https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:20:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freestanding-tub-any-online-purchases#post-2827285 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:19:48 +0000 Myicitygirl 2827285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkarmadillo: I purchased this tub and we love it. I got wayfair to match the total price with factoring in the free faucet offered by Kardiel, because the tub was backordered on the Kardiel website and we needed it right away for our remodel. It’s acrylic but not as lightweight as most acrylic freestanding tubs. We get so many compliments on the tub. </p> <p><a href="https://www.kardiel.com/theadelphia-71-rectangle-overflow-free-faucet-promo/" rel="nofollow">https://www.kardiel.com/theadelphia-71-rectangle-overflow-free-faucet-promo/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/freestanding-tub-any-online-purchases#post-2806507 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:08:28 +0000 pinkarmadillo 2806507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone purchased a freestanding tub online that they love? If so, could you give details and/or link it?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305574 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:13:26 +0000 gingerbebe 2305574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We ran a space heater nearby and made the water warm and covered his middle with washcloths. Then toweled him off and lotion massaged him in the heat of the heater. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305573 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:12:32 +0000 buttermilk 2305573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok I think I was probably keeping the water too cold out of fear of making it too warm so will try that. I actually just decided to take a bath WITH her just now and she loved it! Even got some almost smiles, so I guess I could always do that until she likes them more on her own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305565 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:53:29 +0000 petitenoisette 2305565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get out the space heater and cover her with a couple of warm washcloths. Also, I don't know how often you're giving her a bath, but we only really gave our baby a bath once a week or so for the first several months of her life and then just made sure to clean out under her chins/arms in the interim. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305553 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:32:16 +0000 yoursilverlining 2305553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Warm water, very warm room and music. My LO *loved* music playing (especially Lady Gaga, lol) as an infant. Also, have a towel ready so they don't get cold when they get out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305544 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:19:46 +0000 Ginabean3 2305544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely time! My newborn HATED the bath. It was so horrible that she rarely got bathed. But now at 2 months she LOVES it and just wants to chill out in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305543 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:18:03 +0000 CakeLady 2305543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were so afraid of the water being too hot that we made the first few baths too cold. We made the water pretty warm and DS went from hating baths to loving them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305534 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:08:29 +0000 youboots 2305534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tenny hated bath time. I think we were doing it before bed so she was overtired. We started showering with her at 10 weeks which she loves. She does fine now when we occasionally give her baths- but never at bedtime </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305529 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:02:16 +0000 Mrs. Train 2305529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For us it just came with time. For a while they screamed and cried. Eventually when they were a few months old they realized. They could splash a bit and then started to like it. You can try adjusting the water temp to see if they like it hotter or colder but some babies just don't like it. It's not bad just get it done quick and then give lots of snuggles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305528 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:01:48 +0000 hilsy85 2305528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make it as warm as possible in the room, and keep her covered with a washcloth as much as possible. I think they just don't like being cold! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305527 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:01:41 +0000 OhCaptain 2305527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Time. And making sure they aren't cold. Both my kids hated bath until 8ish weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-best-tips-for-a-newborn-who-hates-bath-time#post-2305523 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:58:55 +0000 buttermilk 2305523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello! My baby is 6 weeks old. The first couple times we gave her a sponge bath when we brought her home she didn't mind, but has pretty much hated every bath we have given her since. We have a Boon Naked Tub and we use that. She screams! I thought this was supposed to be a calming thing for them lol? </p> <p>What are your best tips for making bath time more enjoyable for an infant? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261927 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:20:11 +0000 ineebee 2261927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: The books I'm reading all say the routine should be 20 min, some say 30-45 min! Too long, IMO, but the rationale is that they want you to use children's pattern-seeking brains to your advantage so that they can gear up (or down) to bedtime. I really want to do exactly what you're doing! And it's great to know that it works well for you! </p> <p>@Mrs D: Thanks for your input! We want to start sleep training soon so I want to establish a solid routine before that happens so that, like you, it'll really help DS to sleep well!