Guide

Dubai Nightlife: The Best Bars for Women in 2026

The Best Dining Offers in Dubai: Chic Restaurants, Lounges, Beach Clubs and Girls Nights

Sink Into Serenity: Inside Dubai’s Most Luxurious Sand Bath Experience at Cinq Mondes Spa

The Case for Music: Why Dubai’s Expat Mums Are Choosing Aureus

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series - An Experience They Keep Coming Back To

Top 10 Most Affordable Budget Airlines in the UAE For Your Next Trip

Outdoor Movie Nights Return to JLT Dubai: Cinema Under the Stars Is Back for the Winter Season

Dubai Expat Resident Receives Commemorate Passport Stamp After 60 Years

Dubai Just Launched a Travel Influencer Academy

Classifieds

Jobs

How to Get a UAE Influencer License: Step-By-Step Guide & Requirements

Dubai Announces Pilot Launch of 4-Day Work Week For Employees

UAE Job Loss Insurance Claim Rejected? Here's Why It Could Happen

How to Claim UAE Job Loss Insurance: Eligibility and Step-by-Step Guide

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

Can I Get Fired in the UAE For My Mental Health Condition?

Dubai Dedicates AED 150 Million Government Support Fund For Influencers

How to Deal With Workplace Harassment in the UAE

The UAE's New End-of-Service Programme, Explained for Residents

Events

Don’t Miss It: DAZ Festival 2026 is the Ultimate Family Day Out This April

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series - An Experience They Keep Coming Back To

Wicked Makes Its Middle East Debut at Dubai Opera and It's Unmissable

Outdoor Movie Nights Return to JLT Dubai: Cinema Under the Stars Is Back for the Winter Season

Real Madrid World is Celebrating World Football Day With AED 199 Tickets

List of UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Announced and Expected Dates

Win Cash Prizes Up to AED 300 For Every Kilo Lost With UAE's Weight Loss Challenge

Eid Al Fitr 2025 in the UAE: When is the Long Weekend?

Ramadan 2025 in Dubai: List of Ramadan Markets to Explore

Education

The Case for Music: Why Dubai’s Expat Mums Are Choosing Aureus

AL JABR EFI Opens Its French Nursery and Kindergarten in Dubai

Why Expat Families in the UAE Are Choosing Online School Over Traditional Classrooms

Dubai Private School Hosts Rare Art Exhibition: "Royal Lineage Across a Thousand Years of History"

The Education Plan Every Expat Parent Wishes They’d Started Sooner

Art, Culture, and Inspiration Come Alive: A One-of-a-Kind Celebration at BC Academy

Getting Kids to Cooperate Without Punishment or Rewards - Aware Parenting with Eva from Kisari.Kids

Back-to-School, Reimagined: How UAE Families Are Choosing a Smarter Start to the School Year

Embark on a Summer Adventure at Kids First Group Universe!

Money

Divorce in Dubai Explained: A 2026 Guide to UAE Family Law, Custody and Your Rights

The Legal Framework of Real Estate in Dubai

Marital Breakdown & Divorce: A Guide for Expat Mums Living in Dubai and Across the UAE

The Education Plan Every Expat Parent Wishes They’d Started Sooner

How to Pay UAE Fines in Instalments Using Tabby

Hidden Costs of Expat Life in Dubai (and How to Outsmart Them)

UAE Unveils New Official Dirham Symbol, Inspired By the Country's Flag

6 Financial Resolutions to Make for the New Year

Meet Dr. Hassan Elhais: A Pillar of Legal Expertise for Expats in the UAE

Home

The Legal Framework of Real Estate in Dubai

Getting Kids to Cooperate Without Punishment or Rewards - Aware Parenting with Eva from Kisari.Kids

Are "Own Visa" and Freelancer Visa Domestic Workers Legal in the UAE?

