Babies/infants (up to 12 months) Babies and infants put everything in their mouths, so at this stage it’s especially important to know what the bath toys you give your child are made of. Be sure to select toys that are BPA-free and made from natural, non-toxic materials such as natural rubber. At around the one-year mark children become curious – exploring and examining everything. This is certainly true at bath time, as they will squeeze or bite toys as part of their play. Avoid squirt toys and opt instead for bath toys that are hermetically sealed (no holes = no mold). Squirt toys retain water and are notorious for growing nasty mold, and that’s the last thing you want to see coming out...
For today’s Tub Tip, we’re getting those toys squeaky clean! 🧼Regularly washing your bath toys can not only ensure they are clean and safe, it will also help them last longer and prevent mildew buildup. Here are a few tips:🧼 For regular cleaning, fill your sink with warm, soapy water (we recommend a clean, natural soap) and toss in the toys 💦 For toys that come apart, open them up and submerge the pieces 🧽 Scrub each toy with a brush or wash cloth - brushes work especially well for toys with cracks, crevasses, or texture 💨 Once clean, lay out each toy and allow them to fully air dry ⭐️BONUS Tip: Get your little one involved and ask them...
Do you want in on a little secret about how to get the most out of your bath toys?All of the toys we select for our boxes are designed to be mold-free in that they are either sealed/have no holes and don’t retain water and grow mold on the inside, or come apart for easy cleaning and drying.Even though they’re sealed or can be cleaned easily, it is still best practice to always dry toys properly after use because if water sits on the toy, it could lead to mildew, mold, etc. Easy Peasy Steps for Drying out your bath toys:1. After each water exposure (bath or sensory bin), shake them off or out, or open them up2. Set them...
Routine is key and the transition back to school can be a big disruption to the daily rhythm. Exhausted kiddos, hectic evenings and afternoons…sound familiar? We’ve always found that bath time is the perfect reset when moods and “tudes” are going downhill. So, carve out some time for a bath as part of your routine and make it an event. Grab the Bubbles & Joy box, put on tunes (we’d recommend our free Bubbles & Joy Jams playlists on Spotify) and let the little ones unwind. Need a little inspo? we’ve got you covered with everything you need to make bath time and bedtime smoother!
Anyone else hit with a round of back to school germs? 🙋🏼♀️Our go-to advice when caring for a sick kid is - splish-splash, give them a bath!A warm bath can provide some temporary relief from aches and pains. The warmth from the bath can also help soothe lungs, and the steam will moisturize throat and nasal passages that have been dried out from sickness to help clear congestion.A lukewarm bath can help bring down a fever for your little one and make them more comfortable.Plus, baths are a great distraction from the blues that come from feeling under the weather.
