Make bath time fun with the best baby bath products

Which baby bath products do I need?

Bathing your newborn is one of the things that makes new parents the most nervous. Once you have all the essentials and a little experience though, bath time can become a rewarding bonding moment with your new baby.

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In this article: Boon Soak Three-Stage Baby Bathtub, Frida Baby Control the Flow Bath Rinser and Sassy 3-Pack Squeezies Bath Toys

What to know before you buy baby bath products

By this point, you are probably stocked up on baby wipes and diapers. You might even have your favorite baby blanket and pair of pajamas, but without experience bathing your newborn, you might feel like you’re in over your head. The first step? Don’t overthink it. Keep it simple.

Baby bathtub

Your baby will need their own bathtub and bath mat. If there is something most new parents forget to purchase, it’s a rinsing cup. Don’t forget this essential bath time item. Having one will make your job a whole lot easier.

Baby soap

You’ll want to use soaps, shampoos and cleansers made specifically for a baby’s delicate skin. Harsh soaps and cleansers can be bad for anyone’s skin, but they can be especially harsh for an infant.

Baby towels

Finally, you can turn your attention to what you’ll need after the bath. Make sure you have a soft towel to dry off the baby with. You may want to consider keeping plenty of washcloths on hand for any touch ups needed in between bath times as well.

Best baby bathtubs

Boon Soak Three-Stage Baby Bathtub

This baby bathtub has a unique contoured shape for ultimate comfort and offers three different positions to use as your baby grows from a newborn to a toddler. Ensuring your baby’s water temperature is always perfect is a breeze with the color-changing plug that monitors the temperature at all times.

Fisher-Price Four-in-One Sling ’n Seat Bathtub

This top-of-the-line bathtub adapts to your baby’s size. It begins by forming a supportive and womb-like mesh cradle and can morph into a toddler-sized tub that has room for bath playtime. This bath set includes a squeeze bottle and scoop, so you can safely and easily rinse your baby in a fun way.

Summer Infant My Bath Seat

Once your little one has graduated from the baby bath at around five months, this bath seat with a high backrest and sturdy design is the next step. This will allow your little one to clean and play safely in a standard adult-sized bathtub.

Best baby towel wraps

KeaBabies Organic Baby Towel with Hood

Keep your baby warm and cozy after their bath with an adorable and soft 100% organic cotton terry hooded bath wrap. Choose from a range of cute animals on the hood, including a unicorn, dragon and duck, to make for wildly adorable photos. The water absorbency and wicking ability makes this towel great for keeping your baby warm and dry.

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Burt’s Bees Baby Infant Hooded Towels, 2-Pack

Wrapping your baby up in this hooded bath towel will leave your baby all smiles and can make for a great bonding moment after bath time. Made with 100% organic cotton, this is ideal for keeping your baby’s freshly cleaned skin incredibly soft.

Best baby bath accessories

Frida Baby Control the Flow Bath Rinser

Make bath time just a little simpler and with a few less tears by using this bath pitcher with a two-in-one design for newborns to toddlers. This PVC handheld rinser offers a rain-like flow for newborns and a faster flow for toddlers. It has the ability to keep water off of their face and out of their eyes, no matter how fast the water flows.

Skip Hop Baby Bath All-in-One Elbow Saver and Kneeler

While you might be more focused on how to make your baby comfortable, don’t forget about yourself. This cushioned elbow and kneeling pad can be a life saver. It also includes two pockets to keep essentials in and is easy to hang up to dry.

Best baby bath toys

Munchkin Float & Play Bubbles

Keep your baby entertained during bath time with these cute play bubbles. Each watertight bubble contains a colorful object, such as a duck or whale, to distract your little one while they’re being cleaned.

Sassy 3-Pack Squeezies Bath Toys

Distract your little one from hair washing with squeezie bath toys that allow them to get a feel for new textures while getting clean. The textural cups squirt water in different patterns when squeezed and can be mixed and matched with other pieces to create new color groups for visual stimulation.

Best soothing baby bath products

Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Soothing Bath Treatment

This set of five packets has been created from a natural oat extract and is a pediatrician-recommended formula for babies with sensitive skin. Simply pour it into the water for a soothing bath. It’s allergy-tested and fragrance- and soap-free, while keeping your baby’s skin soft and healthy.

Babyganics Bubble Bath

Clean, relax and play with this calming bubble bath made from a nontoxic, hypoallergenic and tear-free solution that has been formulated without parabens, sulfates or fragrance. It creates a tub full of bubbles to help take bath time up a notch.

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