Hiring a Maid in the UAE: 5 Legal Red Flags

Ask a UAE Flower Shop: Your Most Common Questions, Answered

FYI Dubai is Banning All Single Use Bags From June 1

Carrefour's 'Choose Better' Programme is Here to Reward Healthier Choices With 10x the Points

Are UAE Domestic Helpers Allowed to Work on a Trial Period and Hired After?

Pet Breeding in the UAE: Is it Allowed and Where to Find Legal Pet Breeders

Car

How to Convert a Non-UAE Driving License in Dubai: A Complete Guide

Booking Taxis in Dubai: How to Hail a Taxi Through WhatsApp

What Are the Requirements For a Car Loan in Dubai?

Dubai Public Commute Timings & Road Closures for New Year's Eve

UAE Petrol Prices Will Increase in August 2024

Head's Up! Dubai Taxi Fares Will Increase in May 2024

UAE Announces New Fuel Prices For May 2024

Missing UAE License Plates: How to Report a Lost Plate or Reclaim Yours

Authorities to Waive All Dubai Traffic Fines Incurred on April 16

Wellness

Managing Anxiety During Uncertain Times: Practical Strategies to Stay Mentally Strong

Top Tips to Have a Healthy Heart in the UAE

9 Warning Signs for Breast Cancer

Where to Get Free Breast Cancer Screening in the UAE 2025

Win Cash Prizes Up to AED 300 For Every Kilo Lost With UAE's Weight Loss Challenge

Discover "The New You" at Zieda's Aesthetic Clinic in Dubai

Top Ladies-Only Gyms and Fitness Centres in Dubai

Say Goodbye to Wrinkles With Mediclinic's Botox Mondays Offer

Get Expert Healthcare and Wellness Delivered to Your Doorstep in Dubai Within 30 Minutes

Shop

Shopping In Dubai

Best Online Shopping Sites in Dubai and UAE

An A-Z Guide to Dubai's Popular Malls

What To Wear At The Beach In Dubai

14 Hilarious Realities of Visiting Dubai Mall

Every Day is a Discount Day on THIS Deals Site

Cityland Mall Preview: Dubai's New Nature-Inspired Shopping Mall

EWmums

EWfood

ewmoda

How do you bath your baby?

341

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 09:01

I am expecting my first baby in September. I am wondering if I need to buy a baby tub?. And if I do, where can I put it so I can bath the baby?. Do you put in the adult bathtub, counter in the kitchen since bathroom is too small, changing table (but the water may damage the wood)???
What do I need?

Log in to post new content in the forum.

121

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 14:49

I can 100% recommend a moulded bath like this for a newborn: http://www.safety1st.com/usa/eng/Products/Child-Care/Bathtubs/Details/2168-44085-Infant-to-Toddler-Bathtub It is small and moulded and you can have both hands free as baby's head is raised out of the water. It doesn't take a lot of water so not very heavy even when full. I could fill it and carry it myself - easily - and I'm a wimp. Put it on the kitchen counter or on a table in front of the window so that baby could enjoy some sunlight while bathing. DS loved bathing in it from day 1 and felt safe and secure lying in it, not overwhelmed by water... We found that the tub became a bit snug after 3 months (so not sure how they can call it an infant-to-toddler tub) and moved on to a bath support in the big bathtub then. Personally I would not feel comfortable bathing a new baby in the big tub as would just not feel in control bending down while bathing such a delicate little creature. Has to be a comfortable 'countertop' height for me. And would worry too much about hitting the taps if using a sink or basin, babies are slippery!!! I was taught by the nurses at hospital to wash a newborn's hair while holding him in one arm over the bath, with your hand supporting his neck, while you rinse the hair with the other hand (not sure how everyone else does it?). And there is no way I could do that over a low big tub or sink! We used to get the hair washing out of the way first and then put him in the moulded tub for a relaxing bath and that worked for us. In the first year we moved through 4 bath gadgets 1)the moulded bathtub for 3 months, then 2)the molded bath support in big bath for another 4 months 3)then the Mothercare Aquapod for 2 months.... finally DS started escaping from the 'pod' so we just started putting him on a non-slip bathmat in the tub at 9 or 10 months. <em>edited by Novice on 07/07/2011</em>

