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Easier Baby Bathtime with Flannel Fingers

Posted on June 22, 2018September 28, 2022 By Becky

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Having a baby third time around after having a gap of 5 years has meant that I’ve done away with certain baby products, and embraced new ones that I wish were around when I had Freddie and Sasha.

One of these fab new finds has come from a wonderful mum at my children’s school, Emily, who is the brains behind the award-winning ‘Joey’s Flannel Fingers’. Quite simply, Flannel Fingers are flannel gloves (made of the softest, organic cotton blend) that help stop your tiny newborn, or slippery older baby or toddler, becoming a cropper in the bath. You can lather them up and use them for actually washing your baby, meaning there’s no more nail-biting juggling of baby soap and shampoo.

Having tried and tested them for a while now, they make the whole bathing process much safer and therefore stress-free.

I could SO have done with these when Freddie was a new baby- I remember feeling nervous bathing him as he seemed so small and fragile, and I was terrified of dropping him in the bath.

Fast forward 7 years, and my Flannel Fingers are now perfect for keeping hold of a wriggly Arlo. He absolutely loves his bath, and is in that tricky in between stage where he’s now too big for his bath seat (we had a near-miss escapee incident only last week!), but not yet steady enough in the water to keep himself upright for long. Using the gloves has meant I can keep a firm-yet-gentle grip on our lively little guy, which has surprised me as I wasn’t sure if they would be useful past the small baby stage, but I was wrong!

I might know Emily, but I never champion products on here that I don’t believe in, and I can happily state that Flannel Fingers would now be on my ‘things you need for a newborn list’- DEFINITELY a great ‘extra’ gift for your friend who is expecting a new arrival.

Thanks to Emily and Flannel Fingers for introducing me to a baby bathtime staple!

For your chance to win one of 5 pairs of Flannel Fingers Gloves (the ideal baby bathroom staple), just fill in the Rafflecopter below, using as many options as you’d like:

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Terms and Conditions: Competition closes at 11.59pm GMT on Sunday 22nd July 2018. Entries received after this time and date will not be valid. Giveaway open to UK residents only. Entrants must be 18 and over. Winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter after the closing date and will be notified within 5 days of competition end. Only entrants received via the Rafflecopter widget will be considered valid. The prize is one pair out of 5 pairs of Flannel Fingers gloves in either pink or blue- no cash alternatives to the stated prize will be offered.

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Meet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness.

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Comments (44)

  1. Valerie says:
    June 22, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    What a clever product! I’ll need to see if there is something like this in the states. 🙂

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  2. Kim Styles says:
    June 22, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    make it calm and reassuring – there are so many products out there now to hold a tiny new baby whilst you bath it , it makes the baby feel so much more secure if you are not fumbling about .holding the baby and washing it at the same time! its not so bad when the baby can sit themselves

    Reply
  3. iain maciver says:
    June 24, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    HAVE FUN AND MAKE PLENTY BUBBLES

    Reply
  4. Peter Watson says:
    June 25, 2018 at 10:29 am

    Always do a temperature check with a thermometer before putting baba in the water.

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  5. Ruth Harwood says:
    June 25, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Make sure there isn’t too much water!

    Reply
  6. Sadiyya Maryam says:
    June 25, 2018 at 11:58 am

    I know it sounds so obvious but never leave the baby unattended not even for a second to run to grab a towel etc. Always be prepared and have everything ready and near.

    Reply
  7. Susan B says:
    June 25, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    Gosh, such a simple but effective product. My best tip is to position the baby bath in a place that is comfortable and safe for mum or dad to use without leaning and hurting their back.

    Reply
  8. Sue McCarthy says:
    June 25, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize to donate to charity, to go to Romania.

    Reply
  9. Angela Treadway says:
    June 25, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    make it fun! x

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  10. Rosemary Tily says:
    June 26, 2018 at 11:40 am

    Give yourself time to relax so that baby and parent can enjoy bathtime and never leave baby or toddler unattended!

