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We've all learned a lot about face masks over the past few months but many people want to know more about the filters. I didn't think about how important having a filter was until I read the following info on the CDC's website and wanted to pass this along to help clear up any misunderstandings about how they work and why they're so important.
The 2.5 in PM2.5 refers to the size of the pollutant in micrometres. Bear with us here while it gets a bit mathematics-y! Micrometres have this symbol: µm and are equivalent to 0.001 millimetres. The smallest thing that the average human eye can perceive is about 0.1 millimetres, which is around the same width as a human hair. So in order for us to see something as incredibly small as a micrometre, we need to use powerful microscopes. Here’s a diagram from the Environmental Protection Agency to help you visualize the scale of these tiny particles.
Although mostly invisible to the naked eye, the air we breathe is full of tiny particles of; chemicals, soil, smoke, dust or allergens, in the form of liquids, gases, or solids. When we burn fossil fuels for energy use and production. The release of gases and chemicals are created air pollution, posing a risk to human health and the planet as a whole. These minuscule airborne hazards are referred to as particulate matter, or PM.
While it is obvious that breathing in any particles in the air is going to aggravate your airways, experts are particularly worried about the extremely small particles such as PM2.5 as they not only penetrate deep into our lungs but are also so minute that they can even pass into our bloodstream.
Depending on how healthy you are in general, PM2.5 will have different long and short term negative health effects. When exposed to levels of PM2.5 between to moderate – hazardous range, one may experience the following effects:
PM2.5 also damages the environment by increasing acidity in the soil and water bodies. Which in turn affects their ability to produce food and support life.
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Bath time is an essential part of life, but when you have a child who is afraid of baths, it can be a real challenge to get everybody clean, much less teach your child how to love the bath.
If your child doesn’t like to take baths, these are a few things that might help them ease into the process a bit more. We’ve partnered with our sponsor, Tub Cubby to bring you these fun ideas.
1 – Make sure they have a lot of bubbles. I’ve found bubbles to be the make-or-break for bath time at our house. For the first few years of my son’s life I never bothered buying bubble bath because I figured it was non-essential and we were on a tight budget.
I have since changed my mind. Bubble bath is, in fact, essential. The kids hop happily in the bath when they know they are about to be overwhelmed with bubbles. Since most bubble bath is glorified soap, it also helps for kiddos who are not so keen on meticulously washing themselves. Everyone comes out clean and sweet-smelling after they’ve spent some time playing in a few inches of bubbles.
2 – Toys. Toys. Toys. TOYS. Bath toys can make or break bath time, especially for a more stubborn kiddo. The bath should be filled with all sorts of wonderful toys that they ONLY see when they are in the tub. This means, they have to agree to get in the water to have access to all the special and fun things you have for glorious water playtime.
If your child still doesn’t want to get in the bath, another way to ease them into the idea and lessen their fear of water, is to allow them to play with some of these toys from outside the tub. They can lead over the ledge of the filled tub and play with your supervision for awhile until they get used to the idea of being near water.
3 – Never speak negatively about bath time. Being afraid of, or hating the bath might seem silly to us as adults, but it can be a source of really big fears and emotions for kids. Never use their timidness or fear about the bath as a threat or even to tease. Use language that encourages them that baths are happy, helpful times and not scary throughout the day and most especially when it’s time to go to the bath.
4 – Organize the toys. One down side to a lot of toys is that they end up getting water all over everything OR just sitting in their wetness so they are gross to use for next bath. Trust me, there’s nothing worse than convincing your kiddo that they’ll have all their favorite bath toys waiting for them if they will only agree to get in the tub.
Using the tub cubby is the BEST way to do this. It hangs on the wall next to the tub and allows the toys to drip dry between baths so they don’t just sit and stay wet.
5. Inch by inch – Start small! You don’t have to put the bath on full blast right at first. Fill up the tub an inch while the child is in the other room. This will keep your child from being scared by the loud tub faucet. Starting with only a small, less-intimidating amount of water in the tub can help ease them into the bathtime transition as well. This can be a gradual progression from little more than a sponge bath in an inch of water, to eventually becoming more and more comfortable with sitting in a tub full of water, and hopefully even one day LOVING to play in the bath.
Have you tried any of these tricks with a reluctant bather? Tell us your bath ideas in the comments and don’t forget to check out these awesome tub cubby options for storing your tub toys and supplies!
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Trees deliver an organic material, one that has far better acoustical qualities than the others. A bath in a wooden tub integrates one into a deeper state of becoming clean. This is mainly because the pliable structure of wood diffuses many sounds which could disturb a bath.
The smell of wood, especially when powered up by water, can provide a deep awakening of spirit to the bath. Discovering the sacred sense of their scents may give a connection to one's ancestors, along with to subtle messages from the spirits of the forest.
A wooden bathtub provides any bathroom a superb, distinct look. Like other kinds of bathtubs, wooden bathtubs have their advantages and disadvantages. A wood bathtub makes a stunning addition to any bathroom, and they can typically be made following a consumer's requirements. On the other hand, these tubs are often a lot more expensive than other bathtubs, and the wood used may warp or crack eventually.