</p> <p>@Adira: Yeah, I really want it to be short and sweet with minimal shushing and rocking! I'm thinking, after reading all these responses, that I can probably keep my routine as is. </p> <p>@jetsa: Nice. I like a short routine too! Thanks for your input!</p> <p>@sapphire: Same with DS. Baths require so much coordination, and since I'm doing bedtime solo every night, setting it up, etc. would take so much energy every night! And if the ped says 2-3x/week is fine, I'm not doing more work than I have to! :)</p> <p>@Alivoo01: Wow. That is the simplest, shortest bedtime! Maybe when DS is older we can do something like that. Awesome.</p> <p>@mrs.shinerbock: That sounds like a very reasonable bedtime routine! </p> <p>@Ms.Badger: Aw, I wish I could! I'm in the Northeast. I envy you that!</p> <p>@yin: Half an hour or more with two wild kids? Sounds pretty quick to me! :) </p> <p>@snowjewelz: I decided on a bed-time-only book, too. I think I'm gonna do two books: the first one will be a rotation of books from the library, and the second book will be constant. And 10 minutes is pretty nice! I like that I'm seeing such short routines!</p> <p>@blackbird: That makes sense. I think once DS gets older, I may add a bath if he sweats, gets dirty and ends up needing it everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261907 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:49:31 +0000 kgbee 2261907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baths precede the bedtime routine on days when he needs/takes a bath, but we don't do baths every day -- usually twice a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261807 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:11:11 +0000 LilSprinkles 2261807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO takes baths on S, T, and F. Our routine is the same, except we start at 6:30 on bath nights.</p> <p>Routine (start around 7)<br /> Brush teeth<br /> Lotion<br /> PJs<br /> Get Bear Bear (his lovey)<br /> 2 books<br /> Potty<br /> Lights off<br /> Prayers , Night Nights, and sing "You Are My Sunshine"<br /> In bed by 730 the latest </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261794 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:03:13 +0000 LuLu Mom 2261794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 yes, especially in summer and playing outside but DD2 no, she has eczema so we do every other day. </p> <p>starting at 8 we do bottle, diaper change, lotion, pjs, and cuddling/rocking and then to bed awake but tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261791 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:56:27 +0000 Mae 2261791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do baths e/o night. Either way the routine is the same. </p> <p>Bath (or not)<br /> Change into nighttime diaper and pjs<br /> bottle<br /> brush teeth<br /> play in room for about 10 min<br /> Read 2 books (about 5 min)<br /> Into sleep sack and turn off light and turn on white noise<br /> Rock/sing a song<br /> Lay down in crib</p> <p>The routine takes 30 min start to finish with no bath, 40 with bath. We COULD skip the play time and not mess with sleep I believe, but our LO still struggles with reflux so we like for her to stay up a bit after her bottle. Before she was old enough to run around and play I'd just hold her and read books for 15 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261769 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:36:38 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2261769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bath is not part of our routine because we only give her a bath every 2 to 3 days unless she gets particularly dirty. </p> <p>Our bedtime routine consists of diaper change, swaddling, bottle, bed (2.5 months old). All this is done with just the night light on and quiet voices. It really doesn't take very long. I don't see why you would need to drag it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261762 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:27:26 +0000 gingerbebe 2261762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do bath every night. My son had colic and basically bath time was the only time he would be quiet and calm as an infant and so we never dropped it. He LOVES bath time, so we always do it. It relaxes him and he's always so much happier afterwards that we think its important to his sleep. However, we don't necessarily do it RIGHT up against his bedtime - mostly like an hour before? So there's usually about 30 minutes of play time between bath and bedtime bottle. </p> <p>Our routine is pretty fast: (DS is 11 months).</p> <p>- Bath at 630pm after we're done with dinner. When its with Daddy, its only like 10 minutes. When its with Grandma, she indulges him and lets him hang out in there for 30 minutes!<br /> - Lotion, diaper, jammies - 2-3 minutes.<br /> - We play and hang out together until its about 715pm.<br /> - Bedtime bottle at 715pm (we're close to dropping this, its just for hydration really - like 2-3 ounces).<br /> - Sleepsack, blackout curtains, white noise machine, humidifier, close door. We sing the same 2 songs at every nap and bedtime while swaying with him, say a short prayer over him, lay him down, hand him his lovey and say "Have a good night night S, mommy/daddy loves you" before we leave. </p> <p>We've basically had this same routine forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261752 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:12:46 +0000 sleepybear 2261752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only do a bath every few days and it's normally earlier in the day.