Babies grow incredibly quickly. One minute you are washing your infant in a tiny tub, cradling his little head to keep him secure and prevent the water from getting in his eyes – and the next he’s wanting to splash and “swim” in the family bathtub.
It’s a lot more convenient being able to use a large plumbed in bath, rather than fill the baby bath and empty it each time you wash your little one. But the problem with water, as everyone knows, is that children can drown in just a few inches of water. While this might seem melodramatic, it happens far too often. So as soon as your baby is able to sit upright, unaided, consider investing in a baby bath ring that will prevent him or her from slipping during bath time. These rings also enable babies to play securely in the water during bath time.
There are various different types of baby bath rings, most of which have suckers (or suction caps) to keep them in place on the base of the bath. They also come in different colors and some have adjustable legs. But what they all have in common is the ring that baby can hold onto. They are also designed to contain the baby in an upright position so that they can’t slip under the water.
While a baby bath ring seat or baby bath tub ring will make it easier for you wash your baby, and enable you to keep both your hands free, this doesn’t mean that you should leave your child unattended. If the child wants to splash and play in the water make sure you have the time to stay there and keep a watchful eye. Even if you have an older child, don’t ever be tempted to leave the two together alone. Accidents happen all too quickly and you would never forgive yourself if your baby was involved in an accident that was your fault.
Most baby bath rings are suitable for babies aged from about six months to 18 months, depending on the design of the baby bath ring and the size of the child.
Before you decide which baby bath ring to buy, do yourself a favor and read some consumer reviews. Critical comments to look out for include:
- baby bath ring has suction cups that don’t work efficiently,
- baby tends to slide forward in the baby bath ring seat,
- baby is able to use the sides of the baby bath tub ring to pull himself up and out of the water.