For generations, babies have been getting their baths in
the kitchen sink. It’s simply easier on a parent’s back than hunching over the
bathtub, and cleaning up is simpler, too. However, our kitchen sinks are also
filled with germs; in fact, a Lysol-sponsored study has down that almost half of all kitchen
sinks harbor high levels of illness-causing bacteria.
If you do prefer to bathe your baby in the kitchen sink,
but don’t want to place her right in this germ-ridden area, you can invest in a
sink tub, bath cushion, or bath sling. Any of these options will keep your baby
supported during bathtime on a surface that’s free of germs (without you having
to give the entire sink a full scrub-down beforehand).
Regardless of the bathtime solution you choose, make sure
it can be easily cleaned. Even gentle baby soaps can build up easily, and your
baby may even have a bath-time potty accident, so you’ll want to be able to
clean that up easily.
After bathtime, you’ll want to have some quality hooded
towels on hand. Remember that babies get cold quickly, so they should be
wrapped up quickly with their heads covered so they don’t get the shivers. Personalized hooded towels from our
boutique with fun patterns or critters will make your baby look forward to this
bonding moment even more!
