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Tub Tip: Try a Color Themed Bath

A simple bath activity for days when your little one needs a pick-me-up…or for when you’re trying to fill the witching hour and need a reset. Try a color-themed bath! It’s a great way to keep your toddler occupied + it could not be easier.Just start the bath and theme all of the toys and items to one color…easy peasy!💙Pick all bath and water safe toys that match your color theme🌈💙Add some Bubble Whoosh, which is a fun way to turn the bath water colors with clean ingredients💙Throw in some crayons or GloPals that match your color!Have you tried a color bath at your house? 💙 🌈 🌈 All items can be found in our small shop!

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Tub Tip: Try a Popsicle Bath

Today we’re sharing one of our old go-to moves that is game-changer for a day when you need a contained activity that can totally flip the script on the mood - bath time with a popsicle!Directions (easy peasy)☀️ Give your kids a popsicle in the bath…that’s it! (told you it was easy)Nothing beats a messy treat when your kids are already in the tub! (It’s kind of like driving through all of the mud puddles on your way to the car wash). Also there is some sensory grounding that comes from splashing in the warm water while having a cool treat that makes for the perfect reset.We hope this brings you a solid parenting win today and a few moments...

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Tup Tip: Rotate your Bath Toys

Are your bath toys feeling old?Try rotating them! Keep some bath toys stored away and rotate them in and out every couple of weeks. The old stored away toys will feel NEW again!An effective toy rotation can help manage the volume of items in your tub too, which will help to increase focus, concentration, imaginative play, and learning of the present items. Let us know, have you tried rotating your bath toys?

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Every Bath Needs a "Designated Watcher"

January is National Bath Safety Month. We know you’re rocking it, but just a reminder that every bath needs a “designated watcher.” The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a caregiver is present during bath time for all children under age 4. So stay put and minimize distractions! Before starting the water, get everything you need so that you don't have to leave the bathroom once the bath begins. Also be sure to put those phones away to supervise without distractions. You got this!

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It's a New Year

Here's a friendly reminder that now is a great time go through your kids bath toys and check for mold. ✅If you're in organizing and cleaning mode as we kick off a new year, take that energy to the tub! Examine bath toys very carefully as they hang out in a moisture-filled space that creates the perfect environment for mold (we know, nasty!) 🤢⠀For toys that come apart - open them up, examine closely for mold, and give them a clean. Especially pay attention to ones that have holes and can often hold water. If you happen to discover some slimy, gross toys, it might be time to chuck and replace them (check us out for some great mold-free options...

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