Weekendin Singapore Nov '13 | Issue 08 | Page 80

intheLIFESTYLE Candle Light This is obviously only suitable for well-supervised bath times - but kids really do love the atmosphere of a candle lit bath. Candles should only be lit when the children are in the bath, and are extinguished before they climb out to be completely safe. Warm Towels & Pyjamas For that extra cuddly fun, children love to get out of the bath into a warmed towel and pyjamas! Little touches make all the difference. Prepare a warm fuzzy bath robe or soft bath towels by the tub so you have access to it the moment your child is done and ready to get out of the bath. sh li p S Clockwise from top: FUN moldable soap, yellow, SGD16, available at LUSH Monsters Inc hooded towel, SGD29.99, available at Spotlight Kids House poncho pals, owl, SGD24.99, available at Spotlight Splash! I’m Taking a Bath Bath time is the perfect opportunity for parents and children to spend quality time together. On the contrary, many parents do not think that way. Many parents choose to treat it as a chore and dread the evenings - as do their children. In many homes, bath time is about as boring as brushing teeth. You, however, can choose to turn bath time into something special, which both you and your child will look forward to every day. For a child, bath time should be a transition between the noisy, busy world of day and the peaceful, cosy world of bed. With very little effort on your part you can make it a magical time for both of you. How do you inject some magic into bath time? Firstly, by prioritising it. Fix a time f