For all the mums Q about Bath time??

make_me_wise

When I was little I was bathed 2 or 3 times a week, never in a deep bath. Just enough to splash about in and get clean. Friends children seem to bathe in the same way now.

My nephew is a little older and he uses the shower. Quick shot of water over him, then a soap up and another quick shot of water and he is done. Saves loads in water but more importantly to my brother and SIL it saves time.

I am yet to bathe my two new little girls at home. Haven't quite got round to that yet, lol. A good friend of mine has advised me to put a little bit of luke warm water in the bath and lay them on their backs, then just squeeze water over them with a sponge. Might rope hubby in and the set of plastic ducks we couldn't resist and give it a go tonight. All these 'firsts' are so exciting.

threemuttleys

Mine has a nightly one, he has eczema, and the advice of his dermatologist, was that bathing is a good way of getting rid of the dead skin cells, and of course, we have loads of stuff to put in his bath...his skins is lovely and soft!

heretolearn_2

This would save you a bit on your water bills, it depends though. You could try only putting in half the amount of water if they enjoy their baths?

Other ways to cut water use:
Brick in the loo cystern - or you can get special plastic inflatable bricks for4 this, they were being given away in our water area recently.
Shower control - there is a gadget you fit to the showerhead to stop too much water coming out too fast - good if you have power showers as they can go through more water than a bath!
Make everyone turn off the water tap while brushing their teeth (after making the brush wet of course). Most people leave it running the whole time until they rinse, which adds up to a lot of water.

abacus73

lindseykim13 wrote: »

once a week, unless they are actually really dirty-having swam in muddy puddles or painted themselves ect otherwise they don't really need it. My eldest suffers with eczema and the more contact with water he has the worse his skin gets.

I am sure you have already tried everything under the sun for the eczema. Just in case though, the creams that worked with my eldest was body shops 'hemp body butter' and for the youngest 'Aveeno' moisturising lotion. Limited baths as it does dry the skin out.

skintmum2012

HI everyone thank you for your replys I am going to try bathing them a few times a week and see if that gets the bill down. I have got a water company coming round with a free box of goodies to save money and water. I just wanted to say although the baths are deep I am in them with the children so there is never any danger sorry forgot to say that.