Bao Xing Bei Firm Bath bucket/bath barrel/adult bath barrel/folding inflatable bathtub/home thickening bath barrel

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It's possible to bathe both baby and toddler at the same time with your baby in the baby bath and your toddler in the adult bath.

Don’t worry – it’s literally something you’ll get used to after one bath. I get asked about bathing and bathroom situations in India quite often so am finally taking the time to walk you through how to take a bath here (how weird is that!?) Other important factors to be aware of are the weight of a portable tub and how easily it folds down. If your portable bathtub is for your home, then its weight won’t be such an important consideration. But if it’s for taking with you on trips, then you’ll want something that is easily transportable and doesn’t weigh too much. Note that the material from which the portable bathtub is made will also impact on its weight.The problem seems to have been that the promotion of showers for public baths had not helped their image. They were also advocated for soldiers, prisoners, inmates of mental asylum – and also as part of hydropathy, a health treatment that involved being submerged and then showered in water, and wrapped in wet sheets. Indians, meanwhile, just looked askance at the whole issue of when and how the British bathed. An article in ToI in 1927 titled ‘The Brahmin and his Baths’ explained the centrality of bathing for Hindus: “A holy Brahmin was described as ‘Tri-kal Snan-Sandhyashila’, ie, as one who was habituated to take baths thrice… A caste of Deccani Brahmins still only resides at places on the banks of rivers.” However, for the price it commands, we would have expected a pump to be included. And the base of this bathtub isn’t as well padded as some others on the list, so you may want to consider adding some form of cushioning underneath to make it more comfortable. Nevertheless, it’s a spacious and deep bath that will travel extremely well.

This has a mesh bit for your baby to lie in until they can sit up. So they're in the water but supported, and you have your hands free” - recommended by Mumsnet user, WeaselMcWeasel Our verdict Be careful if you use candles. They could fall over during your bath and burn something. Don't put unsecured candles near the tub. The Indians who really took with enthusiasm to private showers were the maharajahs, especially when they travelled by train. A ToI article from 1914 describes the special super luxury saloons built for the Maharajah of Mysore which included both a bathroom and shower bathroom, all with silver fittings: “At one side is arranged a bath with a shower overhead, allowing for numberless thin streams of water to be flowing when in use.” It’s up to you. New babies don’t need a proper bath more than once a week – a top and tail will do. But as they grow, three times a week is fine. If your child loves having a bath, you might want to do it every night as part of a relaxing bedtime routine. What’s the best baby bath to buy?The Shnuggle is great, especially in winter because you can fill it up deep enough to keep baby warm but using very little water (so it fills in seconds and is light to lift)" - recommended by Mumsnet user, FizzingWhizzbee123 Our verdict

Fill the bath with 8 to 10cm of water, running the cold first and then adding hot. Make sure it’s the right temperature (37 to 38 degrees Celsius) and that there are no hot patches. Rest-on-rim baby bathsSome baby baths have an extra wide rim around them and are designed to fix firmly on top of an adult bath. They also have a plughole at the bottom to let water out into the main bath. Choose a robust one and make sure that it fits your bath properly. Always measure your bath before you buy.Because we believe parents who have been there before know best and are honest about what they like, we looked at recommendations from Mumsnet users themselves. We trawled the Mumsnet forums for posts about which baby baths they rated highly and why, and which left them a little lukewarm.

Shopping for baby products can feel overwhelming, and when it comes to products like bathtubs which have a safety element involved, it gets stressful. Here at Mumsnet we've been dedicated to making parents' lives easier for over 20 years - that's why we do the research for you, so you can make an informed decision without the stress. We've vetted everything from the best breast pumps to the best baby bottles, as well as baby essentials like the best changing bags and sippy cups. Strip your baby down to their nappy and wrap them in a towel while you first wash their face and then hair, leaning them over the bath. Dry their hair off gently with the towel, then remove their nappy, clean the nappy area and get ready to lift them into the bath. Bath supports are usually made of a towel-type fabric or foam, whereas bath chairs are often made of plastic. The support looks like a very simple type of reclining seat with a wire frame. Your baby's head is supported above the water. Not an essential buy as many parents find they prefer using a bath support or bath chair in an adult bath (see below), or even a washing-up bowl. That depends on the bath product. Some bath supports or sink inserts are only big enough to last until around six months, while others can be used all the way up to six years of age. Once a baby can sit unaided, many parents move onto a non-slip bath mat. Types of baby bathI got the IKEA Baby Bath and we got loads of use out of it. It's hardly expensive, plus a washing-up bowl isn't really the right shape for them when lying down” - recommended by Mumsnet user, Jinglejanglefish Our verdict In 1865 a Bombay report had been greeted by ToI with cautious approval, though the paper ridiculed its plans of showers that had to be filled by individual pumps. (One patent design from that era had the bather working a pump with a step machine, so he had the benefit of exercise as he bathed). The best portable bathtubs you can buy in 2023 1. CO-Z Inflatable Portable Bath: Best budget portable bath The tub is made from plastic, which means insulation is good; you can expect water to stay hot for up to an hour. In addition, the included cover will obviously also help to keep the heat in for a more luxurious soak. With one-step folding, the tub is easy to store and transport, collapsing to an impressively compact size. Most Indian bathrooms are “wet rooms” so the water goes everywhere. There isn’t always a designated shower area. To avoid getting water everywhere, you can squeegee after. Many bathrooms have small ones in there already.