I stopped giving bubble baths, and the boys were sad about it. I'd like to know some definitive answer too. I mean, what about once in a while?

 

I give my boys bubble baths sometimes, and they are okay, but I am very careful about it. I use an all natural bubble bath (California Baby is one that comes to mind) with a lot of essential oils, etc. None of the regular Mr Bubbles type stuff (that always irritates them). I also watch to see if something is bugging them. If they seem to be getting irritated, I stop for a while.

I think that, as with all things, it depends on how sensitive the boy is, what you're using, how often, etc. If you do it and they seem fine, then okay. If you notice redness then it would be good to rethink it. yk?

 

I know that bubble baths can cause yeast infections in women because of the fragrance and disruption of the good bacteria.

Maybe this is also possible with disrupting functional bacteria under the foreskin?

Just a guess, not definitive at all!

 

I used to have to get bubbles that had no colors or fragrance for my DS. Once I had those, though, he was fine

Just make sure you rinse *everything* well after!

 

I usually just squirt some CA Baby in the water, but it's not technically bubble bath. Just the body wash/shampoo. I never rinse afterwards, though.

 

I've never had a problem and we use Mr Bubble. But I always warn others that it could be a problem and to look out for it.

 

My ds (not retractable) does not have problems with any kind of bubble bath.

 

I suppose just like girls, some boys are more sensitive than others. The concern I've heard is that the perfumes etc. can cause irritation, which can lead to other problems. All my kids (1dd 2ds) take an occasional bubble bath. We use very gentle soap, shampoo, and bubbles though and have never had a problem.

 

I'm very prone to UTI's, and since bubble baths can cause uti's, I plan on never using them with my kids. But if your kid doesn't have a problem, it's probably fine.

 

If your ds dosnt have reactions to bubble baths then by all means give them. Just watch for possible irritation. There is no cut and dried answer to this question it will vary from person to person.

Just like some woman can take them and some cant the same goes for boys/men.

 

My dd was having problems with some chemical Dora bubble bath so I quit using it and we switched to Burt's Bees new bubble bath and so far so good.

I make sure when its time to come out I thoroughly rinse them with pure water form the faucet just in case.

 

We do give occasional "bubble baths" in the sense that I squirt a little of DS's body wash into the water while the bath is running. I'd probably tend to shy away from the colorful character bubble baths though - for some reason I don't quite trust them!

 

I guess I should have clarified that we only use organic or natural baby wash. We don't even have bubble bath but I do squirt organic baby soap in the tub. So my real question would be is it ok to soak in organic and natural soaps? We don't buy the chemical stuff anyway.

 

My boy gets bubble baths but he can't use cartoon bath bubbles or another bubble bath can not recall its name the cartoon one gave him bumps all over the one that i can't remember the name is one that gave him a red body that was burning him

 

Like I mentioned before if there is your ds has shown no issue with it then there is no reason you cant put it in his bath.