Baby Bath Safety

Splish Splash Baby Loves to Take a Bath!! Baby Bath Safety!

Bath time has so many benefits beyond cleaning your baby! It provides a sensory experience, can calm a fussy baby down at the end of the day, and can create a special ritual and bond.

Follow these baby bath safety tips to keep your baby safe

• Temperature
• Non slip surface
• Full attention

Bath Temperature

• Only use warm water. Safe water temperature is around 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius
• Keep water heater set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid burns
• Test the temperature of the water with your elbow
• You don’t need very much water-2 inches is enough!

Safe Bath Surface

• Use a hard plastic baby tub with a sling (I loved this one with both of my boys!) or a sink
• A nonslip mat is a must if you have an older baby
• Do not use a bath seat or chair that can tip over
• Use a bath spout cover

Full Attention on Baby

• Gather all your supplies before the bath—Towels, washcloth, baby wash
• Never leave your baby unattended! Even for a second!
• Drain the water immediately after the bath

Baby Bath Toys

Bath time is more fun when you have some cute bath toys! Here are some of my favorites!

Boon Inc has some really great baby bath toy options including their: Bath Cogs, Pipes, and Net. My boys also love the Nubby Octopus.

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