We lived without a bath when DD was born until she was about 9 months old. I just dealt with it but I hated how that after a long day I couldnt have a soak in a hot bath.
PS. No need to miss out on the cool toys if you dont have a bath Ide just get a tub type thing to put them in so they can still play with them a little in the shower.
We went without a bath til DD was 18 months old. was fine - she showered with us. now she has a bath maybe once a fortnight at home - the rest of the time, she showers with us (or by herself with us supervising - we just lean in and wash her hair and make sure she washes the rest herself.
with regard to bath toys, they can still have water play either in a tub outside in summer, or in a small pool...
We don't have baths, we have spa bath's instead.... which although sound super nice, are a pain to fill up as it takes so long!! The only thing I don't like about this house! The previous owners built it and used spa baths as it was only adults and teenagers living in the house.
Saying that, our 2yr old DD mainly has showers with her Daddy and occasionally a bath and we just only fill it up a bit.....
Our newborn has a bath in the plastic bath tub or shower with Daddy.
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