<br /> Bedtime routine is:<br /> Nurse<br /> Read a book<br /> Brush teeth<br /> Diaper/pjs/sleep sack<br /> Say prayers<br /> Lay in crib and a quick belly rub and 'night night'</p> <p>It's a lot easier for me if I just keep it short and simple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261748 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:10:00 +0000 Foodnerd81 2261748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>C is 2, and we have never done bath as part of her bedtime routine. Like others, she has dry skin, plus, I'm lazy. Our routine now is:<br /> Brush teeth<br /> Diaper and PJs<br /> Read 3 or so books in her room with the lights dimmed and sound machine on<br /> Sing songs in bed with her<br /> Turn lights all the way off and sing one more song<br /> Say goodnight and I love you. </p> <p>Unfortunately since she switched to a big girl bed, now the "routine" also included her getting up a bunch of times but that's another story. I think 20 minutes is sufficient for a bedtime routine. If we get home late sometimes we shorten it by doing fewer books or songs, or I will lengthen it with more books or songs if I sense she isn't settling down. </p> <p>Then again my kid is a crap sleeper so maybe don't listen to anything I say. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261726 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:49:16 +0000 blackbird 2261726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is for my toddler but not for the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261725 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:47:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2261725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted others b/c we don't bathe every single day. So on the days without bathe, we just wipe down face/hands/feet instead. Our routine -- </p> <p>Turn on lamp in her nursery (instead of the brighter regular light)<br /> Diaper change<br /> Wipe down while singing a lullaby<br /> Rub on lotion (singing continues)<br /> Change into Pjs<br /> She used to take a vitamin D drop but not anymore<br /> Say goodnight to stuff, say good night to and turn off light<br /> Read bed time only book<br /> Turn on white noise<br /> Bottle/nurse</p> <p>She us 8 mo old and without bathe it takes no more than 10 min </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261676 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:37:21 +0000 yin 2261676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't bathe every night because of eczema. Our routine looks like this:</p> <p>Floss and brush teeth<br /> Wash Face<br /> Diaper change for LO2<br /> Lotion<br /> Pajamas<br /> Read 3 books<br /> Sing songs<br /> Turn on sound machine<br /> Sleep</p> <p>This process takes about half an hour or longer with two wild kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261664 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:26:25 +0000 Ms.Badger 2261664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you want to make your routine longer, you could take a walk with your baby in the carrier. I did that with L because he was so hard to get to sleep and the walk made him tired. So I would do lotion and jammies, walk (I think it took about 10 min), turn on white noise, nurse, rock to sleep.<br /> ETA: I"m in SoCal where this walk outside idea is fine all year round but I bet that doesn't work in all climates </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261651 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:14:08 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2261651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bath is not part of our routine because our ped said she really only needs a bath every 2-3 days unless she gets really dirty playing. I'm surprised that anyone would be pushing a really long bedtime routine, I've always been told to have a standard order of things, but it just needs to be a few cues that bedtime is happening and then putting them to bed.</p> <p>At 5 months, our routine looked like this:<br /> Fresh diaper and lotion<br /> Pajamas<br /> Turn on white noise<br /> Say good night to the giraffe<br /> Turn off light<br /> Sit in rocker with her and sing while she nurses<br /> Put her in crib while I finish the songs<br /> Say "Have a good night, I love you."<br /> Walk out</p> <p>Depending on how long she took to nurse, it was usually 20-25 minutes. Once we stopped nursing at night, we added in reading 2-3 books after PJs, but the whole routine takes maybe 20 minutes now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261643 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:05:09 +0000 Alivoo01 2261643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really. I give him a bath after dinner because he's messy. Then I let him play and do whatever for an hour or so. When it's bedtime, I just tell him it's bedtime and we go into the bedroom. He climbs into bed, lays down and asks for milk while telling me to turn off the lights. He'll finish his milk and sit up/crawl around on the bed while talking or do whatever he does. When he's tired, he'll lay down and go to sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261625 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 09:50:58 +0000 Ajsmommy 2261625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bath is not part of our routine and our routine is less than 10 mins.</p> <p>I change DD into bedtime cloths after dinner/after bath on bath nights.</p> <p>Once she's ready for bed we go into her room<br /> change diaper 1-2 mins<br /> read 2 short books (same books every night) 5 mins<br /> Short lullaby and into bed with mobile on and paci 1 min </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-bath-part-of-your-los-bedtime-routine#post-2261621 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 09:48:11 +0000 sapphire 2261621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes our routine ends up taking that long if she won't go to sleep, but it's not intentional! We do diaper, jammies, feed, sing songs (same 2 every night, sometimes additional if not getting sleepy), sound machine on, fan on, mobile on.<br /> ETA: we both work and bath every night is too much of a production. Plus I think it gets her too excited, all that splashing around! </p>