Recently, I stumbled upon a plethora of blogs dedicated to transforming bathtime into a whimsical adventure. Apparently, some parents treat the tub as a playground rather than a place for cleaning up. Honestly, I find it perplexing.
As a mom, bathtime feels like a relentless tug-of-war. It’s messy, chaotic, and often leads to tantrums. Sitting there, ensuring no one meets their demise in the slippery water is far from thrilling. You won’t catch me turning my bathroom into an Instagram-worthy wonderland just to entice my kids into a bath. I mean, I do provide bath toys, but some of these extravagant ideas are just too much. The concept of having a themed, glow-in-the-dark bathing experience? Ridiculous. Bathtime can simply be about getting clean, and that’s perfectly acceptable. Children don’t require Pinterest-perfect entertainment at every moment. In fact, it might be more beneficial for them to engage their imaginations without constant stimulation.
Here are five over-the-top bathtime activities I definitely won’t be attempting with my little ones:
- The Gardening Bath: This concept arose from a child’s desire to garden in winter. The solution? Dye the bathwater green and fill it with pots, fake flowers, and even “bath dirt.” As a parent, I find it outrageous to create such a sensory mess simply for the sake of play.
- Love-Themed Sensory Bath: With Valentine’s Day around the corner, some suggest a bath filled with foam hearts and pink water. While it may scream love, it also sounds like a recipe for chaos. I can only imagine the cleanup after a foam heart disaster!
- Jello Ocean Bath: Picture this: a bathtub filled with blue raspberry Jello and fish toys. Does this sound like fun to you? I can only envision the aftermath—cleaning Jello off every surface in the bathroom and my kids.
- Lemonade Bath: Why would anyone want to make lemonade in the tub? It just doesn’t make sense. I prefer making it in the kitchen, where it belongs, rather than creating a sticky mess in the bathroom.
- Old MacDonald Had a Farm…Bath: This idea involves dyeing the water red and throwing in a plastic barn and animals. Instead of enjoying a simple play session in the living room, why complicate it with a messy bath?
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In conclusion, embracing simplicity can often lead to more enjoyable and fulfilling experiences for both parents and kids.