in the bathroom.
Tasheena
June 19, 2018Dove is such a reliable brand. I wish they had the baby line when my kiddos were younger.
Amber Myers
June 19, 2018So sweet! I’ve always loved Dove products. We’ve used them for years. My kids always had one of those hooded towels too.
Lisa Favre
June 19, 2018That duckie towel is just too adorable! I have loved Dove products since I was a little girl and would be totally okay using it on my little one as well.
Jeanette
June 19, 2018Oh my gosh how darling is that baby! These products did not exist with my kiddos were young but Dove is one of my favorite products so I would definitely use these products if they were offered it back in.
Crystal
June 19, 2018Awww cutest baby ever! And I love the spout cover- it’s sweet! My daughter isn’t a baby anymore but she does love bath toys still!
Pam Wattenbarger
June 19, 2018We use baby Dove wash with my granddaughter. She has eczema and has really sensitive skin.
Jenn@Engineermommy
June 19, 2018Bath time is such a special time with one’s baby. I love that Dove has a baby line for bath time now.
Chubskulit Rose
June 19, 2018He is the cutest thing, he could be the model for Dove! We love Dove products, one of our trusted brands.
Bonnie g
June 19, 2018Aww such a cute post and reminds me when my kiddos were little. I wish they had these products a few years ago.
Alison Rost
June 19, 2018Love that Dove has a line specifically for babies. This is perfect for their sensitive skin. The list of must haves is spot on! Love the spout cover.
Gemille Sleweon
June 19, 2018Dove is one of the few soaps that work well with my sensitive skin. It doesn’t leave me dry like other soaps.
Heather
June 19, 2018I wish Baby Dove was around when my girls were smaller. I love Dove and I’ve heard such great things about this line.
Ricci
June 20, 2018I love Dove products and I bet the baby products are amazing! I need to pick some of these up for a baby shower gift!
Bradley C Finnearty
June 20, 2018Things have definitely changed since my kids were born. The bathtub and mat helped my daughter a lot when she had her daughter.. This is a very helpful post.
Maddy Gutierrez
June 20, 2018That hooded towel is absolutely to die for! I love dove products. They are the only soap bars that don’t aggrivate my eczema.
Anosa Malanga
June 21, 2018Dove is really a good brand. Proven and tested and it also works wonders on adults. Definitely one of the trusted brands especially for mothers.
Cassie
June 21, 2018These are great tips for any parent to have for bathtime with her baby. My daughters and my youngest son loves bath time is babies but my order in middle son has screamed and yelled at me LOL
Joan Cajic
June 21, 2018Adorable baby, I need to try these products on my newborn.
Cristina Coroiu
June 22, 2018The toys and the towel are so cute. I would mind taking a bath with toys again :))
Cris
June 22, 2018I love Dove products, they’re always so good, and leave the skin so smooth!
What Corinne Did
June 22, 2018You must be so careful when giving a bath to a baby. I love Dove products! they are amazing! for babies and grown ups together!
Sophie Soph
June 22, 2018Such an informative article and good information to hold on to.
Anosa
June 22, 2018That towel is so super cute! I love Dove products, I think they are a great brand for the whole family!
Aashima
June 22, 2018I have used so many baby products for my kiddo but somehow Dove never caught my attention. These do look like amazing products. Thanks for sharing, I am going to try these out.
Tara
June 22, 2018This is a great list of items to have on hand for bathing baby. My kids are teens now. But my sisters have little ones at home and may benefit from your post too.
Olga Zak
June 23, 2018Ohh… It’s very cute. I love dove products. That duckie towel is very nice. Thanks for sharing this post.
Joanna
June 23, 2018I do use Dove and I find it great for the skin. I didn’t know that they had a baby range as well, but then again, I don’t have a baby. It’s great that the products are so gentle with the skin of babies.
Wander With Ola
June 23, 2018Oh wow, my family and I have been using Dove products since forever. I don’t think we have Dove Baby products here (yet) though.
Summer Mitch Ryan
June 25, 2018I remember bath time with my daughter before was a bit of a challenge as she was so tiny as a baby. However those great times to reminisce.
Jess
June 26, 2018Absolutely love Baby Dove! The smell is my favorite!
Samuel frodo
June 27, 2018Dove is an awesome brand with great products, great tips for baby baths. What a cute baby, baby is one hell of a model
Melissa Chapman
June 28, 2018These are grea products for babies and my brother still has small kids to bathe daily. I will let him know about Dove as a trusted brand.
Karissa @WithOurBest
June 28, 2018Those little baby rolls are so adorable! I am so glad you care so much to use great products on him. What a sweet face.
Marcie W.
June 28, 2018I miss the days of bathing my children when they were little. I remember being extra cautious about the type of products I purchased due to their extra sensitive skin.
KIm
June 28, 2018What an absolute cutie pie! My son had one of those ducky towels when he was a baby, which was 15 years ago:(
Sarah Bailey
June 28, 2018He is such a happy little chap! It is definitely good to make your little one love bath time! These sound like some great products to have.
Ashley
June 28, 2018Your little one is adorable! I didn’t know dove made baby products.
Terri Steffes
June 28, 2018The baby is getting so big and is so cute!! I bet you are over the moon in love! I love your bath essentials list. Perfect.
Joely Smith
June 28, 2018Wow those bath toys look like such fun! Hey I am 49 and STILL use Dove body wash and other products! Love them! They keep my skin so baby soft even now!
Carol Cassara
June 29, 2018It’s really important to make sure that your baby feels comfortable during bath time! Love that Dove now has baby products that are safe and effective! So lovely!
Bianca Dottin
June 29, 2018Dove is a staple brand in our home. We don’t have a baby but whenever we are going to a baby shower we always gift them Baby Dove.
Sara Welch
June 29, 2018The Dove line is one of my favorites when it comes to the entire family. It works for kids, the husband, AND myself which makes it easier on me!
Reesa Lewandowski
June 29, 2018Awh your little one has gotten so big! I love Dove and use their body washes often for my family.
Shoshana Sue
June 30, 2018Dove products are best with moisturising dry skin .My daughters use Dove soap and its perfect. By the way your little ‘dove’ is growing so fast and cute
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
June 30, 2018We love Baby Dove1 My baby’s skin love it and it smells amazing.
Aileen Adalid
July 2, 2018These are such great tips! Now I know what to buy for my friends who have kids 😉 Thank you!