Hi, fellow warriors of water and wipes. It’s me again—the mom whose toddlers splash like mini hurricanes and whose infant insists that bath time is a dramatic event. Baths and potty training can be messy, frustrating, and hilarious, but with a few hacks, you might just survive… and maybe even enjoy it a little.
1. Plastic Cups for Pouring Fun
Toddlers love to pour water… everywhere. Give them a few plastic cups to pour in the tub. They feel like helpers, you feel slightly less insane, and they’re learning early physics (or at least practicing aim).
2. Hooded Towels for Quick Wrap-Up
After a chaotic bath, wrap the kids in hooded towels. Instant warmth, instant cuteness, instant pause in crying… usually. Amazon has themed hooded towels that make drying off fun instead of a wrestling match.
3. Non-Slip Bath Stickers
Bathtime = slippery chaos. Stickers or decals on the tub floor prevent slips and help toddlers feel like they’re “standing on treasure.” Bonus: fewer emergency hand grabs and fewer bruised knees.
4. Toy Basket with Drain Holes
Keep bath toys in a mesh basket or one with drain holes. Toys dry quickly, you avoid mildew, and you spend less time scrubbing tub mold. Amazon sells hanging mesh baskets perfect for this.
5. Bath Crayons for Creativity
Let toddlers draw on the tub with bath-safe crayons. Art and water combine, and cleanup is just turning on the shower. Bonus: keeps little hands busy while you wash the baby.
6. Suction Cup Organizer
Shampoo, soap, and sponges can vanish into chaos. A suction cup organizer keeps everything in reach but off the floor. Bonus: fewer toddler tantrums because they can reach their own “stuff.”
7. Portable Potty or Seat for Travel
Traveling or small bathrooms? A portable potty or seat makes life easier. Collapsible, easy to clean, and prevents disaster in tiny bathrooms. Amazon has foldable travel options that fit in most bags.
8. Flushable Wipes for Messy Emergencies
Even the most “trained” toddlers have accidents. Flushable wipes save your sanity during potty training, and Amazon sells multipacks perfect for diaper bags and bathrooms.
9. Bathtub Pouring Pitcher
A small pitcher for rinsing makes baby baths less splashy and faster. Plastic, lightweight, and easy for toddlers to play with while learning to rinse themselves. Bonus: fewer tears from shampoo-in-eyes incidents.
10. Sticker Rewards for Potty Success
Toddlers love sticker charts. Each successful potty moment earns a sticker. Over time, stickers = pride, not bribery. Amazon has themed sticker packs that make the chart colorful and fun.
Final Mom Wisdom:
Baths and potty training are messy, chaotic, and sometimes sticky—but they’re survivable. With plastic cups, hooded towels, bath crayons, and smart Amazon finds, you can make the routine manageable, educational, and even a little fun. And remember: the more you laugh at the chaos, the less it stresses you… usually.