She pulls herself up after I sit her down. Because the baby tub is slippery (and so is she), she has slipped a few times while I was holding on to her. Is there another way to bathe her more safely? Her bath is part of her daily bedtime routine and I would like to keep it.
2006-12-11 07:28:29 · 23 answers · asked by itgirly 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Since she's old enough to sit up on her own, just put her in the regular tub after you place a tub mat (or equivalent) in the bottom. You should also invest in a soft cover for the faucet to make it safer in case she does fall. In reality, kids will stand up in the bathtub. Just take precautions and make sure you're sitting right there with her. Also, distract her with some great tub toys.
2006-12-11 07:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Move her to the big tub, or bathe her in the sink. Kids love having a bath in the sink.
I am surprised that you are still using a baby tub at 10 months. If you use the big tub then make sure that you have those non-slip mats in the tub.
2006-12-11 07:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter does this. I've considered buying those no slip bath mats. I don't like the seats because it's too hard to wash her bottom. Every time she stands up I tell he sit down and put her back down. Hopefully she gets it soon. dont use complete sentences and explanations because she doesn't understand anyways. Doctors will tell you to be as simplistic as possible with this age. I bathe with her quite a bit too. It allows her to splash and play and it doesn't bother me because I"m already wet. I'm surprised she's not too long for the baby tub yet. My daughter loves to be bathed in kitchen. Don't know why she just does. I hate it because I have to mop the floor after. Let me know if you come up with something.
2006-12-11 07:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by Kennedy & Kevin's mommy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 9 month old who I bathe in the regular tub with a couple inches of water. She also likes to stand, but I have a rubber mat in the tub to help prevent her from slipping and getting hurt. There are also little rubber stickers that stick to the bottom of the tub also. Hope that helps. I've also seen inflatable baby tubs, maybe that would help protect your baby when he/she wants to stand.
2006-12-11 07:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When my kids got to this point, I purchased a very sturdy rectangular plastic laundry basket, lined the bottom with a large removable sponge-like infant bath insert (meant to be used in a sink or tub to bathe a newborn) and then bathed them in the big bathtub in the basket. The basket allows water to flow freely for cleaning them... they can't slip and fall far (but never leave them unattended anyway!) and if they want to stand up, they can use the rim of the basket to hold on for support.
I also got a handheld shower device so I could just hose them off easily while they were sitting/standing in the big tub in their basket :)
2006-12-11 07:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I got an inflatable tub. It is quicker to fill, the bottom is less slippery and it seems to help discourage standing. Other than that just keep saying "No" when she stands.
Get the washing out of the way first and if she stands during the playing part, just get her out. If she cries put her back sitting and tell her "Sit in the tub, no standing"
2006-12-11 07:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe trying a bath ring [seat] or getting in with her. A good non slip bath mat works well. Try putting toys in the tub so that she will stay interested in staying in the tub. Hope this helps. I put a link below for a bath ring!
2006-12-11 07:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could bathe with her, or SAFETY 1st, makes a tub that has a seat attached to it (its also removable to be used in big tub) The child, ages 6 month-15 months (or until the baby outgrows it) can sit down securely. It keeps both of your hands free, and VERY difficult for baby to wiggle out of it, much less stand up.
good Luck.
2006-12-11 07:40:36 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try placing a towel in the bottom in the baby tub to keep her from slipping when she is standing.
I work in the health care field. When I give someone a shower, I put a towel down because they do not have bath mats. It works wonderfully. It doesn't work dry on the dry floor of course, then it is slick, but it works in the shower wet.
2006-12-11 07:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take a small tub, put water and bubbles in it and take it into the living room sit on the floor and wash her up with she stands. This way she is on the floor and doesn't slip but she is also standing like she wants to.
2006-12-11 07:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by Tri-trippin-Nelle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