In our home, one of the happiest times of day is bathtime. Jed comes into his own, splashing mini whirlpools with his feet, playing pirates with big brother and standing to kiss his reflection in the mirror.
But ’twas not always so.
The first time I gave Jed a bath at home, he yelled so hard everybody came running to see what torture mummy was inflicting on him. It brought back unfond memories of Ezra’s first dip.
Typically, newborn babies hate bathing – being lowered into a strange tub, the smack of cold air on their butts. But I think mostly they’re reacting to the terror in their parents’ eyes. Eyes that scream: ‘I’m afraid I’m going to drop you any minute!’
Everything changed when I got my hands on a Cuddledry towel.
Invented by two mums who give new meaning to the term ‘mummy brain’, this towel is like a large apron that you sling over your neck leaving both arms free. So after bathing, there’s no scary moment trying to juggle a towel with one paw and your slippery spawn in the other.
Simply scoop baby up into your Cuddledry cocoon and snuggle for a few blissful minutes, then lay him down still covered until he’s warm enough to get changed for bedtime. The towel is made of 100% organic cotton and bamboo and is double-layered for extra absorbency and luxuriousness.
Cuddledry has become the ‘talk of the towels’ after being featured on Dragon’s Den and raved about by A-list mamas and papas. It’s won multiple awards and comes recommended by midwives and safety experts. You can get one in oatmeal, white, pink, blue or opt for a flashy animal pattern and there are also toddler versions available.
**Special Offer**
Cuddledry is offering one of their much-coveted baby bath towels in super funky Cow Print to one lucky reader. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post before the competition closing date March 1, midnight.
Winner will be picked at random and notified via email and on the blog.
To learn more about Cuddledry or watch the instructional video, visit the web site.
Sounds like a great towel. Visiting from SITS.
Hi there, it’s a fab towel. I’m a Cuddledry convert :-)
Bathtime at our house is like a trip to Wet ‘n’ Wild theme park, so the cuddledry robe is a must! It keeps you dry & wrapping up baby as sung as a bug in a rug :-)
oooh sounds like a fabulous invention! I’m in! Espeically since we’ve got a little one due in April….oh my 7 weeks to go! It’s flown by!!
On a sidenote, I’m adding you to my blogroll! You’ve just been wonderfully supportive over on my blog and I just want to say thanks. Keep up all the great work over here!! xx
Hi Sara and I know what you mean about the wet and wild ride. sounds fun in theory but scary in practice! good luck with the comp ;-)
Hi there, thought you might like this one ;-) Good luck and spread the word!
And I was going to say I’m planning to add you to my blogroll too…once I get the damn thing up finally!
That’s so useful! My LO just loves bathing – it’s one of the easiest ways to both excite her and exhaust her! I do love this towel idea though! Consider this my entry!
LOL yeah all that energy splashing is good to tire them out. Good luck :-)
My kids loved those. Stopped by from SITS! xx
They’re great aren’t they? Thanks for the visit, Helen.
Okay, that towel sounds AMAZING – I want one!!! I *hate* bathtime and still scream unless Mommy gets in with me!
Ha ha, they are great towels. Good luck with the draw, little Cole!
Seems like a great idea. But my baby loved the bath from day one… To the extent she didn’t want to get out!
Oh really, she must be a true water baby! Sounds adorable.
What a cute (and smart) towel! The babes always hate being cold, this is wonderful! Found you from SITS, hope you have a great weekend!
Hi Rachael, thanks for stopping by and it really is a great towel, I can vouch for it.