Recently, while scrolling through Pinterest, I stumbled upon an entire sea of blogs dedicated to transforming bathtime into something that resembles a carnival. Apparently, parents are throwing their kids in the tub for fun—like it’s a destination rather than a necessity!
I have to say, I just don’t get it. As a mom, I find bathtime to be a daunting ordeal. It’s a battleground filled with tantrums, chaos, and a whole lot of mess. Honestly, I’d rather not be sitting on a cold tile floor, constantly on guard to make sure my little ones don’t turn the bathroom into a water park. You won’t catch me filling the tub with Instagram-worthy decor and seeking excuses to let my kids splash around when they don’t even need a bath. The whole idea of “extracurricular bathtime fun” is just not for me.
Why can’t bathtime just be a straightforward task? I’m not completely against fun—I do give my kids some bath toys. But some of these bathtime activities are just over-the-top. I mean, do kids really need elaborate themes, glowing waters, and inflatable decorations to enjoy their bath? I believe that kids could actually benefit from a little boredom and being encouraged to use their imagination. Here are five ridiculous bathtime ideas I’m definitely skipping:
- The Gardening Bath: Apparently, one mom had the bright idea to dye the bathwater green and fill it with gardening supplies just because her child wanted to garden during winter. I’d rather not destroy my home for the sake of sensory play—sounds like a disaster waiting to happen!
- Love-Themed Sensory Bath: With Valentine’s Day around the corner, someone thought it would be charming to fill a tub with pink water, foam hearts, and rose petals. As if there’s a chance my kid won’t create a mess while trying to enjoy a polyester flower.
- Jello Ocean Bath: The thought of covering my bathtub in blue raspberry Jello and tossing in fish toys sounds like a sticky nightmare. I can already envision the aftermath—cleaning Jello off every possible surface in my house!
- Lemonade Bath: Why anyone would want to mix lemonade in a bathtub is beyond me. We can whip up better drinks in the kitchen without the mess of foam cut-outs floating around!
- Old MacDonald Had A Farm…Bath: This concept involves dyeing the water red and tossing in plastic barn animals. Seriously, why not just let the kids play with their barn on the living room floor? Why complicate things?
Let’s remember that parenting doesn’t have to be an elaborate production. Sometimes, a simple bath is all that’s needed, and it’s perfectly okay to embrace that. If you’re interested in more parenting tips or ideas, check out our other post on home insemination kits. For authoritative advice on related topics, visit Make a Mom and News Medical for insightful resources on pregnancy and home insemination.
In summary, I refuse to feel guilty for not turning bathtime into a spectacle. Simple is often better, and kids can thrive with a little less stimulation.