Natural beauty and uniqueness are also a couple of the greatest factors that some homeowners would select a wooden bathtub. The natural character of the wood is often its greatest asset. In some cases a manufacturer will stain the wood dark, rich colors, but other times the wood will simply be sealed, allowing the natural color to shine through.
Because wood is often easily worked with, a wooden bathtub can usually be made in any size or shape. Wooden tubs are often much larger and deeper than other tubs. This often makes for a luxurious soaking experience.
The significant price of installing a wooden bathtub is normally one reason that a buyer will avoid it. They can often cost thousands of US dollars. Cast iron, fiberglass, and acrylic-coated steel tubs often offer a way more economical choice. Old salvaged wooden bathtubs, however, may only require nothing but labor. These are a rare find, however.
And because water sitting on wood can cause serious damage, it is most likely that a wooden bathtub will not last as long as other kinds of bathtubs. Extreme moisture can cause wood to rupture, crack, warp, or rot as time pass. Lots of makers suggest using a wooden bathtub at least once a week to avoid it from drying out. Several may think of this more of an advantage, however, rather than a disadvantage of a wooden bathtub.
For a second there, I am sure that the picture of a child holding a crayon stick next to a clean white wall crossed your mind. But if you're concerned your bath will look like a graffiti doodles there are dozens of washable bath crayons out there, that will spray right off, but drawings are so much more fun than white walls anyway.
There are letters and numbers that are made from foam which you can use to bring creativity to bath time. If your baby is really small, let them enjoy pulling them down and putting them up on the bath wall. Older children will enjoy counting or spelling as they get through their bath.
Not many children can hide their love for music. You have obviously seen your toddler responding to certain tunes and tracks with excitement. Music is both calming and soothing for babies so if you feel that your baby is sleepy and you want to help the mood to keep on, introduce music at their bath.
Toddlers will be intrigued by the water color and most will want to hold it in their hands. For older babies, you can put the colored water in different colors of balloons and play a game of identifying colors. This is a brilliant way of stimulating the vision sense of your baby and broadens their mind to view water differently.
What you need:
If you have food color in your house, then you are good to go with this game. While food grade coloring is safe on baby skin, water coloring drops or tablets can also be used.
5. Glow Sticks
When you come home from work late and you still need to bath your toddler, they may not like it very much because they may be already sleepy or afraid of the water. Using glow sticks is an interesting way of creating a bath experience that they will look forward to again. Glow forms can also be used for the same effect. By dimming the bathroom lights, your child can identify and reach out to glow items on the walls and in the water.
What you need:
Glow sticks and glow forms can be picked from the parties’ decorations section of a store. To use them for a long time, freeze them to preserve their glowing properties.
Magic Gro toys are recommended for children aged 3 years and above. You place a small form of something into the water and within seconds they balloon up in size. Older children will be interested to watch everything that is placed in the water growing but the younger ones may pick one item as their favorite. Before you start this game, make sure that you have familiarized your toddler with the small version of the item that will grow.
If your toddler is old enough to have attended a birthday party, then they already know what a balloon looks like. Younger ones will marvel at their efforts at trying to catch a slippery balloon while the older ones will be excited with being able to throw the balloons all over the water and the bathroom. Playing a game of throw and catch makes bath time memorable.
What you need:
Different colors of balloons filled up to different sizes. Most balloons are sold in packs with hundreds of pieces in assorted colors. You might even have some left over from your last holiday or event decoration.
Babies and toddlers love to create messes that involve colors and anything that they can get their tiny hands on. So that you do not have a lot of cleaning to do afterwards, you can dip your baby’s hand in shaving cream and have them paint any part of the bathtub with it. This is the perfect bath time activity for tiny hands equipped with food color and shaving cream. The food color makes what they have done visible.
When you introduce an ice cube into the water, the task for your toddler will be to catch it which is almost impossible. Make the chase interesting by using colored water to make the ice cubes.
A themed bath can be tailored to interest toddlers and older children alike. If your baby has just began learning numbers, you can turn your bathroom into a class by sticking sponge numbers all over the walls and have them call them out as they bath. Older babies will enjoy dressing up like a princess or prince in the water as they bath.
What you need:
Think about the various themes that you think your toddler will be interested in then buy items to represent each one of them. You can even buy toy fish for your toddler to fish for as they take their bath.
Every home has its own traditions created from experiences that family members share. Feel free to combine, borrow ideas and mix up the games to suit every scenario. Bath time can be fun for both baby and mum as this successful parent shares tips for organized bathrooms.
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Serenity Bathtub
This incredibly styled from solid bronze with silver and gold accents bathtub will make the one bathing feel like a royalty (or maybe in this case they already are). This 2 feet tall & 18 inches deep tub can be bought for $76,658.40, not surprising that only a dozen of this particular design was produced.
