Cool Baby Tips!

Bath Time Away From Home?

If Grandma doesn't have an infant tub (why would she?), try using her plastic laundry basket. Set it right in the tub. It will prevent baby from sliding around in the big tub and the holes in the sides and bottom will allow water to flow in and out.

Slippery When Wet!

You got Primo's Euro infant to 24 mos. bath tub recommended by Cool Baby Tips parents, but are still afraid of baby slipping and sliding around? Just buy a set of inexpensive non-slip adhesive bath tub decals at your local hardware store, baby store, or CVS pharmacy and affix to baby's tub. For more free infant bathtub safety visit www.drspock.com

Don't Trust Your Elbow is The Best Bath Thermometer?

The floating bath thermometers like the simple one in the photo are under $5, and because they have a built-in thermometer strip that indicates whether water is too hot or too cold for baby's comfort, you have a lot less to worry about. Cool baby test parents report that they work much better than the fancy digital thermometers that cost 12 times more! And, cool babies love to play with them so much more. You can find one at most Toys R' Us or Babies R's Us's, but why subject yourself to that when you can buy one online at www.kidssafetyzone.com for $2.75.

Forget fumbling around with soap and shampoo at bath time

Get a tube of Mustela’s soap-free two-in-one body and hair cleanser.  It contains all natural ingredients, is made in France, smells great, and is less drying and irritating than Johnson & Johnson products, which contain more chemical ingredients.  The Mustela line does not cost that much more than non-imported baby products when you consider you are getting two products for the price of one.  You can find it at Nordstrom’s Department stores, most high-end baby boutiques or visit http://www.mustelausa.com/retailer.php to find a store that carries it near you.  You can also order it online for a competitive price at Babies R’ Us online at http://www.amazon.com