droolicious : bath time

Green Baby: Ducks in Spaaaace!

Cathy Hale — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

This big duck is ready for take-off. Great for the bath time play or as room décor, this ducky is phthalate-free. Makes a great B-Day decoration for a space-themed party too! Find Space Duck and all of his quacked-up friends at Oompa.

Aura Cacia Foam Baths Turn Tubs into Spas

Heather Kuldell — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:03:00 GMT

The magic of warm baths should not be overlooked. While aromatherapy may not treat every ailment, it can work wonders on fussy kids, cranky kids and even stuffy kids. Aura Cacia creates some particularly luxurious scents, using sustainable sourcing and avoiding 100%-synthetic ingredients. The Clearing Foam Bath, made with eucalyptus and citrus essential oils, brews a soothing, sinus-opening soak for little ones — anyone, actually. Each 2.5-ounce pouch sells for $2.99, and could be used for a bath or two, depending on how much foam you like. Baby bathers can try out their own blend of milk and oat.

Star Baby: Jessica Alba Believes in Safety 1st

SunnyChanel — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Jessica Alba went shopping with her hubby Cash and daughter Honor the other day. No, they didn’t hit The Grove or Robertson Ave., nope, they hit their local ToysRUs. One of the items they picked up along with a butterfly crib set was the Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seat. A perfect pick for bathing a baby when they are between a mini-baby tub and sitting upright solo in the big kid tub. This bath accessory has a swivel seat so you can get those hard to reach spots. And it’s cushioned for comfort. You can shop just like superstar Alba and pick one up from ToysRUs too for $29.99.

Houston, We Have a Bathtub

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:38:00 GMT

Lisa’s rocket post reminded me of a space toy that recently caught my eye. The accurately named, but somehow slightly dirty-sounding Squirters For the Tub set features five space-themed bath toys. Bathers as young as 18 months can shoot water from aliens, planets, space ships and stars as they explore the galaxy from the safety of sudsy tubs. Each piece is made of chunky, phthalate-free plastic. (Parents may want to consider some goggles while supervising.)

Available at Arsa Toys for $9.

California Baby Calendula Cream Hits the Dry Spot

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:08:00 GMT

The Droolicious crew have been fans of California Baby for awhile, and the love grows as we dig deeper into its product line. As you can tell from our recent humidifier obsession, we’re battling dry skin. Seriously, seriously dry skin. If you’re feeling our itchy pain, check out California Baby Calendula Cream. The fluffy cream features calendula -- aka marigolds -- to help heal and soothe irritated skin. Parents review it favorably to treat eczema, cradle cap and plain old dryness. It’s like an old-fashioned salve minus the petroleum-jelly texture.

Available at Drugstore.com for $12.09.

Slippery Soapy Baby? No Problem.

Cathy Hale — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

If your baby is too big for the infant tub, yet too small for the full-size tub, this bath ring is a great option. You obviously have to watch babies in the bath like a hawk. And trying to feel secure with a slippery sudsy baby can make the process rather stressful. It's like trying to hold onto a greased pig! Your lil' monkey can have a great time in tub with the help of the Aquababy Bath Ring. This handy tool secures easily to the bottom of the tub and allows baby to sit up and splash, while staying safe. I dare you to find one sharp edge on this curved beauty.

The recommended ages are 7 months to 16 months, not to exceed 28 pounds. (I actually had to stop using it when my baby was about 11 months old, because he could shift his weight backwards and wiggle his legs out of it.) I found it especially helpful for bathing a baby and toddler together. They could play and interact without the fear of my older child accidentally knocking the baby into the water. Again, watching like a hawk at all times. Find it at Amazon for $30.

It' a Rock & Roll Bath Time!

SunnyChanel — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Are you breeding a future rock star? Make even bath time a training ground for their destiny in music stardom. This five piece Rock & Roll Squirtie Bath Set from Elegant Baby. Guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and even a sax are included. Get your kids clean while keeping them totally cool. You can get yours here for $15

Splish Splash Fun!

Cathy Hale — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:58:00 GMT

Bath time gets a twist of modern sophistication with this cheery rubber ducky and wash cloth set by Elegant Baby. Also comes in hot pink for the little princess. $22 at Nordstrom.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: New Skip Hop Bath Time Products

Chris Ford — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:33:00 GMT

We've already told you about the new bath toys and ladybug organizer from Boon, but Skip Hop was also showing off some new bath products at ABC. The Tubby toy organizer keeps the tub tidy and the Moby spout cover is a cool rubber duck alternative for the faucet.

The Tubby organizer is made of washable neoprene and mesh, and has suction cups to stick to your bathroom tile. The Moby spout cover is adjustable to 80% of tub spouts. Both will be available in January or February of 2009.

The Tubby will retail for around $20.00 and the Moby will retail for around $13.00. Check out other Skip Hop products at skiphop.com.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: New Bath Toys From Boon

Chris Ford — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT

There were a lot of fun things at the Boon booth at ABC this year, like these new bath toys - Odd Ducks, Water Bugs, Splat and Scrubble. All are BpA, Phthalate and PVC free and under $9.99.