Le Cob Glass Bathtub
Le Cob Glass unfussy bathtub that is made with many features of a pool provides a relaxing effect on the people due to the perfect water circulation in it and pebbles under the surface of tub gives a relaxing effect on the people. It is not very big one that is an advantage about it and can possibly be easily kept in small bathrooms. This $34,000 bathtub is ideal for those who love seeing the simplicity and beauty of glass.
Red Diamond Bathtub
One amazing function this bathtub is that it offers the GSM module, this lets you 'call' the bathtub and get it ready for a nice bath in advance. You can control it through your smartphone, this is clearly the technological future of bathtubs. This is worth $47,200.
Diamond Bathtub
Diamonds are forever, they say. Who would have imagined that you can have your diamonds as you bathe? It is designed especially with some traditional look that is very expensive. It is designed with almost valuable Swarovski stones that kept it look beautiful and luxurious. The price of this particular bathtub is $39,000.
The Baldi Rock Crystal Bathtub
The Baldi Rock Crystal is the tub that was also designed very high-class. It is designed in the style of Italy to make it appear like the creation the older Italian sculptures. It is so high-class, that it will look like a sculpture in a museum. This $790,310 bathtub is enhanced with precious stones and diamonds.
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It may sound such a buzzkill, but imposing some rules in the bathroom wouldn’t hurt that much. Your kids may have a hard time following these rules but they’ll eventually get used to it, plus, you can teach your children discipline by letting they obey the rules you made. Also make sure that the rules you set are of course, achievable. It’s good for your kids to follow some rules in the bathroom and start doing so at a young age so that it will not be hard for them when they grow up.
Lead an Example
Of course, the best way to train the kids to leave the bathroom organized is to show them that you, yourself value cleanliness. For starters, you can show them the proper way of cleaning and arranging the toys or bath products so that they will know what to do when they are already the one tidying up the bathroom. You should also make sure that you exhibit consistency in keeping the bathroom organized.
Make Bathroom Organizing Interesting
Let’s be honest here, cleaning is never interesting but it doesn’t have to be this way for the kids because they can have a fun time while cleaning a disorganized bathroom. You can innovate some fun activity that will encourage them to help in arranging the toys and bath products they used. Example is to tell a story as you organize the items into its proper places. Also, by cleaning up the bathroom together, you can spend more time with your kids., hitting two birds with one stone!
Make Use of Bath Toy Organizers
There are already bath toy organizers available in the market. Using this can be easier and more convenient for you and your kids. You just have to make sure that the bath toy organizer you purchase is sturdy enough to hold the toys and is mold-free so that it won’t damage your kids’ toys.
Here are some of the essential items to keep your bathroom organized and good-looking:
Good Lighting
Of course, nobody wants to use the bathroom if it is dark. It would give you and your guests an unwelcoming and heavy feeling. They may even think of scary thoughts while using your bathroom!
Good Mirror
Yes, there is already a built-in mirror in your bathroom but why settle for that ordinary mirror when you can choose from various types of mirror. You would actually like preparing yourself for work if you have a great reflection on your awesome mirror.
Good Cleaning Materials
In choosing your cleaning materials, make sure that you choose those items that are effective and easy to use.
Toothbrush Holder
This item is sometimes taken for granted until you drop your toothbrush on the floor (or worse, in the toilet) Always make sure that you have a toothbrush holder in your bathroom, so you be more hygienic and organized.
Good Smelling Hand Soap/ Sanitizer
Everybody wants to give a good impression to their guests, and so, if you have guests who frequently come over then make sure you have chosen a good smelling hand soap or sanitizer.
A Matching Set of Towels
To make your bathroom more appealing and organized, don’t just choose a variety or random designs of towels. Always observe uniformity when it comes to your towels, it makes your bathroom look good and organized.
Durable Bathroom Organizer
If you really want a mess-free bathroom, might as well get a bathroom organizer This will make your life easier for you will know the whereabouts of your bath products and other items.
The list above are a must-buy if you are the type of person who wants everything to be well-organized. Making sure that your bathroom looks good does not really cost a lot. You just need to use your initiative and to work with your creative juices. And there you go! Goodbye messy bathroom and say hello to a well-organized one!
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Clean out unwanted items
This is actually the first step in organizing your bathroom. Too many unnecessary stuff will occupy so much space therefore, so if you want a spacious bathroom just take your unwanted things away from your bathroom as much as possible. You clearly have objects in your bathroom that you do not use in a daily basis, so to save space, better much put those things away. That does not mean you should throw it away but you should look for some place to put it, just not your bathroom area.
Group your things
For sure, your kids have the tendency of asking you everyday on the whereabouts of towels, tissues, cotton, lotion or other things they need for their bath. You can make your life and your family’s daily routine easier and more convenient if you just group your things according to their uses. For example: you can group hair products, appliances, nail polish, dental items, etc. It will be easier for all of you to locate things you need.
