Q&A – Bathing a Baby in Mexico
Rub a dub dub, a Bub in the sink…
I love, love, love getting questions and being able to answer them. So, I was happy to receive this question from Jessica:
Just wondering about what you’ve done on holidays in Mexico or similar destination when bathing a baby? Has the water ever been a problem? Have you encountered any water sickness at all? Our son will be 9 months when we go…. Thanks for any wisdom!
Drinking Bath Water
My daughter was a massive bath water-drinker. Like, she would down cup after cup if we let her. So I could see how bathing baby in Mexico could be a concern.
Our boy enjoyed big sips but was really more of a bubble blower. However, I knew that save for some soap and probably pee (ugh!), our tap water is clean. They probably wouldn’t get sick from consuming it… accidentally or otherwise. But, bathing baby in Mexico could be a different story.
Tap Water Safety While Traveling
For our first trip to Cuba , I was definitely nervous. Even though the tap water in Cuba is safe (we drank it on subsequent trips ). But to be on the safe side I used bottled water for drinking and tooth-brushing. After all, safe does not necessarily mean that it doesn’t have micro-organisms that would upset tender tummies .
Depending on where you stay in Mexico , your resort may have its own purification system. Like at Club Med Ixtapa Pacific . Our room there had a shower only, but I still worried about the trickles that may enter her mouth and what they might do.
We took extra care to make sure that baths were fast and we didn’t dump water over her head to rinse her hair. I took a very wet washcloth to wet her hair and rinse it afterwards. It took a little longer, but not having a cup as a tub toy removed the temptation for her to drink.
For smaller babies who aren’t mobile, you could probably get away with a sponge bath, but 9-month-olds are likely to be very sandy and sunscreen-y at the end of the day and could use a good wash!
Have an an awesome time in Mexico, Jessica! Although jokes about Montezuma’s Revenge are still prevalent, the truth is the more touristy parts of Mexico have stepped up and cleaned up. Stick to bottled water for drinking and tooth-brushing, take precautions against insect bites , avoid fruits and vegetables that can’t be peeled or cooked (unless you are certain they were washed in safe water), and try not to fret over bath time too much. Just make sure to pack your little guy’s rubber ducky!
Happy Travels!
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See Also:
Tips for Visiting Mexico & the Caribbean with Babies & Toddlers
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Travel Vaccinations for Babies & Toddlers
Beach and Sun Safety for Babies & Toddlers
Beach Vacations with Babies Travel Essentials List
Best Resorts for Babies & Toddlers
Resorts with Baby Clubs in Mexico and the Caribbean
Best Baby Travel Cribs & Sleep Gear
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