Odd Ducks are rubber ducks with modern graphics, and my favorite part is they don't have any holes where water can get in and get moldy (bottom left in picture). Water Bugs (bottom right) is a game of sorts where kids can scoop up floating bugs (that kind of look like jacks) with a net. Splat (top left) is a floating ring toss game and Scrubble (center) is an "interchangeable scrub set" where kids can practice scrubbing themselves in the tub.

All should be available in six weeks. Check out all the bath toys at Boon.com.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Bug Pod From Boon

Chris Ford — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:06:00 GMT

You've probably seen the Frog Pod from Boon before. It's the bath toy scoop that doubles as a holder for all the toys. One of the many cool things they've announced at ABC is the Bug Pod. It works the same as the Frog Pod, except that it takes up less wall space and has a higher capacity scoop. And of course it's shaped like a ladybug. In the picture they've decorated the side of the wall of their booth with them, but in your home they'll probably look best stuck to the wall in the bathroom.

Bug Pod, available in stores soon for around $29.00 (though they're $34.99 on the web site). Check them out at BoonInc.com

7 Days of Skin Care: Burt's Bees Gift Basket

Erin Behan — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Our baby has been a Burt's Bees baby from the beginning, and we've been rewarded with no diaper rash, no skin reactions or conditions and--very importantly--a very pleasant smelling baby. Everything in the Burt's Bees line is made from natural ingredients, meaning you don't have to worry about rubbing chemicals all over your little one. A great way to try the Burt's Bees line is with the gift basket ($24.99), which includes the Baby Bee Buttermilk Lotion, the Dusting Powder, Apricot Oil, Diaper Ointment, Shampoo and Wash and comb. It gets the two thumbs up in our household.

Green Up Bath Time with MethodKid Squeaky Green 3-in-1 Shampoo

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:20:00 GMT

You may know Method for its naturally derived household cleaners that not only smell of scents like french lavender, sweet water and cucumber, but look chic. (As chic as dish soap and all-purpose cleaner can be.) What you may not know is that they do skincare.

The rubber duckie-esque bottle of MethodKid Squeaky Green 3-in-1 Shampoo is a great size and shape for smaller hands. The fluid squeezes easily through the bottom and can be used as a body wash, shampoo and a conditioner. And of course, the mix is pediatrician tested and hypo-allergenic. Fewer bottles and chemicals in the bathroom equals a cleaner environmental conscious. ~~There’s just one problem: Why isn’t the bottle recyclable?~~ UPDATE: The bottle is recyclable, but the symbol is hidden by the feet.

Available at methodhome.com for $7 fuzzy peach or crisp apple scents.

Mommas and Kids Agree: Lush Bath Bombs Rule

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:04:00 GMT

OK, just this momma and her kid agree, but bath time has become exponentially better with Lush bath bombs. Drop one in a full tub, and like an Alka Seltzer, the water fizzes up and oh what a relief it is.

I originally picked some bath bombs up to unwind me, but after seeing me drop one into the tub, my son demanded to try one out. I figured I’d set a good example by sharing as the company makes cosmetics and bath products with organic fruits and veggies, essential oils, animal-free ingredients, and “safe synthetics.”

The “Anything But Ordinary” gift set ($38.95) features some of the better, bigger bombs, including Avobath (lemongrass and avocado), Supernova (orange and cognac), Big Blue (sea salt, lemon and lavender), Haagenbath (mint and cocoa), Honey Bee (honey, Rhassoul mud and aloe vera), and Sex Bomb (jasmine and rose). Besides the fizzing, each bombs releases skin softeners and intense scents. Some do a little more, like Big Blue and Sex Bomb, which turn the bath water — but not tubs or people — blue and pink, respectively. Others, such as Supernova, release paper confetti.

Bathtub Kneeling Options

Chris Ford — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:08:00 GMT

Our venerable Fisher Price bathtub kneeler/caddy has finally, after four years, given us all it can give. So I went down to my local Babies R Us to try to get a replacement, and I wasn't very happy with the alternative. The only option I could find was the Safety 1st Tubside Kneeler and Step Stool.

Apparently the Fisher Price version we have isn't available anymore which is too bad really, because it's very simple. It drapes over the side of the tub, holds the soap and has padding for your knees. The Safety 1st version is basically the same thing, except the kneeling portion doubles as a step stool for the kids.

This might seem like a good idea, but it occurred to me in the store that raising the part that you kneel on will make you bend over the tub to wash the kids that much more. And quite frankly my lower back hurts enough when I bathe the kids.

So my solution? I'm using a gardening kneeling pad I got at Target in the dollar section a year ago, and keeping the soap on a shelf.

If you're still interested, check out the Safety 1st Tubside Kneeler and Step Stool, $14.99 from Amazon.com.