OHbaby! Forums : Stupid Question re: Baby baths https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:39:33 +0000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:08:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35206 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : Why not get a tummy tub? They...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124940&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124940 Author: Gardengirl
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 8:08pm

Why not get a tummy tub? They take hardly any water, aren't heavy to carry when the water is in them and babies love them. Ours was one of our best buys. ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:08:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124940&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124940 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We have a bath on the kitchen...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124927&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124927 Author: Rovic
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 7:57pm

We have a bath on the kitchen bench too, although is a bit high for me so it means DH has to do it . Good daddy/bubba bonding time. We don't have a big bath here unfortunately. The one time i had a bath with DS when we were staying with my parents, he did a big poo in the bath  so we both had to have a shower. Still gives lots of entertainment to DH and my dad when they think about it. lol

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:57:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124927&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124927 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We had a baby bath given to us...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124714&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124714 Author: Delli
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 3:26pm

We had a baby bath given to us and Jude grew out of it in only a couple of weeks and so we used it around 5-8 times? We much preferred to just have him in the bath or the shower with us - so much easier. I won't bother with the baby bath this time I don't think.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:26:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124714&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124714 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : Thanks for the responses! You...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124469&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124469 Author: caraMel
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 11:09am

Thanks for the responses!
You know how sometimes you think and think about something that should be really straightforward but you just can't get your head around it for some reason?
]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:09:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124469&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124469 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : I had a bath that fits under the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124410&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124410 Author: millymollymandy
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 10:19am

I had a bath that fits under the change table - was brilliant used the bench to change her and them all at waist height. There's a hose thingy that fills and drains it - no lifting required.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:19:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124410&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124410 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We are still using a baby bath...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124403&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124403 Author: MamaT
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 10:14am

We are still using a baby bath (but we don't have a real bath). I just make DH lug it to the bathroom to empty  Although I fill it and carry it to the lounge myself, I actually find it easier to lift than DS]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:14:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124403&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124403 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We just used the normal bath to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124362&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124362 Author: Mrs_B
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 9:43am

We just used the normal bath to start with but then went out and brought a baby bath when DS was about 6 weeks old (can't remember why? I think it was to save water). It fits inside the normal bath so easy to fill and empty with no lifting involved

We stopped using it when he was about 5mths old as we bathed him using the cradle hold and he got to long for it and use to push off the end and then clonk his head! ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:43:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124362&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124362 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : I get in the bath with DD and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124353&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124353 Author: High9
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 9:37am

I get in the bath with DD and bath her with me and then dp takes her when she's done and dries her while I have my bath and then we get her dressed, fed and put to bed.

A few other mums jump in the shower with the baby, but Lily wriggles too much and hates the water on her face so a no go here. ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:37:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124353&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124353 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We were given a baby bath and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124271&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124271 Author: Emmecat
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 8:02am

We were given a baby bath and use it in the big bath...after a few goes experimenting with lugging the damn thing around to the kitchen table etc when Clodagh was newborn. It was far too heavy for my back and far too hard so it migrated to the bathroom and we just bring it in and out as required. In fact we *still* use it for Clodagh.....lol she's not very big so seems to still fit her but guess the time is coming where she'll go into the big girls tub *sob*]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:02:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124271&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124271 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We used a baby bath which we put...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124263&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124263 Author: minik8e
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 7:46am

We used a baby bath which we put on the kitchen bench right beside the sink....easy to fill and easy to empty that way (just pull the little plug at the bottom!!). We used it until they were too long to fit in it, when we went to the big bath. We've never used a bath support.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:46:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124263&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124263 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We have never used a baby bath...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124244&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124244 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 6:49am

We have never used a baby bath or bath support with either kid! DH has always bathed or showered them in with him, or sometimes thwy bath with me. Its so cool to be able to float them around in the water, so relaxing for them! As DS got bigger, he has been in the bath with DD holding him, but Ive had my arms in the water too just encase, with a non-slip bath mat under them both.]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:49:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124244&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124244 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : We used a baby bath in the bathroom...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124235&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124235 Author: CarrieMum
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 12:37am

We used a baby bath in the bathroom so it was easy to fill and empty. We would use the shower hose to fill it up and then drop down the baby bath tube into the bath to empty it.
You can also buy a blow up support for the big bath from baby city, it just suckers onto the bath when blown up to support baby. Its easy to store when its deflated as it folds up really small. I had one for travelling and it was great.
Then we moved on to just using the big bath with a non-slip mat inside to stop him slipping around once he could sit up. ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:37:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124235&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124235 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : Yeah you might find the kitchen...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124234&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124234 Author: nathansmummy
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Posted: 12 August 2010 at 12:04am

Yeah you might find the kitchen sink is easier until baby is big enough. Leaning over a big bath with a tiny baby could be pretty uncomfortable and might feel a bit awkward. Bathing a newborn is pretty awkward enough!! I've got a baby bath and a support thing and neither was used for very long so if you'd prefer the kitchen sink and a towel for grip, then go for it!]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:04:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124234&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124234 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : As long as your back can handle...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124211&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124211 Author: LouD
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Posted: 11 August 2010 at 10:23pm

As long as your back can handle leaning over a bath. we have a bath that we just chuck on the kitchen bench and empty right into the kitchen sink.   we used the toweling support thing until he was sitting up, just meant we could be a bit more hands free and like kicker said, my arms got real sore leaning on the edge and cutting circulation off. You can also buy those blow up baths that can go in the bath, that way its not taking up too much room in your house.]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:23:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124211&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124211 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : I bought a support thing... we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124207&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124207 Author: stefany3
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Posted: 11 August 2010 at 10:09pm

I bought a support thing... we hardly ever used it. We used, and still use a baby bath (we put it inside the big bath).
We got a non-slip mat for the bottom of the bath (less messy than a towel), which is great for now too (15months old) as he always wants to stand up.]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:09:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124207&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124207 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : You could do as you suggested,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124205&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124205 Author: Kicker
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Posted: 11 August 2010 at 10:06pm

You could do as you suggested, also some people use a kitchen sink whilst bubs is very small.

We got given a baby bath and used it for about 4 weeks and then just used support in the big bath, mainly because it gave me either a sore back or sore arms (where they rested on the bath) bending over holding bubs the whole time.]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:06:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124205&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124205 <![CDATA[Stupid Question re: Baby baths : This is probably a bit of a dumb...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124186&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124186 Author: caraMel
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Posted: 11 August 2010 at 9:46pm

This is probably a bit of a dumb thing to ask, forgive me - I'm pregnant and tired!
I keep putting off buying a baby bath because I hated having to fill and empty and lug the stupid thing around. So I started thinking, maybe I could just get one of those bath support things and bath him in the big bath instead?
And then I thought, do I actually need one of the supports? Our house is bursting at the seams with stuff as it is!
So my question is, would it be bad to just put a towel in the big bath to make it less slippery and do bubs that way?]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:46:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35206&PID=1124186&title=stupid-question-re-baby-baths#1124186