1.  Skip Hop Stacking Duncks.  Adorable, brightly colored bath toys that double as rinse cups.  Stack up neatly for storage, dishwasher safe, and BPA, Phthalate and PVC free.

2.  Under the Nile Organic Sherpa Washcloths.  I've tried 4 other brands of organic cotton washcloths and these are by far the best.  Super soft and not too thin or too thick.  Work great in the bath, on the changing table, or in the diaper bag.

3.  Puj Spout Cover.  There is really nothing special about this spout cover, but it's my favorite option because a) it's pretty adorable and b) it's not as exciting to look at as some of the other ones out there which means M leaves it alone.  It's also soft, mildew-resistant, and it does it's job.

4.  OG Baby Tubby Rubby.  This was my favorite baby wash when M was a newborn, during those early stages when you're afraid to put any products on their skin.  This soapless cleanser is made up of a loose mixture of oats, calendula, lavender and chamomile that soothes and calms dry or irritated skin.  Scoop a bit of the mixture into the included muslin bag and submerge in warm bath water: you now have a soft, squishy wash bag that can be used on baby's delicate skin, and you don't even have to rinse her off.    

5.  Green Sprouts Stacking Cups.  These BPA, PVC, Nitrosamine and Phthalate free bath toys were so popular in the bathtub that they have made their way into the playroom and diaper bag - they have to be one of M's absolute favorite toys to stack, bang together and, of course, chew on.

6.  4 Moms Infant Tub.  We tried the Puj Tub initially but it was quite the disaster (to each his own though, I have friends who swear by it).  We quickly switched to the brilliant 4 Moms tub, which M loved (or, at least, didn't hate).  The tub is designed so that clean water runs in and dirty water filters out - a good thing in the beginning when small babies are prone to use the tub as a potty.  It's pretty bulky so storage may pose a problem, but it fit perfectly in our kitchen sink and then later, worked well in our bathtub.  Now that M is taking "big girl baths"  it currently has taken on the role of "bath toy storage", so this thing just does not quit. 

7.  Boon Bath Tub Appliqués.  Aside from blueberries and puppies, these are probably M's favorite things in the world. Designed to float in the water and stick on wet bathtub walls, these tub appliqués also do pretty well on dry land: they can be found on the changing table, in the car and in every room of our house.  If M has one in each hand, she's a happy camper.  And, like all other Boon products, they are BPA, Phthalate and PVC free.

8.  Snuggle Dry Organic Apron Baby Towel.  This towel is ingenious.  Expensive, but ingenious.  It's apron design makes it incredibly easy to lift baby from the tub using both hands, not to mention incredibly safer.  It's generous size completely covers even a one year old baby, something the Aden and Anais towels can no longer do, and it is highly absorbent and oh-so-soft.  

9.  Skip Hop Moby Bath Kneeler and Elbow Rest.  These are pretty self-explanatory, but I will say that they are absolutely vital to bath time.

10.  Hevea Natural Rubber Bath Toys.  Another favorite bath toy that has made the move to the playroom.  These duck, frog and fish toys are made of 100% natural rubber latex and are free of PVC, BPA, phthalates and synthetic coloring.  There are no holes for water to get in (I'm looking at you, Sophie*), and the soft, squishy texture makes them perfect for teething.   

11.  Under the Nile Organic Hooded Bath Towel.  These organic cotton hooded bath towels are much thicker and more absorbent than the Aden and Anais and Kate Quinn hooded towels, plus I'm partial to the simple design (or lack of).

12.  California Baby Eczema Wash, Shea Moisture Extra Mild Baby Wash and Sweetsation Therapy Orange Dreamsicle Organic Baby Shampoo and Body Wash.  I've tried a lot of non-toxic and organic baby washes, and these three are by far my favorites.  All 3 smell amazing even though they are free from synthetic fragrances: ingredients like calendula and oatmeal, shea and cocoa butter and sweet orange essential oil and vanilla make baby smell good enough to eat.  The California Baby is great for irritated skin (and you can't beat the ease of the pump dispenser), the Shea Moisture is ultra sensitive and gluten free, and the Sweetsation Therapy is organic, nourishing and smells like an orange popsicle. 

*a word of warning: it appears that the popular Sophie the Giraffe Bath Toy is made of PVC.  As a fan of the natural rubber teether versions, i am pretty disappointed that Vulli would use this toxic material to make a toy for babies who can't keep things out of their mouths.  not only is the toy made out of PVC, it is also poorly designed and holds water inside which leads to mold and mildew.  please do not buy!