How To Take the Best Bubble Bath

by Tara Ziegmont

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Normally, Grace takes a bath in the evening. It’s part of our bedtime routine, and both Joe and I play with her while she’s in the bath. Grace doesn’t take a bath every night, but it is always something that I look forward to.

In our last week of summer vacation, we had a lot of late afternoon and evening errands to run, and I ended up giving Grace her bath right after her nap instead of before bed.

Changing a 2-year-old’s bath time is a challenge. It’s not time for tub-tub, Mommy! No tub-tub. Later!

I had to entice her into the bathtub with bubbles.

A grossly excessive amount of bubbles.

What’s the best way to take a bubble bath?

First, select your favorite bubble bath liquid. Color, bubble potential, and fragrance are all very important.

Second, put the rubber plug in the drain and pour lots and lots of bubbles on top of it.

A capful?

What’s that?

Just pour a lot of liquid in there for maximum bubble action.

Third, turn the water on. Adjust the temperature as necessary.

Fourth, take your clothes off and jump in the tub.

Taking a Bubble Bath

Fifth, ask for all of your rubber duckies but then place them on the edge of the bathtub. They can’t be in the tub, of course, because that would interfere with the bubbles. Nothing can interfere with the bubbles.

Sixth, swish around in the water, pushing the bubbles around the tub until they are above your head.

Seventh, when you begin to hear water going down the overflow drain, you should probably shut it off.

Taking a Bubble Bath

In order to enjoy the full bubble bath experience, your momma should grab handfuls of bubbles and blow into them, making them fly all over the place. You’ll laugh heartily about the flying bubbles.

For maximum effect, stay in the tub until you’re either pruney or the bubbles have all dissipated.

Happily submitted to Tell Me ThursdayA Thousand Words Thursday, Show and Tell Friday,PhotoStory FridayHosted by Cecily and MamaGeek, Beautiful Life Friday, Friday’s Foto Finish Fiesta, and Hooked on Fridays

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1 Katie September 3, 2009 at 5:05 pm

So cute! Ryder is really getting into taking loooong “tubbies” and he brings as many toys as he can carry from his toy box. That is great that Gracie adjusted to taking a bath at an unusual time for her!

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2 Katie September 3, 2009 at 12:05 pm

So cute! Ryder is really getting into taking loooong “tubbies” and he brings as many toys as he can carry from his toy box. That is great that Gracie adjusted to taking a bath at an unusual time for her!

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3 The Mom Jen September 3, 2009 at 9:38 pm

Unfortunately K has eczema that’s exacerbated by bubbles, :( but those pics are ADORABLE, love the ducks watching!
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4 The Mom Jen September 3, 2009 at 4:38 pm

Unfortunately K has eczema that’s exacerbated by bubbles, :( but those pics are ADORABLE, love the ducks watching!
.-= The Mom Jen´s last blog ..A Thousand Words Thursday =-.

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5 Yvette September 4, 2009 at 1:44 am

Happy ATWT! She’s so cute! Rubber duckies are awesome! :) Except when they hold water and get moldy… Bubbles are fun!
.-= Yvette´s last blog ..Little Rigsby =-.

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6 Yvette September 3, 2009 at 8:44 pm

Happy ATWT! She’s so cute! Rubber duckies are awesome! :) Except when they hold water and get moldy… Bubbles are fun!
.-= Yvette´s last blog ..Little Rigsby =-.

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7 pk September 4, 2009 at 11:18 am

What a little cutie pie! Great photos too.
.-= pk´s last blog ..Fall Midwest Living =-.

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8 kaye September 4, 2009 at 11:03 am

oooh, looks like fun. Here’s my photo story. happy Friday!

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9 Heidi September 4, 2009 at 11:21 am

What a fun way to spend an afternoon. Why do kids love bubbles so much. My kids love to dump LOTS of bubbles in the tub and make beards and eybrows and mustaches. What a fun post.
If you’d like to stop by my blog I’m at Cake Crumbs.
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..Photo Story Friday: How To Infuriate Your Mother =-.

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10 Emily September 4, 2009 at 6:05 pm

That’s really the only way to enjoy a bubble bath!
.-= Emily´s last blog ..PSF – finally, after months of waiting =-.

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11 Emily September 4, 2009 at 1:05 pm

That’s really the only way to enjoy a bubble bath!
.-= Emily´s last blog ..PSF – finally, after months of waiting =-.

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12 cat September 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm

That bath looks great – in fact, I’d love one right now. And that is a lot of duckies!
.-= cat´s last blog ..Friday photo finish fiesta – Farmers market =-.

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13 cat September 4, 2009 at 1:30 pm

That bath looks great – in fact, I’d love one right now. And that is a lot of duckies!
.-= cat´s last blog ..Friday photo finish fiesta – Farmers market =-.

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14 pk September 4, 2009 at 4:18 pm

What a little cutie pie! Great photos too.
.-= pk´s last blog ..Fall Midwest Living =-.

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15 kaye September 4, 2009 at 4:03 pm

oooh, looks like fun. Here’s my photo story. happy Friday!

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16 Heidi September 4, 2009 at 4:21 pm

What a fun way to spend an afternoon. Why do kids love bubbles so much. My kids love to dump LOTS of bubbles in the tub and make beards and eybrows and mustaches. What a fun post.
If you’d like to stop by my blog I’m at Cake Crumbs.
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..Photo Story Friday: How To Infuriate Your Mother =-.

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17 Kayla September 4, 2009 at 11:13 pm

Wow, I haven’t taken a bubble bath in forever!
But I can see how it can entice anyone, young or old to take a bath Lol
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18 Kayla September 4, 2009 at 6:13 pm

Wow, I haven’t taken a bubble bath in forever!
But I can see how it can entice anyone, young or old to take a bath Lol
.-= Kayla´s last blog ..Remember: Contest Ends Tonight! =-.

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19 Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings September 4, 2009 at 7:14 pm

I had to do the same thing with Jonathan for the longest time. He still isn’t a big bath fan. Love the photos and the post!

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20 Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings September 5, 2009 at 12:14 am

I had to do the same thing with Jonathan for the longest time. He still isn’t a big bath fan. Love the photos and the post!

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21 Chris September 10, 2009 at 3:15 am

That is a whole flock of rubber duckies! Ernie would be proud!
.-= Chris´s last blog ..365: Week 36 =-.

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22 Chris September 9, 2009 at 10:15 pm

That is a whole flock of rubber duckies! Ernie would be proud!
.-= Chris´s last blog ..365: Week 36 =-.

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