“One of the most useful gifts I got from a friend was a reclining bath support. It really made bathtime a breeze and I used it practically every day until my babies could sit safely without support.”
ROBYN LAWRENSON, DEPUTY EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“I had my father make me a wrought iron stand on wheels, which the baby bath could fit into. This meant no crouching over a bath, hurting my back and knees. If you know someone handy, get them involved!”
HELEN SCHÖER, EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“Babies lose a lot of heat through their head, so those hooded towels are really great for wrapping up after bathtime. Besides, they look super cute too, so have the camera ready.”
CHARNÉ CASEY, ART DIRECTOR OF BABA & KLEUTER:
“One of the best gifts I received was a section bath ring for baby to sit in while bathing. I also used the bath rings as support in the kitchen while feeding the little ones.”
YOLANDI JORDAAN, DEPUTY EDITOR OF BABA & KLEUTER:
“I wouldn’t have survived bathtime without cushioning for my knees. This is a product that you will use for many years to come. Your knees will thank you for it!”
PEARL RANTSEKENG, DEPUTY EDITOR OF YOUR BABY:
“Just because your baby is small, don’t buy small towels. You need enough towel for your baby to lie on and still have enough towel left on the ends to dry him with.”
ROBYN LAWRENSON, DEPUTY EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“Don’t trust your wrist or elbow to check the temperature of the bath water. It’s much safer to use a bath thermometer.”
CHARNÉ CASEY, ART DIRECTOR OF BABA & KLEUTER:
“Did you know you can use baby lotion to bath your baby with – you don’t have to use soap? This is great for dry skin. Just be very careful though as your baby will be even more slippery to handle. ”
ROBYN LAWRENSON, DEPUTY EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“Bathing with your baby is a wonderful experience, but don’t attempt it if you’re alone. It’s harder than you think and you’ll need both hands to hold your baby the entire time. Getting in and out of the bath while holding your baby is really awkward and also dangerous.”
Chicco Baby Nail Scissors (pink and blue), R99, Baby City, Kids Emporium, takealot.com, thekidzone.co.za, loot.co.za
Chicco Brush and Comb set (pink and blue), R159.99, Baby City, Kids Emporium, takealot.com, thekidzone.co.za, loot.co.za
Chicco Baby Moments Sweet Scented Water, R149, Chicco Baby Moments Gentle Body Wash and Shampoo (500ml), R129, Kids Emporium, takealot.com, thekidzone.co.za, loot.co.za
Childs Farm Baby Moisturiser, R89.99, Childs Farm Baby Bedtime Bubbles, R79.99, Childs Farm Baby Wash Unfragranced, R79.99, Baby City, selected Clicks, Pick n Pay and Babies R Us stores, takealot.com and babiesafrica.com
Groswaddle Dry Sophie Sea Lion 0-3 months +, R339, Baby City, takealot.com, loot.co.za, selected Kids Emporium stores
Chicco Bath Thermometer (pink, blue and orange), R119, Baby City, Kids Emporium, takealot.com, thekidzone.co.za, loot.co.za
Epi-max Baby & Junior Bathe (250ml), R45, Epimax Baby & Junior Lotion (450ml), R55, Epi-max Baby & Junior Cream (400g), R65, Clicks, DisChem, Spar and selected pharmacies
Chicco Baby Moments Massage Oil (200ml), R119, Chicco Baby Moments Body Lotion (200ml), R99, Kids Emporium, takealot.com, thekidzone.co.za, loot.co.za
Puppy Dog Pals Water squirters, R199.99, Checkers, Toys R Us, Toy Zone and Takealot.com
Snookums Large Bath Mat, R139, Baby City, Babies R Us, Makro, leading retail outlets
Snookums Squirt Bath Toys (3 piece), R95, Baby City, Babies R Us, Makro, Game, takealot.com, online stores, retail outlets
Snookums Educational First Books, R79, Baby City, Babies R Us, Makro, Game, online stores, retail outlets
Grotowel Poppy Penguin 6 months +, R399, Baby City, takealot.com, loot.co.za, selected Kids Emporium stores
Snookums Stick-It Bath Toys, R104.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, Makro, takealot.com, retail outlets
Baby Dove Head to Toe Wash Sensitive Moisture 200ml, R34.99, and 400ml, R61.99, Baby City and leading retailers
Baby Dove Head to Toe Wash Rich Moisture 200ml, R34.99, and 400ml, R61.99, Baby City and leading retailers
Pigeon Baby Transparent Soap with Case, R59.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Pigeon Baby Wash 2-In-1 Pump Bottle (700ml), R174.99, Pigeon Baby Liquid Soap (200ml), R59.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Pigeon Baby Shampoo Pump Bottle (700ml), R174.99, Pigeon Baby Shampoo (200ml), R54.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Pigeon Cotton Balls, R44.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Pigeon Skincare Combo Pack, R144.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Pigeon Cotton Buds (100, paper stems), R19.99, Baby City, retail outlets, online stores
Pigeon Baby Oil (200ml), R59.99, Pigeon Baby Lotion (200ml), R59.99, Pigeon Baby Powder (200 g), R59.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Pure Beginnings Organic Baby Soothing Massage & Bath Oil with Kalahari Melon (100ml), R119.95, Baby City, Dis-Chem, Woolworths, Wellness Warehouse and selected Babies R Us and health stores
Yorba Baby Foam Bath (295ml), R75, and Baby Wash & Shampoo (295ml), R80, Yorba.com
Pigeon Infant Nail Scissors, R99.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Pigeon Comb & Hairbrush Set, R89.99, baby stores, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Oh So Heavenly Oils of Africa Precious Baby Oil (125ml), R28.99, Gentle Bubble Bath (750ml), R58.99, Shampoo & Conditioner (300ml), R46.99, Caring Bath Wash (375ml), R42.99, Clicks
Trainer Toothbrush Set, R99.99, baby stores, Dis-Chem, pharmacies, selected retail outlets, online stores
Kneepal, R345, takealot.com
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Special Baby Shampoo, R44.99, leading retailers
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Baby Oil Gel (100ml), R44.99, leading retailers
Stokke Flexi Bath Toy Cups, R299, bornfabulous.co.za
Nûby Brush and Comb Set, R89.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, Dis-Chem
ClevaMama bath mat, R299.99, Baby Boom
Stokke Flexi Bath Bundle (tub, support and heat plug), R1 249, bornfabulous.co.za
Dreambaby room and bath thermometer R259.99, Baby City, takealot.com
Nûby Shampoo Rinse Cup, R99.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, Dis-Chem, Checkers, Makro
Johnson’s Bedtime Bath (300ml), R44.95, Cotton Touch 2-in-1 Bath & Wash (500ml), R69.95, and Gentle Protect Kids Bath (500ml), R64.95, Baby City and leading retailers
Oh-lief Natural Olive Baby Shampoo 200ml, R99.95, 400ml, R169.96, ohlief.com and Clicks