1236

Posts

EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 14:35

30 years on and I still use the baby bath as a laundry basket!!! are you my mother?! baby bath in Mum's house is at least 47 years old and still used for the clothes waiting to be ironed!! LOL! Mine is yellow with duck motif on both sides. Not a crack in site. Got it from Mothercare in 1979 along with a potty and little top and tail dish!!! D

Anonymous (not verified)

0

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 13:40

30 years on and I still use the baby bath as a laundry basket!!! are you my mother?! baby bath in Mum's house is at least 47 years old and still used for the clothes waiting to be ironed!!

1236

Posts

EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 11:55

I bathed both my babies at night which helped them to sleep better and got DH to fill the baby bath which was put on the floor of the livingroom. Like the older mum before, I was taught to hold baby by putting my left arm under baby's head and holding his/her upper arm, leaving my right hand free to wash. I also washed baby's hair before putting him/her into the bath by wrapping in a towel and holding the baby over the edge of the bath. Both of my bubs loved their baths and splashed like mad as they got older. The advent of moulded foam inserts have probably made things easier but I never found bathing my babies the old fashioned way difficult. Just do it the way you feel comfortable making sure that water is not too hot or cold. Enjoy your baby :) 30 years on and I still use the baby bath as a laundry basket!!!

fairycakeyumm21878

2239

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 10:56

For all my children I just brought those bath seats/ things they lay on... They sell them in mothercare just pop them in the normal bath lay your newborn on it and u can splash her with the water. Easier then filling up tubs etc.

kiwispiers15400

2782

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 10:06

doesn't really matter if people see a nudey baby, when he was a bit bigger and I wasn't giving a morning bath I used to do it in the back courtyard and the neighbours never complained :). I did it in the shade not direct sunlight.

kiwispiers15400

2782

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 10:05

If you want to do it indoors the kitchen bench would be a good option, plenty of room for a baby bath and a good height for you. If you get a bath with a plug at the bottom you can just drain it into the sink when you finish. Our kitchen sink would have been big enough but I would have worried about accidentally bumping the hot tap on.

341

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 10:03

I went through a variety of bath options, we didn't give our baby his first bath until he was around 10 days old and I then bathed him in a tummy-tub , basically a bucket with a molded base that they sit in in fetal postion, he liked it but I found it a bit awkward. We had been given one of those baths with the molded bottom but when my mum arrived she went out and bought the bigger mothercare one with the foam insert and showed me the best way to hold him which is to put your left hand (if you are right handed) under his neck and shoulder and grips his right arm at the top (so he is supported by your wrist and forearm) you then have one hand free to wash the baby and he can't wriggle away.) You can keep this grip and use your other arm when lifting him in and out. You need a very warm room, I always bathed him (born August) on the balcony outside so he was nice and warm and also got a good dose of vitamin D via sunlight. I put the bath on the outdoor table, you don't tend to have spillage because they don't wriggle much as a newborn but a table top is ideal if, like me you end up having a c-section (and probably saves your back either way). Before the bath lays some towels down to pop your baby on afterwards for some nudey time and massage. Also lay out everything you'll need (ie change of clothes, nappy, towels) Mine always liked being bathed but some feel a bit exposed, a warm wet facecloth on their chest during the bath can be comforting (I guess it feels a bit like a hand on them) To wash him we used a soft sponge (can buy from baby shops) and only ever used cetaphil to wash him, no shampoos or lotions and def nothing perfumed. Actually the balcony idea seems good, but I am on the ground floor and people will be able to see us!