Find a place for each item
Another reason why most bathrooms become unorganized is because there are lots of stand-alone products. These are things that are usually on their own in a certain area. As you group your things according to its use, might as well find a place for those items. You can place it in a drawer, cabinet, bin or whatever container you can make use of. Of course, make sure that it’s also pleasing to the eyes and presentable. And for everyone’s convenience, see to it that bath products are placed near the bathtub and the shower.
Clear your counter
For your bathroom to look really organized, it’s better to clear off your counter. You can put few things on your counter but just keep stuff that are necessary like hand sanitizer and soap. The rest of the items can be put inside an organizer which can be hanged and placed just beside the bathroom counter.
Train your kids to be organized
Your efforts will all be wasted if your kids keep on disorganizing everything. Teach your kids the proper places for everything and for sure they will be get used to it. Always remind them about the importance of organizing things not just in the bathroom but in the entire house. Remember that your kids learn their manners from you and so as early as possible, teach them how to be organized and responsible in your home at all times.
Here are some bath time facts you need to know:
Bath Talk Can Help in Learning
When taking a bath, always see to it that you have an actual conversation with them. Ask them about colors, numbers, letters, simple instructions or you can also tell them a story while you bathe them. As early as possible, you should expose them to verbal communication so that they can have a wider vocabulary and can communicate well.
Bubbles During Bath Time Improves Hand-Eye Coordination
Children love bubbles, they play with it and enjoy doing so. But did you know that letting them play with those will help them practice and improve their hand and eye coordination? Bubbles also teach babies that things can exist even when they are not seen.
Bath Time Music Stimulates Memory
Music can really aid in babies’ brain development but have you ever thought of bringing music inside the bathroom? You might as well consider doing so because study shows that playing music or even just singing nursery rhymes and bath songs with them can stimulate a part of their brain that is responsible for visual imagery and memory.
Multi-Sensory Experiences
Bath time is s time for touch. Research shows that this can help in the cognitive and emotional development of the babies. Every time you rub your baby’s skin, their heart rate and blood pressure becomes smaller which causes them to be more calm and relaxed. During bath, the babies also use most of their senses, from listening to the dripping and splashing of water, watching bubbles pop, and to smelling soap and shampoo. Their multi-sensory skill is practiced and stimulated.
Technology-Free Time
Most of the parent won’t probably bring any technological devices when bathing their babies maybe because of the fear of dropping them in the water. If you are to give your baby a bath, bathroom should be a gadget-free zone because bath time is supposed to be an intimate activity for your little one. This intimate activity will bring out the strongest parent-child bond between you and your precious little one.
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Here are some designs your kids will probably love:
Bathroom of Colors
What we love about designing stuff for kids is that we can play with lots of colors. Children love anything colorful so they probably love this design, you can also let them decide what colors to use.
The Jungle Bathroom
Do your kids love the jungle as much as they love bathing? Well, you can give both to your kids! You can design your bathroom like a forest and put some wild animals in it. Children will surely love pretending to be hunters in a wild forest.
Underwater Bathroom
Most kids love the ocean and undoubtedly they would love bathing as much as they love swimming in the ocean if you design their bathroom like it’s underwater.
Cartoon-Inspired Bathroom
Who’s your kid’s favorite cartoon character? Your child would love it if he/she can see them not just on television but also in their bathroom.
Color your Bathroom
Kids already have their favorite color and they would probably enjoy bathing if they love the entire color of their stylish bathroom.
Nautical Bathroom
Does your kid love pretending to be a captain of a ship? We have an idea for you! Why not decorate your kid’s bathroom like they’re in a chip. They would probably want to stay in there all day if you do!
Flowery Bathroom
This is for those kids who like gardening. Designing their bathroom like this will make them feel like they are in their own garden, for sure they’ll love flowers even more.
There are lots of ideas on how to make bath time more interesting for your little ones, you just have to be creative and think like a child. So say goodbye to ordinary bathrooms and say hello to a more fun and enjoyable bath time!
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Here are some toys your kids will probably enjoy:
Stacking Ducks Cups
Kids love ducks as much as they love anything colorful and no doubt, they will surely enjoy these colorful stacking duck cups. They can enjoy filling up these ducks with water and splash it within the tub or to you!
Foam Stickers
These foam stickers come in different colors, sizes, shapes, forms and characters. You can buy those with colorful shapes so you can teach your toddlers basic colors and shapes while they take a bath. You can also buy those with characters so you can tell them a story. See? Bathing doesn’t have to be just about cleaning, it can be both fun and educational.
Squeaky Yellow Ducks
Nothing beats the original. Of course, almost all of us if not all experienced playing with these squeaky yellow ducks. These are the usual toys most parents give their children. And for sure, kids love the squishiness and yellowness of these cute little ducks.
Fishnet and Fishes
Do your kids love catching fishing? Well, you can take that into the four corners of your bathroom. You can give them these toy fishnets and fishes. They will surely have fun pretending to be fishermen trying to catch fishes in the ocean.
Submarine
Kids see submarines on televisions and they would love to ride in it. But it’s impossible to do that so why not just let them pretend to be riding those submarines in their bathtubs? Kids will undoubtedly enjoy this!
