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Toddlers and Bath Time

Jessie was nine months old when she joined our family. We were already caring for another little girl who was 27 days older. After our experiences with the first girl, we thought the two would be able to take a bath together and have a good time. We put both little girls in the tub. Jessie wasn’t having any of it. We were not expecting that. We thought that maybe the bathtub was too big and she needed the blowup duckie tubby instead. We got out the other tub and blew it up. We filled it with water that was … Continue reading →

Baby Bathtubs

When our daughter was born, we didn’t give her a bath for a long time. We for sure didn’t want her to get the usual bath most newborns get within hours of being born. The vernix (white, waxy-looking substance covering a newborn’s skin) has many health benefits for babies, and we wanted it to be absorbed into her skin, not washed off. When her umbilical cord fell off and we finally felt comfortable giving her a bath, we were excited to try out her infant bathtub. The little hammock that came with the infant tub was great, because it kept … Continue reading →

Checking Your Remodeling Recoup Cost

Do you ever wonder what upgrades to your home might add in terms of value? Even with a slumping housing market, you can still increase your home’s resale value with the right renovation. As everyone knows, kitchen and bathrooms get the greatest recoup in investment overall, but some other numbers may surprise you. Recoup value on projects can vary by region. This can make sense in some places, such as insulated windows in New England getting a greater recoup value, while not make sense in other places, such as upgrading an air conditioning system in Texas getting a small recoup … Continue reading →

Bathtime Chaos or Bathtime Calm?

To watch movies and television shows, bathtime with babies, toddlers, and small children is often a time of sweet bonding and mellow conversation. Anyone who has actually parented knows that bath time can often be a battle, a mess, and a time of crazy chaos. Getting kids bathed and ready for bed, or having a morning shower to get ready to head out the door can be anything but calm! My kids went through stages when it came to bath and hygeine. They did not all three love bath time from the very beginning–some did, some did not like the … Continue reading →

Frugal Bath Fun

Want to surprise your kids at bath time with some fun? Try these frugal ideas that will still keep you afloat. Nowadays there are so many options out there for bath toys. From the traditional plastic boats to colored crystals that turn the bath water blue, you can empty your wallet as fast as you can fill up the tub. Of course we have some frugal alternatives that are either free or cost only pennies. In place of those fancy colored bath crystal, try a drop or two of food coloring. Blue is especially nice. Kids will love playing in … Continue reading →

Frugal Solutions for Dry Skin in The Bath

Use these frugal solutions in the bath for the smoothest most hydrated skin. The winter, with its dry air and exposure to indoor heating really wrecks havoc on skin, turning it dry, irritated and even cracked and bleeding. It is important to get your dry skin under control and help it start its healing process. Creams and lotions often make the situation worse, especially if you are trying to save money. That is because most lotions contain alcohol, and alcohol dries skin! This is true even on most of the the expensive designer moisturizers. Go ahead and look at those … Continue reading →

Friday Baby Laughs: The Spoon Wars

If you’ve started feeding your baby solids, you’ve likely experienced this. You go to feed your baby only to realize that he or she has decided it’s time to gain a little independence. As they are trying to grab for the spoon you quickly start to pull it back, and a mini tug-of-war ensues. What are they thinking, you wonder? After all, he’s only a baby! Then the crying starts, perhaps turning into wails and an all out temper tantrum. You begin questioning yourself. Am I being overprotective? Is my baby old enough to hold his or her own spoon? … Continue reading →

Shower Time: Switching from Baths

My six-year-old daughter, Samantha just started taking showers instead of our usual bath routine. I knew she was ready, because I had taught her how to wash her hair and body. She did it well on her own after some time. We also have a bar on the shower wall that she can hold onto if she feels she’ll fall. The bottom of the tub is covered with a grip-type covering to reduce the risk of falling. How do you know when your child’s ready to have shower time? 1. They wash and rinse their body and hair thoroughly. 2. … Continue reading →

Bathtub Medicine

My last pregnancy was long and painful. Often the only relief from the pain was found submerged in the depths of our wonderful jetted bathtub where I spent literally hours a day surrendering and healing. My son, Noah, was born in the water, in fact. Perhaps it is no coincidence that he has always been a water baby. One of our first major bonding moments was just a day after giving birth when, on my midwife’s orders, we found our way into that same jetted tub to relax and heal while sharing an herbal bath soak. This is where Noah … Continue reading →

Bath Toys Are Not Clean!

As parents, we do our best to keep our homes clean for our family’s health and safety. It is part of being a parent, the seemingly never-ending chore of cleaning house. However, we are human, and some things are overlooked. Our parenting life is hectic, and we just don’t think of some things (yes, I am going to add another chore to your list). One of those things is right in your bathroom. You see them every night as your child plays and splashes in the bathtub getting squeaky clean. Nevertheless her bath toys won’t stay clean for too long … Continue reading →