341

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 10:01

I bathed my baby in the bathroom sink, she was tiny and she hated to be undressed and bathed. So, even though I had a baby bath, filling it up for the whole 30 seconds she was in it was not worth it. When she got bigger I bathed with her in the big bath and we both grew to love the special time. If space is an issue I have seen fold away baby baths in JustKidding, they are the same as a conventional bath but fold flat when you are not using it. I dont have sapce problems, it is the counter in the bathroom that is not big enough to put a tub on top. If you use the bathroom sink, how do you prevent the baby from hitting the faucet?.

341

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 09:59

It all depends on what you're comfortable with actually. Some have bathed their babies in the kitchen sink (I never did but common practice back home). I bought a baby bath tub from mothercare but also bought one of those mesh loungers for the bath as well. I preferred the mesh lounger because then I didn't worry about having the baby slip away from me when wet. I put the tub on the bathroom floor or in the actual adult tub. One he got a little too long for the baby bath I just put the mesh lounger in the adult bath. so, when you put the tub on the floor , how do you manage?, do you sit on the floor?.

kiwispiers15400

2782

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 09:52

I went through a variety of bath options, we didn't give our baby his first bath until he was around 10 days old and I then bathed him in a tummy-tub , basically a bucket with a molded base that they sit in in fetal postion, he liked it but I found it a bit awkward. We had been given one of those baths with the molded bottom but when my mum arrived she went out and bought the bigger mothercare one with the foam insert and showed me the best way to hold him which is to put your left hand (if you are right handed) under his neck and shoulder and grips his right arm at the top (so he is supported by your wrist and forearm) you then have one hand free to wash the baby and he can't wriggle away.) You can keep this grip and use your other arm when lifting him in and out. You need a very warm room, I always bathed him (born August) on the balcony outside so he was nice and warm and also got a good dose of vitamin D via sunlight. I put the bath on the outdoor table, you don't tend to have spillage because they don't wriggle much as a newborn but a table top is ideal if, like me you end up having a c-section (and probably saves your back either way). Before the bath lays some towels down to pop your baby on afterwards for some nudey time and massage. Also lay out everything you'll need (ie change of clothes, nappy, towels) Mine always liked being bathed but some feel a bit exposed, a warm wet facecloth on their chest during the bath can be comforting (I guess it feels a bit like a hand on them) To wash him we used a soft sponge (can buy from baby shops) and only ever used cetaphil to wash him, no shampoos or lotions and def nothing perfumed.

Anonymous (not verified)

0

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 09:50

I bathed my baby in the bathroom sink, she was tiny and she hated to be undressed and bathed. So, even though I had a baby bath, filling it up for the whole 30 seconds she was in it was not worth it. When she got bigger I bathed with her in the big bath and we both grew to love the special time. If space is an issue I have seen fold away baby baths in JustKidding, they are the same as a conventional bath but fold flat when you are not using it.

743

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 09:13

It all depends on what you're comfortable with actually. Some have bathed their babies in the kitchen sink (I never did but common practice back home). I bought a baby bath tub from mothercare but also bought one of those mesh loungers for the bath as well. I preferred the mesh lounger because then I didn't worry about having the baby slip away from me when wet. I put the tub on the bathroom floor or in the actual adult tub. One he got a little too long for the baby bath I just put the mesh lounger in the adult bath.

Log in to post new content in the forum.

ON EXPATWOMAN TODAY

AL JABR EFI Early Childhood Centre | French nursery in Dubai

AL JABR EFI Opens Its French Nursery and Kindergarten in Dubai

Dubai women dining offers guide 2026

The Best Dining Offers in Dubai: Chic Restaurants, Lounges, Beach Clubs and Girls Nights

Best music schools for kids in Dubai | Aureus Academy UAE

The Case for Music: Why Dubai’s Expat Mums Are Choosing Aureus

Dubai Nightlife: The Best Bars for Women in 2026

Dubai Nightlife: The Best Bars for Women in 2026

UAE Family Law 2026 | Divorce, Custody & Personal Status Guide for Expat Residents

Divorce in Dubai Explained: A 2026 Guide to UAE Family Law, Custody and Your Rights