Bathing can be a fun and enjoyable daily activity. As parents, you just have to look and think of fun activities your kids can do while they take a bath. All these toys will keep your kids really busy so you don’t have to worry about them being so grumpy as you bathe them. Kids just need a little touch of fun for them to enjoy their daily activities.
]]>However, parents disregard the possible injuries their kids might get from accidents in bathtubs. We are not being paranoid here but statistically, every year, around 40,000 kids get injuries from shower and bathtub incidents, these include slipping on objects, swallowing hazardous materials and liquid chemicals, etc. But all of these can be prevented by following the bathtub safety tips provided below:
As parents, you don’t want any harm for your children. You only want what’s best and safe for them. But as parents it is also your responsibility to keep your kids away from any incidents that might happen in the bathroom, so don’t forget to follow the guidelines we provided for you and your precious little critter.
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Baskets On A Tension Rod - This bathroom facelift included this ingenious solution: a tension rod mounted behind the bath, with plastic baskets hung via shower curtain rings.
Colander – This handy kitchen device is not only perfect for draining your pasta but is also a perfectly functional bath toy holder. The holes in the base allow water to easily drain and for air to circulate to help the bath toys dry. Just like the dish racks, try to avoid using colanders made from metal.
Peg Basket – An inexpensive peg basket with a handle can be hung over your taps or suspended from your shower caddy. A plastic peg basket not only has holes to allow water to drain but most also come with a handle that can easily be suspended from your faucet or shower caddy. Perfect for smaller bath toys.
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Bath toys are one of those things that should stay in the bathroom. Not only for easy access during bath time, but also because they need to dry out when bath time is over, you don't want water all over your carpet after all.
Now if you were to put bath toys in an ordinary storage box or bucket; water would pool and you run the risk of mold and mildew forming. In addition to providing a handy place to hold bath toys, purpose made bath toy storage has plenty of ventilation to allow water to drain off the toys and allow air to circulate and dry them.
TIPS ON BUYING BATH TOY STORAGE
Since you have a rough idea of the different storage options available, lets check out at the different features you will need to take into consideration when buying something to hold your kid's bath toys.
DRAINAGE AND AIRFLOW
The bottom of the bath toy organizer should feature many small holes, allowing water to quickly and easily leave the storage unit. Holes not only let water out but also allow air to freely circulate around the bath toys, allowing them to quickly dry.
Proper drainage and air circulation are definitely important in a bath toy organizer. Without these two features your bath toys will remain wet, providing the perfect environment for mold and mildew to form.
TEXTURE OF TILES
Unfortunately if you have textured or porous tiles then you will be unable to you a suction cup bath toy organizer. Suction cups are designed to attach to completely flat, non-porous tiles.
Run your hand along your bath tiles. They should feel shiny and smooth. If this is the case, suction cup organizers will stick to your tiles. If the tiles feel slightly grainy or bumpy, suction cups will cause you no end of grief.
STORAGE CAPACITY
While this may seem like practical, the primary purpose of a bath toy holder is to hold, your guessed it, bath toys. Surprisingly, there are many bath toy storage options available that can only hold an extremely limited amount of toys. Identify the space that your baby's bath toys will take up before picking storage to hold them.
CONVENIENT TO USE
Some bath toy storage choices are so poorly designed that bath toys actually get stuck inside them. Imagine trying to empty the bath toys into the tub only to have them get caught inside the container. Annoying!
You can also help avoid bath toys from becoming stuck. Simply avoid cramming bath toys into the organizer so tightly that they wedge in there. If you need more space for toys, buy a bigger organizer.
Big holes net storage will catch onto any pieces that protrude from bath toys, making them difficult to remove. If you are looking for a net style bath toy organizer, look for a finer weave that resembles a tightly knit mesh.
Search for areas in other bath toy holders that may pose a similar problem. There is nothing more frustrating than poor design.
There are plenty of different kinds of bath toy storage choices available, each claiming it is better than the next. How do you decide on what kind of bath toy storage is best for you?
The Different Kinds Of Bath Toy Storage
There are various types of bath toy storage options available. To give you a basic understanding of what is in the market, I will quickly cover among the most common bath to storage options.
The Scoop and Store
When bath time is over, use a scoop to gather all the bath toys from the water. The scoop functions as storage for the toys, either attaching straight to your tiled wall by suction cup or to a mounted base station.
Scoops are popular among parents with bunches of bath toys as it makes removing toys from the water an unbelievably simple task.
Storage Net
Just like a fishing net, this bath toy storage option enables water to easily drain. Because of the open weave, air can easily flow around wet bath toys, allowing them to quickly dry.
These bath toy organizers can either be made up of a loose fishing net style weave or a mesh material with much smaller holes.
Bathtub Mounted Toy Storage
Bath toy storage that mounts directly onto your bathtub. Due to the easy to reach position, you can train your baby or child to put away his own bath toys once bath time is over.
