Help my aching knees from bath time

rache81

Thu, Oct 27 2022, 11:04 pm

What safe baby bath can I get that doesn't require me to kneel or bend down?

My knees and I oh and my back as well are open to any tips and advice

Thank you Smile

amother

Whitewash

Thu, Oct 27 2022, 11:18 pm

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gl.....57007

I pulled out my pedestal sink in my bathroom and replaced it with this massive utility sink. It still has a vanity underneath so it looks good. So far I've washed 3 babies in it! I can fit my kids until about age 4. It's so nice! I get compliments from anyone that comes over. Everyone loves it.

amother

Pink

Thu, Oct 27 2022, 11:21 pm

I use a baby bathtub inside my regular tub, but I sit on a small stool while bathing.

rache81

Thu, Oct 27 2022, 11:23 pm

amother Whitewash wrote:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-All-in-One-24-2-in-x-21-3-in-x-33-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Laundry-Utility-Sink-and-Cabinet-QL033Y/206057007

I pulled out my pedestal sink in my bathroom and replaced it with this massive utility sink. It still has a vanity underneath so it looks good. So far I've washed 3 babies in it! I can fit my kids until about age 4. It's so nice! I get compliments from anyone that comes over. Everyone loves it.

Awesome! One day please G-d but still need a solution for the now

rache81

Thu, Oct 27 2022, 11:23 pm

amother Pink wrote:

I use a baby bathtub inside my regular tub, but I sit on a small stool while bathing.

Hmm interesting
You'd still need to bend over but it helps the knees
I like the idea
Do you have a link to share?

rache81

Thu, Oct 27 2022, 11:25 pm

amother Honey wrote:

Put the baby bath on the table or counter.

And then when the baby makes on him/herself? Wink

amother

Pink

Thu, Oct 27 2022, 11:46 pm

rache81 wrote:

Hmm interesting
You'd still need to bend over but it helps the knees
I like the idea
Do you have a link to share?

Any small stool stool would be fine. I already have this kind in my bathroom for smaller children to reach the sink:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06V.....ss_tl

How old is the baby? Your tub should be supportive enough that you don’t have to lean forward the whole time. Just when washing. If baby is happy splashing, you can just sit and watch.

lucky14

Fri, Oct 28 2022, 12:00 am

amother Pink wrote:

I use a baby bathtub inside my regular tub, but I sit on a small stool while bathing.

This is what I do also. Works out just fine.

amother

Burgundy

Fri, Oct 28 2022, 3:35 am

rache81 wrote:

And then when the baby makes on him/herself? Wink

Bath time should always be as soon after a poop as possible, no matter where you're bathing.

OP, I use a small stool (just a stepstool, I don't have a link) but also got a kneeling pad. Planning on trying that with baby #2.

Newcastle

Fri, Oct 28 2022, 6:19 am

To help your knees—Amazon sells “bath kneeling pads/knee cushions” for this purpose.
Enter a search on Amazon for these descriptions, and you’ll find them.

teachkids

Fri, Oct 28 2022, 6:28 am

I put the bath into the big bath and then sit on the stool next to the tub

DrMom

Fri, Oct 28 2022, 6:31 am

We always used these small tubs that you can mount on a frame (like an ironing board stand). They are easy to fill using the "telephone" shower head, and they have a drain tube that you can just direct into the regular bathtub to drain it when you are done .

They are cheap and quite standard in Israel.

You can buy a little suction-cup seat with a safety strap for a baby who can't sit upright yet.

Sort of like this (without the seat):

amother

Grape

Fri, Oct 28 2022, 7:49 am

I started showering my kids in my stall shower and I love it! Once they can sit up well it works. I sit them in the shower and use the handheld on a low pressure and it's much faster and easier.

Rappel

Fri, Oct 28 2022, 7:59 am

I like washcloth baths until they're big enough to sit properly.

The scrubbing is all that's really needed to get them clean, and I can set up anywhere (say, the kitchen counter).

I put a towel under the baby, and keep a basin of warm water on the side to rinse the washcloth in.