UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed.
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As many of you know, we’ve had quite the time trying to get Nora to sleep… EVER! However, one thing we’ve been doing every night she was only about 2 months old (in attempts to help her sleep better) is a relatively simple bathtime / bedtime routine.
We personally feel like this helps to calm her down and “signal” that we’re starting the bed-time process — even if it does take her 3 more hours to actually fall asleep.
It doesn’t work every night, but this girl LOVES her baths, so it’s worth it!
Every evening after dinner, Dave gives her a nice warm bath and lets her splash around for a bit. Then we bring her into her nursery with the lights down low, change her diaper, put lotion on, and get her PJ’s on. We read a couple books, I feed her, and she falls asleep.
Then we pray that she STAYS asleep 🙂
The whole process takes about 30 minutes and it’s a great chance for Dave and I to each spend a little one-on-one time with Nora. Plus I feel like we’re instilling some sort of routine into her day — which is definitely good for her, and it sure makes me happy.
Isn’t she cute!
For one of my shower gifts, I got a big set of Johnson & Johnson bath-time products — and we’ve been using them every night for the past 9 months. My favorite is the Lavender bedtime bath products because I love the smell… or maybe it’s because I’m hoping it will make Nora sleepy.
Either way, baby bath products are a super practical (and clutter-free) gift idea for any new mom, or anyone you know with small children. And for a limited time, Johnson & Johnson is offering a special Baby Essential Pack that would make such a perfect gift. The set is available only at Walmart and Walmart.com through September 14.
The Baby Essentials Special Pack includes Johnson’s Baby Lotion, Johnson’s Head-to-Toe Wash, Johnson’s Shampoo, Johnson’s Baby Bubble Bath, and Desitin Creamy.
Oh, and just because Nora loves her bathtime SO much, I’m giving away a huge set of baby bathtime goodies — which includes the Johnson’s Baby Essentials Pack.
The Giveaway:
Today, one lucky reader will win a Johnson & Johnson prize pack; full of bath-time goodies for any baby in your life. The pack includes:
- Johnson’s baby essentials special pack
- Johnson & Johnson tote
- Neutrogena beach ball
- Froggy wash mit
- Bath tub toy organizer
- Tub lights
- Foam letters
How to Enter:
1. {required} Leave a comment on this post. What is/was your favorite baby bathtime routine or activity? And if you don’t have a baby, just tell me who you would give this prize pack to if you win!
If you are reading this in your email or feed reader, please visit the actual blog post to enter. Email entries, Facebook comments, and Twitter messages will NOT be counted.
Prizes:
(1) Johnson’s prize pack as described above.
This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, 9/03/2012 and is open to US residents, 18 years or older. I will use And the Winner Is to select the winning comments at random. Winners will be notified by email and noted at the top of this post. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery and feel free to contact me with any questions you have. Good luck!
This post is part of a sponsorship on BabyCenter. I received a free sample of the products and additional compensation for the purpose of this review.
Jennifer says
I have a baby girl that was born on the same day as Nora. It is amazing how busy and destructive a nine month old can be! I look forward to bath time, where Megan is contained and content to play and splash. We usually wind down with a little lotion massage, nursing, a song and the to bed. I’ll have to try the lavander scent. Getting her to sleep the entire night would be fabulous! (I shouldn’t complain… she usually sleeps from 8pm-4am. A few more hours would be nice though!)
Jenny says
We do a bedtime routine every night as well! Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t! I love snuggling with my baby that is the best part. He is now 13 months old now and doesn’t like to snuggle as much as he used to but when he does I make the most of it!
Kristine says
Lullaby music and a rocking chair. When they are a bit older, I love the precious things they say during prayers! I’ve even had a few laughs!
Mary says
I have a 3 yr old, who just like Nora, never slept as a baby. Ever. Babies are supposed to sleep all day! Waa, anywho, we give him a bath, a bottle and just chill. It was a nice routine because since he never slept, we would give him multiple baths just to have him calm down. At 3, he finally sleeps in till after 7am. But im 39 weeks (tomorrow) so im hoping this one does believe in sleeping too!
Rebecca says
I think routines at bedtime are so important – for adults, children, & babies alike! There are so many people in my life expecting right now – I know I will find a good home for the giveaway 🙂
Amy says
I love that they are so cuddly and clean right after bathtime–a perfect recipe for a good nights sleep–I hope!
Dolly says
I won’t have a baby until January of next year 🙂 However, from all the reading I have been doing, I know a nighttime routine is super important!
Justina says
I am 30 weeks pregnant tomorrow, so this would be perfect. 😉
jenny says
Same here. My youngest gets a bath then bottle then book.
