Sitz Bath

[Shenzhennifer]

Just wondering how useful these are, and where I could find one in HK? (and how much?)

Thanks!!

 

[carang]

hey shenzhenifer...
are you talking about the ones that have suction cups on the bottom and the baby sits it them?

if yes, i'll offer you a trade...
i'm looking for a little tikes-type race car bed. a regular twin size, not a toddler bed.

i've found them in hk but they are about $3700...i was wondering if there was anything similar on that side of the border?

it could even be a "made-to-order" bed as well...

if you coudl have a look around, i'd be happy to bring my baby's bathseat for you...

cara

 

[carang]

ps> i've used it for two kids. each from the time they were 6 months-about 13 months or so.

 

[Shenzhennifer]

No, sorry, the kind of bath I mean is one that fits over the toilet for us ladies after we've given birth, particularly if we've had an epesiotomy or torn.

 

[capital]

I just bathed in my regular bath tub and used the peri bottle

 

[MommyTo3]

I did the same as 'capital'. I had 4th degree the first and 3rd the second time, and even though it didn't cause any problems and healed very quickly. I would just sit in a little layer of water in the tub (keep top on) and clean and spray (ideally you would have a handshower as well). Worked just fine and not as much trouble as you think (you'll get used to it).

 

[rani]

I think I brought mine home from the Adventist. Your welcome to have it.

 

[MLBW]

I just sat in a tub with warm shallow water and also used the peri bottle...I think adding something onto the toilette would be more trouble--and not as sanitary--if you are sharing the toilette with other family members--having to remove it each time. I tore a lot, lot, lot and had many internal and external stitches plus a ton of bruising and swelling--couldn't sit without an invalid ring for 2 weeks. I also recommend getting some Dermoplast--it's an antiseptic spray that is cooling and soothing and also a topical pain reliever--it came in my "mother's bag" from the hospital and was the one thing I found very helpful.

 

[Shenzhennifer]

Thanks for all your advice. I think I will just stick with the bathtub, since that seems to be the easiest (and cheapest!).

MLBW - remind me never to ask about your birth story I'm getting nervous enough as it is!

 

[MLBW]

Thanks for all your advice. I think I will just stick with the bathtub, since that seems to be the easiest (and cheapest!).

MLBW - remind me never to ask about your birth story I'm getting nervous enough as it is!

Not any more unusual than anyone else's probably. Definitely not as bad as some that I've heard--bruising and tearing or an episiotomy are quite common actually--better to be mentally prepared though. If you change your mind about my birth story--it will be in March's "The Parents' Journal" I think. :0)