I reckon every mum knows and feels what is better for a baby.
For me, for instance, the sink was a no go, because it is so small and my back and arms were tired, a bath tub was a no go, because of the backpain again and I always needed to go in with him and it was hard to get out. My best one was a simple shower. Very comfortable.

This article prompted conversation in my networks and people were quite surprised. It is good to know that no one follows bathing their baby in the sink for so many sensible reasons. There are so many other ways to bathe a baby that are safe and relaxing for the child and the parent.

It’s something so many of us grew up seeing and never questioned, but it’s eye-opening to realise just how risky it can actually be. Babies’ immune systems are so fragile, and even a clean-looking sink can hide dangerous bacteria. It’s definitely made me rethink old habits — safety first, always and absolutely.

Interesting!

I wouldn’t use the kitchen sink to wash a baby regardless of whether it’s been disinfected. I’ll be honest I have used the laundry sink for all 3 of my kids when we have been at the grandparents house and haven’t had the baby bath with us. They have never gotten sick from that.

Honestly, with all the amazing tub for bubs out there, there’s no need to use the sink. Absolutely it’s not safe and I can’t imagine that it would be any easier for ‘Mum’.
I mean each to their own but surely we all care about the health, safety and well-being of our tiny babes.

I could never, the kitchen is for food…
Sad for the family to have this outcome. We are so lucky nowadays to have many other things available to us, all kinds of baby baths and accessories for bathing little ones. I used flexi tubs on so many occasions and that worked great! Always recommend a flexi tub for a quick dip.

No I never used the kitchen sink as I found the thought quite unhygienic. And than I even don’t cut up or chicken at all since I’m a vegetarian. I used a baby bath for my kids and when there were tiny I found it handy to use a small bucket.

Oh this is scary. I would never have thought of salmonella. I always used a baby bath for my babies. Or either my husband or I would hop in the shower with them. Never really even thought of using the sink to be honest. The baby bath was perfect until they outgrew it and went in the normal bath.

I think I only ever bathed my daughter once or twice in the kitchen sink. We had bath seats for the kids which makes things a lot easier than using a baby bath. I don’t think my parents would have thought twice about bathing me in the kitchen sink and I remember one of my nephews being bathed in the sink when we were on holidays.

I’ve never used the kitchen sink for my babies, but I’ve used the laundry sink for them all. Kitchen sink is usually in use for dishes after dinner time and when bub needs a bath anyway.
The first home we had when my first two babies were each born we did have a real bath as well, but the laundry sink was a better size and height for a newborn.
My third and then fourth babies we’ve not had a bath at all in the homes we’ve lived in, most of the rentals in one town don’t have baths for some reason.
Sad for this family their little one got salmonella though from bathing in the kitchen sink!

I am quite surprised, I would have never ever considered bathing our children when they were babies in the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink is in a food preparation area and the sink is used for cleaning dishes, cups, pots and pans and cutlery and for general cleaning of the kitchen.

I never used the kitchen sink and would not consider it. It seems like a health risk both for the child and for the household who use cutlery and crockery that has been in the sink.

I never considered washing my child in the kitchen sink and it was never suggested to me. It is not something I would have ever done. My daughter was washed in a baby bath in the laundry until she was old enough to move to the proper bath. This was a great article to read and share with others who are not across this.

I never bathed my boys in the kitchen sink but that was because the sink was always in use. I had a stand for the baby bath which was also used for the bassinet. I preferred that because it was at the perfect height and I could move it to where ever I wanted. I would then put them on their towel to dry them. I never even thought about them getting an infection from bathing in the sink though. Good to know and will pass that information on to my kids.

Thanks for the update and timely warning. It’s always good to be cautious. Personally I have never given my kids a bath in the kitchen sink. I have to admit that I used the bath room sink a couple of time for my youngest, but in general I preferred a bucket when they were very little, moving to a baby bath when they were slightly bigger.

I remember when my first born came into the world and my mother said about popping her in the kitchen sink for a rinse off, I thought it was a gross idea, more so for the fact that we wash the items we eat from in there. But I ended up warming up to the idea and it did seem so cute, especially with the adorable photo opportunities and comparing to that of her family members as babies. I always made sure to run the water cold for a moment to ensure if the tap was bumped it wouldn’t burn my baby or I. But I never would have thought of the risks of salmonella.

Oh my goodness! I never would’ve thought about this? My mum sorta pushed the kitchen sink bath thing onto me and I did it a few times with both my boys but opted for the bath seat in the bath tub soon after… thank goodness because I certainly don’t prepare chicken in the bathroom

Wow. I would have never even considered something like this could happen bathing a bub in the kitchen sink. I never did it with my toddler when he was small because it didn’t seem like a practical idea, the tap is always in the way and it’s such a deep sink. But hopefully this information can make it’s way to people who think it’s a good idea, not worth the risk

Definitely too many hazards for me being in the kitchen – too many taps easily accessible and way too slippery and unhygienic no matter how much you think you have cleaned or disinfected the area. As simple as using a little bath tub for babies would have been the better option