Mara @ Super Savings says
We’re expecting #6 in November, so practical is great, lol! I love right after the bath time when they’re all wrapped up in a towel and they’re just so snuggly and lovey. =)
~ Mara
Danielle H. says
My favorite part of bath time is after we have dried our 19 month old, she runs naked down the hall to her room. It cracks me up, her little chubby legs running….love it!
Charlotte says
We’re expecting our first baby New Year’s Day so we’d love to have this:)
Heather says
What a great giveaway! I, too, used to and still do the bedtime routine with my two boys. We take a bath before bedtime, brush teeth, and read a book(s). It works most nights. I would give this great gift basket to my cousin who is having a baby girl in October.
Jaime says
No babies for me but lots of friends are having them so I’d have a tough decision to make. I know they’d all be grateful for this gift!
Erin says
Rocking in the rocking chair is my favorite part of bedtime, singing songs and telling stories while they fall asleep in your arms. Doesn’t get better than that! I’d give this to any number of my friends who are expecting right now!
Lisa says
This would be a great shower gift for a friend that is expecting in a few weeks!
Amber says
I would give this perfect give to a friend having a special baby in the very near future.
Jen says
Love Johnson & Johnson and your blog!
Tisha says
My kids are 8,6 & 5 and still love bath time routine! Its all they know! My favorite it the lavender night time lotion and soap. It does feel like it has a calming effect on us all and alert our body its time for bed. 🙂
Lindsey says
I would use this item for our new baby who is due to arrive in November!
Nothing is better than a clean smelling baby!
Carla Burgdorf says
I love reading to my daughter and singing her songs before we put her to bed. She loves us to turn on her music and say “I love you night night”.
Malisa says
I’d love to win this for my sister Heidi! She’s having her first baby in December
Liz I. says
I loved how snuggly and clean my boys were after bathtime! And they smelled so good! 🙂 I’d use this prize for our 3rd boy due in November! 🙂
samantha ruggles says
i have a 1yr old and a 3yr old that love bath time.. more than they love playtime i think. my three 3yr old likes to “swim” and my 1yr old has recently discovered splashing… they both cry and get mad at me when i tell them they have to get out because they are getting crinkly (prune fingers/toes).. and a frog just happens to be one of their favorite animals <3
Sarah Martin says
We call bathtime “taking a spa”, in our house! We tell our 8 month old twin girls that it’s time for spa! Even babies need a little pampering, right? 🙂 At the beginning of every bath, I take a handful of the bubbles and put in on the top of their heads. It looks so funny, I just love it. I can’t wait until they are old enough to understand what I am doing and laugh along with me!
Katy says
I have a 22 month old boy and a 5 month old girl, and they both love bath time! We would definitely get a lot of use out of this prize!
Jessica says
My boys new favorite bath time activity is “painting” with colored shaving cream 🙂 thank you pinterest!!!
Heidi D. says
Since I do not have a baby yet, I would give this pack to a coworker that just gave birth to her baby boy on Tuesday night. Thanks for the chance to win.
Leanne says
I would give this prize pack to my co-worker. He and his wife (who are not able to have children), are in the process of adopting a 2 week old baby. They have fostered many children, but have adopted two siblings from a drug abusive mother. The mother recently had another child and they are adopting him also.
What great people.
Laura says
We love baths at our house. It’s a signal the day is coming to and end and it’s time to relax. I LOVE how my kiddos smell after bath 🙂
April H says
My kids LOVE having tea parties with a plastic tea set in the tub.
Katie says
I would actually use this prize pack as I am due in early October and definitely need some more baby essentials! I am definitely looking forward to my son’s bath times and the laughter and joy I’m sure it will bring. Good luck to everyone!
Kristin S. says
I loved how my kids used to get sleepy after bathtime… Making them want to cuddle! 🙂 My sister had a baby 4 months ago, and I have two other siblings expecting, so I could definitely put this to good use!
Mignon says
I would give this to my step-daughter because my grand daughter is 10 months old and her mother doesn’t understand how important this bedtime ritual is for the baby. Hopefully, when I give this link to her, she’ll understand that I’m not the only one who believes this.
Donna says
All 3 of my kids love bath time right up until it’s time to rinse.
Kate says
Welove bath times at our house! Gibson (7.5 months) loves to kic k and splash and get the whole bathroom wet! We do it right before bed to!! Then lotion, pjs, and bottle!!
Jess says
We love bathtime with our 7 month twin boys! It is a great way to signal the end of the day and they love splashing around the tub and eating the washclothes.
Melissa says
I would give this gift to my sister. She just had her 3rd boy and I know she could put this to good use!!
Barb says
I would give this to my daughter who has three small boys who are 4 yrs. and under and they do love their baths!
kristin says
I would give this to my friend Chris. He and his wife are expecting their first!