Managing Anxiety during Uncertain Times: Practical Strategies to Stay Mentally Strong

Managing Anxiety During Uncertain Times: Practical Strategies to Stay Mentally Strong

The Legal Framework of Real Estate in Dubai | Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Legal Framework of Real Estate in Dubai

Top Online Schools in the UAE for Kids and Teenagers: CambriLearn

Why Expat Families in the UAE Are Choosing Online School Over Traditional Classrooms

A Guide to DAZ Festival 2026 in Al Ain | Tickets, Activities, Food & Beverages, Shows, Events & More

Don’t Miss It: DAZ Festival 2026 is the Ultimate Family Day Out This April

How to get a divorce in Dubai as an expat resident

Marital Breakdown & Divorce: A Guide for Expat Mums Living in Dubai and Across the UAE

Royal Lineage Across a Thousand Years of History exhibition at BC Academy International School Dubai news

Dubai Private School Hosts Rare Art Exhibition: "Royal Lineage Across a Thousand Years of History"

10 Essential Steps to Secure Your Child’s Educational Future

The Education Plan Every Expat Parent Wishes They’d Started Sooner

Psammotherapy at Raffles the Palm Dubai

Sink Into Serenity: Inside Dubai’s Most Luxurious Sand Bath Experience at Cinq Mondes Spa

How to Pay UAE Fines in Instalments Using Tabby

How to Pay UAE Fines in Instalments Using Tabby

Kisari Kids - Awareness Parenting Coach Eva Szorad Interview

Getting Kids to Cooperate Without Punishment or Rewards - Aware Parenting with Eva from Kisari.Kids

Top online British and US High Schools in the UAE: CambriLearn

Back-to-School, Reimagined: How UAE Families Are Choosing a Smarter Start to the School Year

Top 10 Low Cost Airlines in the UAE

Top 10 Most Affordable Budget Airlines in the UAE For Your Next Trip

Top Nursery School Kids Summer Camps in Dubai 2025

Embark on a Summer Adventure at Kids First Group Universe!

Dubai Expat Resident Receives Commemorate Passport Stamp After 60 Years

Dubai Expat Resident Receives Commemorate Passport Stamp After 60 Years

Top 5 UK curriculum online schools for expat families and kids abroad

Top 5 Online Schools For Expat Families in the Middle East

Hidden Costs of Expat Life in Dubai (and How to Outsmart Them)

Hidden Costs of Expat Life in Dubai (and How to Outsmart Them)

Travel influencer academy in Dubai

Dubai Just Launched a Travel Influencer Academy

Central Bank of UAE reveals new official currency symbol for the Emirati dirham

UAE Unveils New Official Dirham Symbol, Inspired By the Country's Flag

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed announces 3 best UAE government departments

Pictured: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed at a UAE Cabinet meeting.

H.H Sheikh Mohammed Ranks 3 Best & Worst UAE Government Departments

New 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

There's a 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

Breakfast with penguins at Ski Dubai Mall of the Emirates

You Can Now Enjoy Breakfast With Penguins in Dubai

How to convert another country's drivers license in Dubai

How to Convert a Non-UAE Driving License in Dubai: A Complete Guide

Registrations open for EYFS curriculum Willow Children's Nursery in Dubai

Where to Choose the Best EYFS Children's Nursery in Dubai Marina

Outdoor cinemas in Dubai for the winter season 2024

The Best Outdoor Cinemas in Dubai to See Open-Air Movies This Winter

Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School in Dubai

Introducing the Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School Dubai

Expat legal consultants in the UAE | Dr. Hassan Elhais

Meet Dr. Hassan Elhais: A Pillar of Legal Expertise for Expats in the UAE

Saray Spa promotions at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

This Luxury Dubai Spa Has Some of the Very Best Breaks To Escape To

A Complete Guide How to Get an Influencer License in Dubai and UAE

How to Get a UAE Influencer License: Step-By-Step Guide & Requirements