An adjustable clamp is the most typically used method of attaching the bath toy storage to your bathtub.
Bath Toy Storage Basket
Essentially a basket with holes for water to drain out. Baskets can either come wall mounted or sit directly on your bathroom floor.
Baskets are the least popular among bath toy storage devices. Because of their construction, it is harder for air to circulate and dry your baby toys.
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And we all know that your kids love to soak and play in the tub! So now you have more reasons to keep your bathtub real clean and free from stains.
Bathtubs seem to become magnets for soap scum, mildew, and grime, as well as stubborn stains. All of us know that a dirty or blemished tub makes the whole bathroom feel grimy. Luckily, with just a few simple household ingredients and the following helpful steps, you can keep any tub sparkling clean:
Step 1: Ventilate Room
Ventilate the room by turning on any fans and opening any doors or windows.
Step 2: Wear Gloves
Put on rubber gloves to avoid direct contact to germs and to cleaning solution.
Step 3: Clean Drain
Take away any hair from the drain to avoid clog.
Step 4: Apply Cleaner
If your tub is porcelain or coated with enamel, apply a mildly abrasive bathtub or all-purpose cleaner to the tub and let it sit for a period of time, according to product directions. Scrub the tub with your brush, then rinse well.
Quick Tip: For a natural cleaning product, mix a teaspoon of liquid soap, a few drops of an antibacterial essential oil (such as eucalyptus, rosemary, tea tree, or peppermint), a cup of baking soda, and enough water to make a paste.
Step 5: Scrub & Rinse
If your tub is fiberglass or acrylic, use a sponge to apply a non abrasive cleaning product or one designed for fiberglass. Scrub gently, being careful not to scratch the tub, then rinse well.
Quick Tip:
If you damage the caulking along the tub while you are scrubbing, repair it as soon as you're done cleaning-- and before using the tub-- to prevent water damage.
Step 6 Remove grime Use your cleaning product and an old toothbrush to remove any hard-to-reach grime.
Step 7: Scrub Stains
For stubborn stains or rings on porcelain or enamel tubs, try scrubbing with baking soda on a damp sponge or a mildly abrasive cleaner.
Step 8: Clean Fixtures
Using a sponge or rag, clean the fixtures with an all-purpose cleaner.
Step 9: Rinse & Dry
Rinse off all remaining cleaner and dry the entire tub with a clean cloth. Now, after all that work, you can indulge yourself with a nice, hot bath.
Kids would barely pass up a soak in the tub. A warm and soothing soapy bath can be a go-to indoor kids activity to distract a cranky toddler or entertain a bored kiddo. Your kids have a basket full of bath toys that they love to play with, but you can also gather up a collection of fun kids activities to make bath time even more fun.
Most kids love animals, right? Obviously a lot of kids love to watch animal movies, stories about animals, they draw animals, and even pretend to be like their favorite animals.
FUN ANIMAL STORY IN THE TUB
Sit down right next to your kids at the bathtub and talk to them about how animals take a bath or keep clean. Tell them that they have to be in the bath before you'll start talking. Then start talking about the different ways that animals keep clean. For instance, rhinos need help from a special bird to pick the bugs off the rhino's hide, chimpanzees have other chimps pick dirt off their fur, zebras and horses roll around in the dirt, cats lick themselves clean, and elephants bathe in dust or water. Think of different ways to turn this into a game, such as:
Other Fun Animal Story In the Tub:
HATCHING DINOSAURS
Make the bath bombs ahead of time to surprise your dinosaur-loving kiddo; she won't know what to think when she sees the dinosaurs hatch.
SPIN A TALE
Once your child becomes a preschooler, you may need more elaborate ways to turn bath time into an adventure. Preschoolers love pretending, so indulge her creative side. Tell your tot that the tub is an ocean where there are sharks and whale. Encourage your kid to be creative and widen his imagination.
First, you have to decide what color for that particular day. Then, create a color themed bath. For instance, for Color Red Themed Bath Session, simply add few drops of RED food coloring to the bath water. It will surely add fun element to bath time. It only takes a moment and washes right down the drain. Note- using food coloring in this way will not stain your bath or child. While you kid is enjoying the bath, let him say the name of the color for several times so as to allow your child to familiarize and master the specific color.
You can also add red color toys on the tub. Remember, it's a red color-themed bath time. It's a great way to teach young children colors and is great fun!
Bath Painting Session:
This bath time game also involves learning colors. To do this, you have to make an improvised bath paint. Making up a batch of bath paint only takes a minute and kids love it! To make your own bath paint all you need is shaving cream and food coloring. You can whip up one color or a whole batch. Simply mix a few drops of food coloring into the shaving cream and that's it.
Allow the child to paint anything he wants while he's on the tub. This allows him to have a fun bath time while improving his creativity and imagination, and learning colors at the same time. Extend this activity and make scented bath paint. It only takes a moment longer and is so much fun.
