When is it ok to let baby have a bubble bath?

Mine is 10 1/2 months old and already plays fine in the tub with toys (i supervise of course). I'm not talking up to the neck in water and bubbles but up to the waist and some bubbles.When is it ok to let baby have a bubble bath?
Yes, I use johnsons bedtime bath or bedtime wash. It makes baby and your home smell lovely afterwards.When is it ok to let baby have a bubble bath?
Bubble baths have been linked to urinary tract infections (UTIs) so experts recommend avoiding them until your child is at least 3 years old. Bubble bath formulas, as well as strong soaps that contain deodorants or potent scents, can irritate the opening of your baby's urethra (where urine comes out) if the soap is not rinsed off completely. ';This makes it painful to urinate so the child ends up holding the urine and voiding incompletely, which can lead to UTIs,'; says Shelly J. King, a pediatric urology nurse practitioner at the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.





According to the American Foundation for Urologic Disease, girls are more likely to get UTIs. In boys, UTIs occur almost exclusively in those younger than six months who are uncircumcised. To prevent UTIs in girls and boys:





鈥on't let your child soak in a tub full of soapy water or bubble bath.


鈥f your child is toilet trained, encourage her to urinate after bathing, This will empty her bladder of any bacteria that could lead to a UTI.


鈥f your child is prone to UTIs, or complains that urinating is painful after a bubble bath, avoid bubble baths altogether until puberty or at least until your child can thoroughly rinse her own bottom.





It can be difficult to know if your child has a UTI, especially if she's too young to tell you about her symptoms. She may have a fever but no other signs of illness. She may wet her diapers more frequently than usual, or her urine may have a strong smell or be tinged with blood. If your child can talk, she may tell you it hurts when she urinates. Some children become very irritable, others vomit, have diarrhea, or don't have their usual appetite. Because an untreated UTI can cause kidney damage, it's important to see a doctor if you suspect your child has one.





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I don't think it's safe to let babies or toddlers take a bath that's up to the neck. I know that you'll be there to supervised, but it's better to safe than sorry. My baby already drinks the water out of tub because she sees the bubbles. She puts her head all the way down and bubbles and water at her waist. The water doesn't have to be to the neck for it to be a bubble bath. Just add bubbles to bath without increasing the water in his tub.
It's not good to do too many bubble baths, even as an adult. Especially with girls, as it has been linked to yeast infections. With girls, down there, they are open, so all the dirt from her skin is getting inside her, and it's not good.





But, usually doctors will say bubbles are ok once a week. And, like others have said, don't spend money on ';bubble bath';... just use his/her shampoo and put a little under the facet.
I didn't use bubble bath (my son had a VERY nasty hive reaction to it when he was little), but I used the Johnson's soap to make little bubbles for him and he loved it. I think I started doing it once he was able to sit up firmly on his own. His older sister was about 10 months, guessing he was about 7.
i have actually heard that bubble baths are not even good for grown women (the ingredients going into the vaginal area). So i would suggest the same goes for little girls. I wont let my little girl be in anything bit organic soap and body wash or bubble bath. I dont know if there are any ill effects fo boys.





There are lots of other things to make bathtime fun, - toys, tub crayons
I wouldn't use any actual ';bubble baths'; that you would buy in the store. They can be a little harsh on the skin. Instead I use baby shampoo or soap and squeeze it under the running tub water. It makes the bubbles just the same and I know it's not harsh and full of other chemicals!!
probably but you should ask your pediatrician if your baby can handle it at his age he will probably know more about kids his age and compare it to that so my best answer is probably either ask the pediatrician or try a little bit to see if he likes it but don't keep him in there for very long
It's OK as long as you're using bubbles that are made just for babies-Bubbles meant for older children and adults can be very harsh on the skin and sting eyes. And remember that the tub will be extra slippery (but I'm sure you knew that)
I thinks it's fine. My son is 21 mons and he has had bubble bath for a while and he does fine. The only thing you have to worry about is if he is allergic to the bubbles. My son can't use just any kind of bubbles.
Should be fine, my son is 4 months old and we already use a little bubble bath. I read that it can irritate young babies skin but my wee boys had no problems so i can only assume your baby will ok with johnstons or a similar baby baubble bath =]
i don'tt see a problem with what ur doing, when my son was that age we use to have a bath seat that attached itself to the floor of the bath tub so it helped out a lot with bath time especially cause there slippery
You can use Johnsons baby bubble bath from when they are a few months old. Your baby will be safe, and johnsons is specially made for babies so it wont harm their skin. Your baby will be happy playing in a bubble bath!
If your baby has sensitive skin I wouldn't...Bubble Bath's are a Big No-No for baby Girls as they tend to get Vaginal Irritation from them quite often...Baby Boys not-so-much.
I use a bubble bath for my daughter, and she likes it. Just rinse good before taking him out of the tub.
i used baby bubble bath from birth so id say urs is ready they love the bubbles :-D
Yeah, he is old enough, and you got he right idea...go for it mom...he'll love it :)