55. Bath Time Ergonomics for Moms: How to Protect Your Back and Make Bath Time Easier for You and Your Kids
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Bath time shouldn’t leave your back aching or your shoulders burning. In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re diving into real-life, mom-tested ways to make bath time safer, easier, and more comfortable—for you and your kids.
Whether you’re bathing a slippery newborn, wrangling a wiggly toddler, or teaching an independent preschooler how to wash themselves, these ergonomic tips will help you move smarter, not harder.
You’ll learn:
🛁 How to set up a comfortable, ergonomic bath space (even if you don’t have a tub)
💧 Safe ways to shower with your baby—including the “bathtime swaddle” and “swaddle bath” methods
🧍♀️ How to protect your back, neck, and shoulders with better posture and body mechanics
👶 Tips for promoting independence and body awareness in your kids (“You Go, I Go” method)
🧴 Simple swaps and tools—like bath kneelers, elbow rests, and rinse wands—that make a big difference
This episode is packed with practical tools to make an everyday routine a little more comfortable, supported, and joyful.
✨ In Case You Missed It:
We just celebrated one year of podcasting! 🎉 Thank you for being part of this incredible community of moms learning to feel better in the body we mother in.
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