Baby Bath Time: A Calm, No-Tears Routine

Published 16 August 2026

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Keep it short

Five to ten minutes is enough for a baby. Longer soaks dry the skin out.

37 to 38 degrees. Test with your elbow, not your hand.

Fragrance-free, dye-free, and as few of them as possible. Colloidal oatmeal is the one addition worth making if there is any eczema in the family.

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Bubble bath for under-twos, anything glittery, and adult bath bombs.

4.8Around $15–$22 per box

Colloidal oatmeal sachets for itchy, eczema-prone baby skin. Fragrance-free.

4.3Around $30–$40

Moulds, colours and skin-safe fragrance so kids can make their own fizzers.