Secret Weapons for Dirt Busting Kids in the Tub

How to Get Kids Clean without Screams?

Losing love over hygiene hassles is no fun.

But, getting clean IS one of the main objectives of bath time....so...

Here are sneaky solutions for getting the dirt out while keeping the love in.

Help From 'Secret Agent B.B.': Code name - Bubble Bath

I don't know how children were washed in the Middle Ages, but I'm relieved to be alive when there's bubble bath.

My Secret Agent B.B. is a perfect 'double agent' - fascinating the kids with bubbles, while secretly cleansing them.

And while I do complain of over-productization by endless choices of yogurts or salad dressings, I am happy to have variety in bubble baths, for me as much as for the kids.

California Baby's Bubble Bath Sampler

I love the convenience of a sampler for GrandHomes.  This tote has a variety of  two-ounce bubble bath samplers:  Calming™, Overtired & Cranky™, Light & Happy™, Chamomile & Herbs™, Colds & Flu™, I Love You™ and Super Sensitive™.

So minimum storage space and no worry about the kids dumping a big bottle.

And, plenty of choices to suit the occassion:  Stuffy nose?  Steep them in 'Colds & Flu'.  Rough day?  Dose them in 'Overtired & Cranky' (and save the rest for you. )  .

products are free of toxic terrors, including stuff I don't understand but don't want to bathe the kids in, like sodium lauryl sulfate, DEA, synthetic fragrances or synthetic additives.  Instead they produce no tears, non-irritating, biodegradable bubbles.

And, should the precious grandchildren suffer from stress?  No!  "Each bubble bath features a unique blend of essential oils for a distinct scent and emotional effect"!!!  ( Makes me wonder what my grandmother would have had to say about that!)

Shampoo Trauma is yucky for everyone.

From babies to big guys, shampooing is a challenge: Stinging eyes, pouring panics, too much suds, too little.  It's tricky business.

So here's another secret agent that gets 'perfect scores' on customer feedback:

First, I recommend using a great combo shampoo or body wash:  Calming Blend Shampoo & Body Wash.  That means there's no need for  separate shampoo and body wash bottles, which already simplifies things.

Also, I love convenient pump dispensers - kids can do it themselves, and I can do it one-handed!

I definitely appreciate not having open-cap bottles slip off the edge and spill all over!  (Who, me? )

Click here to browse and shop for Calming Blend Shampoo & Bodywash and enjoy 'convenient clean'!

These   products and more are available from  one of my favorite merchants who add impeccable customer service to your order at no extra charge!

But getting the shampoo out is trickier than getting it in?

Secret Agent 'Splash Guard' can be a big help.

When kids hate water pouring over their head and into their eyes, this snug-fitting visor can eliminate the screaming and crying.  Customers confirm that it doesn't leak, and works well to redirect the water away from kids' faces to where it's needed, to get rid of the suds.

Another visor option is the Sassy Bath & Sun Visors, that can be used in the tub or outdoors.  They also get good reviews for kids that enjoy having a 'special hat' on for de-sudsing.

Where to buy bath tub splash guards and visors?

Both of these bath aids are not easy to find in stores, so I've included them on the Bath Gear page in our GrandGifting Amazon store, where you click here to browse and buy! Enjoy!

I hope you've enjoyed these suggestions for keeping bath time a Happy Hour, not a Horror Zone!

With best wishes for relishing the sweet sight and smell
of clean and fresh after-bath grandchildren,

Ronda Kay

p.s. For more GrandGiftingTub Time Essentials click on any of the following links:
Tub Time 1: Divide and Conquer… How to get peace of mind for less than $20?

Tub Time 2: Pain-free knees…How to lifeguard babes in the bathtub without being a gymnast?

Tub Time 3: Toxic-free Fun ... How to avoid Toxic Terror with mold-proof bath toys?

Tub Time 4: Underwater Lab ...with advice on easy, cheap ways to create submerged sensations

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