Back in November when Cameron was just turning a year old we went out to Chicago to visit my husband’s family, and I was NOT going to pack a bath seat for the trip. So, we started getting Cameron used to taking a bath in the tub without his Dream Baby Bath Seat. At first, someone sat in the tub with him, and then after a few days he was sitting alone in the tub. He seemed a little insecure at the beginning, but now he loves being in the tub by himself.
Cameron playin' in the tub! (Also pictured - Bath Letters)
I still use his infant bath seat in the beginning of bath time because it makes it easier for me to wash him, but when we move to play time, I release him into the tub. We have a rule, which another mom suggested to me, that once he stands up, bath time is over. He quickly learned that this is how he should signal that he is ready for bed.
I’m aware having a baby in the bath tub isn’t revolutionary, but I know a lot of moms who are nervous about taking their little ones out of their seats and letting them be in the tub without bumpers or restraints. So, I wanted to write this little post to give you the confidence to try it out! Your baby just might love it.
By Cameron’s 9 month check up he had a few teeth, and his pediatrician mentioned to me that I should start brushing them, or wiping them down with a moist washcloth. I thought to myself, that isn’t gonna happen! I talked to a few moms about my doubts and they recommended the RaZbaby RaZ-a-Dazzle Silicone Baby Toothbrush. I bought Cameron one, and it was love at first brush! He really seems to enjoy it, and I think it’s teaching him the beginnings of good oral hygiene.
Eating out with a baby is never easy, per say, but this Skip Hop Mate plate certainly does help! I first saw Celia using it with her daughter Claire and knew I had to get one. I take it with me every time Cameron and I are eating out now. It sticks to the table well, and since the edges slope down, its harder for him to toss around than a regular plate. We even use it sometimes at home in his high chair. I got mine from Diapers.com (which by the way is having a huge site wide sale now.) Amazon has it too, so it depends where you are shopping and what else you are buying. Anyways, it’s a real help and I highly recommend it!
Skip Hop Mate comes in 3 colors - Blue, Orange, and Rasberry