Wall Painting Bath Session:
I know that there sell bath crayons and markers in stores but those really aren't necessary. You can simply toss in washable markers that you already have on hand. Just be sure that they are washable and you are good to go. Let your kids color the walls! Nothing to worry, as long as it's a washable markers. Little ones will have a blast coloring all over the walls and tub, and once bath time is over, all the mess will wash right down the drain. You will never have a problem with staining but if you ever do, don't worry. A spray bottle of bleach and water will take care of it.
Extend this activity and set up a creative art bath station. This is especially great for a rainy day.
Bathtub Letter Fishing Game is truly wonderful game, and exciting one! It's actually a bath time and learning time as well. Yes, it's learning alphabet at the same time. Learning the alphabet is a big job. Unlocking letters and sounds is a huge step in the process of learning to read, and we love to make practice fun.
This super engaging alphabet game can also double as a sensory bin and "seek and find" game. It is super fun for your preschooler or kindergartener – or any child who is working on mastering those letters and sounds.
Gather your magnetic letters and a stick with a metal attached to it. Spread the letters out on the tub with waters and call out a letter for your child to find. Then the child works on the desired skill and has some fun as well by picking up the letter you call out.
For children just beginning to learn the alphabet, you can put at least 5-10 letters. For more advanced learners the letters can add more letters and be mixed up to promote advanced letter recognition! It can also be played by having you make the letter sound and the child being asked to find the corresponding letter, or even as a spelling game. If you are thinking of spelling game thru letter fishing, then just say a word and your child must fish for the letters to create that word. By making a few new letters, the game can even be used to help beginning readers to identify sight words. So many possibilities!
Most baby tubs are small, easily portable, and crafted from lightweight plastic, so you can put them almost anywhere. Some are designed to rest inside or over a kitchen sink, while others are used inside an adult-sized bathtub.
There are a plenty of various tubs on the latest market, but you don't really need something very fancy. A good, basic tub should have rounded corners and edges , and should cradle your baby to keep her safely and securely in place.
Regardless of where you set up, the best and most important thing to keep in mind is to stay with your baby and keep an eye on her at all times so she never slips under the water. Never leave your baby unsupervised, even for a minute. If the doorbell or phone rings and you feel you must answer it, scoop him up in a towel and take him with you. Even if you forgot the baby towel in the room, just pick up the baby while you get what you need. Gather the supplies you'd use for a bath and a cup of rinsing water ahead of time so that you can keep one hand on the baby at all times. Never leave your baby alone in the water. And don't ever pick up a portable tub with your baby inside.
When you start shopping, bear in mind that just about any tub you buy will be awkward to use in the beginning, mainly because bathing a squirming baby-- who might be startled by temperature level changes and by being put into even very shallow water-- is daunting for even the most experienced parent. Simply puts, you intend to do the job quickly.
For a baby 6 months or younger who has limited head and neck control, buy a bathtub that has a contoured design, allowing a baby who can't sit up yet to relax in a slightly upright position. Many featured an internal sling that cradles a newborn in the water. A removable mesh or fabric cradle means your baby can't move way too much, keeping him secure so you can gently wash him. A mildew-resistant foam lining is also a plus. It's softer for a baby's head and body than hard plastic. To avoid mildew and soap-scum buildup on any baby bathtub, clean it and let it dry fully after each use.
At about 6 months, when your baby can sit up, she'll probably be too big to get bathed in an infant tub and you can move her to a bigger plastic child's tub that fits into your regular tub. We recommend using a nonskid rubber mat, even under an infant or child's tub, to keep it from moving.
There are "convertible" tubs on the market designed for newborns to toddlers. Some convertible models also include the removable slings mentioned above, which you can remove when your baby can sit up alone.
Another type has a crotch post to keep your baby from slipping forward in the water. When this type is outgrown, your older toddler can move to a regular bathtub filled with a small amount of water. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under 6 be watched carefully while in the bathtub.
If you're short on space, you can buy an infant tub that folds. But remember that you'll be using it for only about six months. There are some models on the market that collapse completely, which comes in handy for travel. If you're considering one of those, set it up to ensure it's sturdy before you put your baby in it.
A "whirlpool spa" might seem attractive but you don't need anything that elaborate. Several of them include a showerhead nozzle that activates with a button-- a smart idea because keeping water running is a safety risk. But a simple cup of water to rinse your baby off will do just fine. Do not buy a showerhead with a hose that attaches directly to a faucet because it poses a scalding hazard. And don't buy an inflatable bathtub, bath seat, ring, or bathing bucket regardless of whether your pediatrician or friends recommend it.
You might also see infant tubs that feature stands created to save parents from the neck and back pain that might come with bending over to wash a baby. We think the safest place to wash your baby is in an infant tub that suits a sink or bathtub, or on the floor.
Another important thing to consider is ensure that your baby enjoys bath time. You can clean your baby well if she won’t resist to bathing routine. So it is very helpful to give your baby some toys to play with. There are toys intended for bath sessions that your baby will definitely love. Your baby will surely grow to enjoy bath time-- and so will you.
