What exactly do you need to keep a baby clean? Not a lot actually! Something to make it easier for yourself so you don't have to lean over the bath holding the little one, some wash cloths or a sponge, baby wash/shampoo and a towel.
Having tried all different combinations of bathing babies, I'm going for a plastic Tigex bath support seat for the bath again. Yes they are hard plastic, but that makes them robust. No bits of foam to get broken, no plastic cover to split. Just plain basic plastic which you can disinfect and scrub clean! What a result - a brand new bath seat, not a Tigex one but similar design, was donated to the Age Concern shop. It still had all the original labels on it and only cost £1.99
I do like the ultra soft baby sponges, so will splash out on those. Looks like I will be making the baby towels after all although I bought some on eBay the seller was unable to find them!
Spent to date £4.69
Baby Body & Hair Wash (Asda) £1
Pack of 3 Baby Sponges (Boyes) £1.10
White Cotton Tape (Boyes) 60p
Plastic Bath Seat (Age Concern) £1.99
White baby towel with lace trimmed hood.
For details on how to make the towel - click here.