droolicious : bathroom

Bathroom Art withstands Steam & Splashes

Cathy Hale — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Looking for some cute and helpful wall art? Meet Kelly B. Rightsell Designs. Her laminted 5" x 7" mini prints feature phrases like "Wash your face!" and "Wash your hands!" with cute critter characters. Prints hang from a gingham ribbon and even withstand steam and splashes. See the collection here! And enjoy the new website!

Wee Wee Aim Football Won't P@#$ You Off

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:30:00 GMT

If you have young boys (or absent-minded men) in the house, you've no doubt spent major time teaching them to hit the target when going wee. Built to accelerate that thankless job, the Wee Wee Aim Football is a blinking soccer ball that drops into your bowl to provide an easy target for those groggy 3 a.m. trips to the loo. It mounts to the bowl via two thin tethers, so assuming your kids never pull the seat up to do their business (?!), we're assuming it won't simply flush away.

£5.99 from BB Shopping.

BiBaBath Converts Any Shower Into a Kiddie Tub

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:04:00 GMT

The U.K.-made BiBaBath unfolds into a two-seat tub that slides into most shower stalls and accommodates kiddoes up to age 7. And while the gizmo's $185 U.S. sticker price may seem a wee bit steep for a portable bathtub, the investment could be worth it if you're an apartment-dwelling family with only a shower to share.

The BiBaBath's aluminum frame collapses for easy storage, and even if you have your own bath at home, it seems like a handy way to keep a tub on-hand during travels. (All of the above, of course, could be said for a $10 Rubbermaid tub -- just saying...)

€ 139 -- order your own from BiBaBath online.

7 Days of Potty Training: The Mod Seat

Erin Behan — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:22:00 GMT

The uneducated eye might think the above photo is a complicated in-flight meal tray (if only that was still a possibility), but no, it's a contemporary potty seat. Designed by Boon, king of modern children's goods at a reasonable price, the two-in-one potty bench is eye-catching and multifunctional. Though large by potty standards (19.5" x 12.8" x 7.1"), it also doubles as a stool with the lid closed and has handy holders for toilet paper and an easily removable potty tray. The only thing to watch out for is the smallish potty opening. It's $34.99 at Boon.

7 Days of Bath Time: The WashPOD

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Maybe you're of the mind that once baby's been ejected into this cold, cruel world, there's no need to keep him or her coddled in a womb-like state anymore. For the rest of us, the Prince Lionheart WashPOD at least helps to make bathtime a little closer to the cozy confines of Mama's belly.

The WashPOD is designed to slide babies up to 22 pounds into the fetal position, and despite looking a wee bit like a wastebasket from Target, it comes physician- and midwide-recommended as a boon for bathing. Just add warm water, and let the cooing ensue.

$28 from Baby Bliss.

Nose Gel Dispenser is Snot Just for Laughs

Aaron Burgess — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:23:00 GMT

The Nose Gel Dispenser will be a familiar sight for any kid who's just started using the shower -- and it's pretty fun from a parent's perspective, too. Give the 9" rubber honker a squeeze, and the included green shower gel oozes out of its right nostril.

$17.95 from Potpourri -- team it up with Boogaz toys for a truly snotty gross-out gift.

Aaah! TP Foam Puts Butt-Cleaning Power in Kids' Hands

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Teaching kids to wipe themselves is a daunting enough task, but getting them to wipe well is a whole other story. Buying flushable baby wipes is one option, sure, but those suckers add up, financially and otherwise, after a while, and frankly, not having to buy wipes anymore is one of the most gratifying things about watching your kids learn to manage their own derriere affairs.

It was with great excitement, then, that I stumbled across Aaah! Toilet Paper Foam, a pump-action cleaner that turns plain old toilet paper into flushable wet wipes. Though comparatively not cheap (an 8-ounce, 300-application bottle will run you just under $9), its aloe vera/moisturizer-rich formula won't sting your behind the way foaming soap will, and it'll clean more thoroughly than water without turning your TP into bacteria-laden confetti the way water will.

Prices vary per bottle size, and refills are available: Get your rear in gear at Aaah!'s online store.

Colorful Italian Toothbrush Holder Also Serves a Purpose

Erin Behan — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:29:00 GMT

Making brushing fun: Not an easy task! But this wooden toothbrush holder from renowned European toymaker Sevi does just that with its fun, colorful design. The B My Prince Toothbrush Holder ($29.50) also encourages tots to turn happy brushing into thorough brushing with a three-minute timer (and keeps mom and dad from becoming brushing ogres). In keeping with safe toy practices, Sevi uses vegetable based pigments on all the wooden parts for a non-toxic finish.

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/droolicious/archive/2008/06/09/colorful-italian-toothbrush-holder-also-serves-a-purpose.aspx

Spit Up: Ghost Towel (Common Sense Not Included)

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:16:00 GMT

Hey there, modern parental units. Tired of the kids kicking and screaming when it's time to get out of the tub? Looking for a quick way to unload your devalued U.S. dollars? Incapable of cutting two eyeholes out of an old bath towel? Well, get out the currency converter, Ward and June, and snag yourself one of these "ghost towels" at Lazybone. £23.99 or €47.35 if you're outside of the U.S.; $35.46 if you pay for things in dollars.

Jane Winner Potty, Pit Crew Not Included

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:29:00 GMT

Maybe you can't race through potty training, but with the Jane Winner Potty, you can at least do it figuratively. Baby grabs the ergonomically designed soft-grip handles, parks it on the seat and goes -- In both senses of the word, we hope.

£15.99 at Babyworld (that's around $32 U.S.)

Antonio D Toothbrush Holder

Chris Ford — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:04:00 GMT

Am I the only person bothered by the fact that regular toothbrush holders don't hold the larger-handled toothbrushes that kids use? Perhaps, but I think I may have found a replacement that can accommodate that Dora toothbrush from Oral-B. The Antonio D Toothbrush Holder from Alessi is a fun, wall mountable figure that holds a cup that is meant to hold your toothbrush. At $56 (on sale) it is still kind of crazy-expensive, but who said Italian design was cheap?

Antonio D Toothbrush Holder by Guido Venturini for Alessi, $56 at Red Lollipop. Also check out the matching Soap Holder for $49.70.

2-in-1 Furniture: Pierce Bath Console with Built-in Step Stool

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:03:00 GMT

Yeah, it's a little steep, but this $999.99 (regularly $1,500) Pierce Bath Console has the features to justify its price: Fitted with chrome hardware, the console also packs solid-wood framing; a white porcelain sink; a Carrera marble top; and a 4" backsplash to keep toothpaste splatter off the walls. But the coolest part for kids is the built-in step stool, which glides out and tucks back into the console when not in use.

Obviously, springing for the complete package is a bit excessive when kiddoes just need a basic step stool to reach the sink, but if you're in the market for a bathroom makeover, this would make a nice starting point.

Thanks to the Unclutterer for hanging onto their Pottery Barn Kids junk mail long enough to find this catalog exclusive.

Birch Plywood Step Stool

Chris Ford — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:29:00 GMT

Learning how to wash your hands properly, brush your teeth, or letting your Dad brush your hair in the morning requires a good step stool. Sure, there are lots of big plastic ones out there, but check out this one from Sparkability. It has nice handles for young hands, looks sturdy and is made of birch plywood. Sure it's $55, but if you've got to have a step stool in the downstairs powder-room, it might as well look halfway decent.

$55, from Sparkability.net