]]>Baby bath time doesn't have to be a regular shouting, anxiety-inducing tussle to get dreaded by you and your baby. With just a bit of planning - and the right products - bath time can become a fun, relaxing and sensory experience for your little one - and for the mommy as well.
Bathing baby varies with different ages and different stages, but overall, having fun in the bath all comes down to selecting age-relevant toys, songs and water games, plus using products that are sensitive to, and will help nurture and protect, baby's delicate skin. Here we've thought of eight fun ways to make bath time a highlight in your family.
MESSY CRAZY HAIR. There's nothing cuter than a baby with a Mohawk. A game of crazy hair is like dress-ups in the tub, plus you have the chance to wash your little one's hair as well. The very best part is that once the game is over, there's no messy clean up - just watch everything suck away down the plughole.
All you need is a bottle of shampoo - ideally a brand which is 100% natural - some bath water, a mirror and a wild creative imagination.
OUTDOOR BATH. Hot night and don't fancy being holed up in the stuffy bathroom during bath time? Then give your baby a cool, refreshing bath outside. Simply turn your play pool into a temporary outdoor bath.
You may like to add some warm water to the pool too - and perhaps you could even make your very own bubble bath. Add bath toys and any plastic utensils or containers you have like cups and plates - as well as small stones, leaves and flowers - to the bath water. This form of water play is loads of fun-filled and really motivates play for babies and toddlers.
COLORFUL WATER BATH. Turn the bath water green and portray your little one is a crocodile in the swamp, or pink-ify the tub for your princess and have her bask in glorious pinkness. The possibilities for imaginative play with colours in the bath are endless and provide learning opportunities and sensory experiences to boot.
While you don't need to go too far to find a wide range of products on the supermarket shelf that promise to change the colour of your child's bath water, you have to be mindful of the kinds of chemicals that are used to create the magic happen.
SHOWER POWER. It's not technically bath fun, but showering is an excellent way to shake things up a bit when playing in the bath is starting to lose its appeal - or when you feel your child is old enough to progress from the bath to shower. The gentle flow of water from above is a great way to spark their imaginations. It's also much easier to wash their hair and rinse out the shampoo in the shower - just make certain you use a gentle face washer to cover their eyes when you do this to avoid stinging eyes. Add a bucket to the bottom of the shower and watch as your kids delight in it filling right up to the top with water. If it's big enough, they may even hop in it and pretend it's a custom-made ever-filling little bath!
Showering may take some babies a little getting used to. For newbies, hold them near to reassure them and introduce them to the water gradually. See to it that the water doesn't hit baby's face directly and limit the amount of time your little one stays in the shower. It may prove a senses overload to one so new and little. As soon as your baby can walk, she'll be fine to shower without you holding her. But also for safety, see to it there is a non-slip mat in the shower to avoid slippery accidents.
BATH TIME PUPPET PLAY. There's nothing like a bathtime puppet play to entertain the baby while you clean his little body. Just put your hand inside the friendly duck or frog wash puppet with a movable mouth so they can have a chat with your little one. It's sure to provide some sweet bath time fun.
And, as your child grows older, urge him to create his own bath time puppet play for you. Ducky may duck under the water for a game of hide and seek while Froggy could leap from lily pad to lily pad in search of that elusive little duck.
WHERE’S THE SOAP. Try to hide soap under the bubbles. Think of this game as a bath version of the classic Peek-a-boo. Make the soap disappear in the water and then magically reappear before your baby's eyes. It'll provide plenty of giggles - and opportunities to clean your little one without them even noticing.
Just be conscious that if you're using soap in baby's bath, you shouldn't use the same one on your little one's skin as you use. Instead, use a soap which is suitable for baby's delicate skin.
TWICE THE FUN. Is your back hurting from leaning into the bath? Then jump in the bath with your baby. Depending on the size of your bath, this may be a little bit of a squish for you. But I can guarantee you that your kids won't mind it one little bit! Babies just love skin-to-skin contact and you'll get to enjoy some priceless bonding time.
You can play the "name the body parts" game. But when bath time ends, just don't forget to take extra care when getting from the bath. It's always worth having someone on standby to make sure you and little both get out of the bath safely.
WATER BABIES. While there's lots of bath time fun to be had for the older baby and toddler, bathing newborns is a whole different kettle of fish and should be done in a plastic baby bath or a clean, shallow sink. Newborn safety and comfort is of utmost importance when bathing. While initial nervousness about bathing your newborn baby is common with many parents, eventually you will get used to managing your slippery baby in a confident manner - and he will know to love dabbling in the warm water.
In the beginning, your baby may only last a few minutes in the water before wanting to get out. But the fun doesn't need to stop there. Once dry, and before dressing, lay your baby down on a soft bed or change table and give them a soothing, gentle massage. Lather a little bit of a natural, pH-balanced moisturiser that's specifically formulated for the sensitive skin of babies. Developing a gentle, soothing bath time routine like this will help your baby to develop positive associations with bath.