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  11. Fay says:
    June 26, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    Have lots of toys & lots of bubbles, & make bath time fun

    Reply
  12. S Kerry says:
    June 27, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    None yet as he’s not due until August but some great tips 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jessica Powell says:
    June 28, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    I swore by the Tippitoes mini bath – the raised back made the whole process so much easier!

    Reply
  14. Rachael Sexey says:
    July 1, 2018 at 7:09 am

    Always have everything to hand

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  15. Sarah Austin says:
    July 3, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    I sing to him and keep smiling!

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  16. A.E. ADKINS says:
    July 4, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Never leave them unattended. As they get much older & have their first independent baths, make them sing so you know they are still breathing!!!!

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  17. Danielle Cresswell says:
    July 9, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    Always have a load of plastic cups my two love filling them up with bath water x

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  18. TRACY MANNING says:
    July 10, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Check that the waters not to hot by using your elbow if its to hot for your elbow then it’s far to hot for the baby.

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  19. Kim M says:
    July 11, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    Have the baby bath on the floor if you can kneel down – always felt safer x

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  20. Donna W says:
    July 12, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Have everything you need ready before you put baby in the water.

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  21. Samantha O'D says:
    July 14, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Be organised, have everything ready before you start

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  22. Michelle Ferguson says:
    July 15, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Some fun toys to keep them entertained

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  23. Sammi says:
    July 16, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Have everything you need ready and within reach, and then make it fun!

    Reply
  24. paula cheadle says:
    July 18, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    I try and make it fun, and plenty of toys to play with

    Reply
  25. Gill Williams says:
    July 20, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Sing while bathing. It helps a nervous baby.

    Reply
  26. Rebecca Whatmore (@0zzyhog) says:
    July 20, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Use a baby bath seat

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  27. LEE HARDY says:
    July 20, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    Make it fun

    Reply
  28. janine atkin says:
    July 21, 2018 at 9:02 am

    relax and make it fun

    Reply
  29. carol boffey says:
    July 21, 2018 at 11:30 am

    make it a game

    Reply
  30. Jeanette Leighton says:
    July 21, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    Make sure the water is the right temperature and not too hot by testing with your wrist and elbow

    Reply
  31. Natalee Gosiewski says:
    July 21, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    i usually use the kitchen sink

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  32. Charlotte G says:
    July 21, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    Have a towel, shampoo etc ready and handy so there is no panic

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  33. Jules page says:
    July 22, 2018 at 7:03 am

    Make it enjoyable with toys etc.

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  34. Kim Neville says:
    July 22, 2018 at 8:08 am

    Have fun splashing and playing with some bath toys

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  35. Laura Turner says:
    July 22, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Any kind of bubble machine to keep them occupied.

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  36. Victoria Worthington says:
    July 22, 2018 at 11:42 am

    Always test the temperature of the water yourself first, then I pop her feet in for 5-10 seconds before putting her in fully, so I know she is ok with the temperature.

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  37. Amanda w says:
    July 22, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    My best tip is to make sure you have everything together and at the side of you before you put the baby in the bath! Nothing worse than not having something near that you need!!

    Reply
  38. Adrian Bold says:
    July 22, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    Have fun with them, but never forget how dangerous it can be if you take your eyes off them!

    Reply
  39. Laura Pritchard says:
    July 22, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Use a lavender bath oil to calm and sooth them ready for bed!

    Reply
  40. Tracy Hanley says:
    July 22, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    Make bathtime fun , a few bath toys and bubbles

    Reply
  41. laura stewart says:
    July 22, 2018 at 6:13 pm

    lots of bubbles!!

    Reply
  42. Lisa bell says:
    July 22, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    Lots of bubbles and keep it calm and fun

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  43. Natalie Crossan says:
    July 22, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    Make sure the water temperature is correct, their little skin is so sensitive x

    Reply
  44. Robyn Clarke says:
    July 22, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    Be prepared, make sure you have everything to hand before you undress baby.

    Reply

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