Non foaming kids bubble bath?

[Relaxalotl]

Does anyone know if there's such a thing as a bubble bath for kids that doesn't bubble? My 3.5 year old autistic DD has decided she loves water but hates bubbles/foam. She'll happily play for hours in her paddling pool but is scared stiff of the bath. With a bit of trial and error I have realised it's specifically the bubbles she doesn't like.

I have tried plain water baths but she comes home from nursery so filthy and paint/mud/food covered that I need something to wash her properly. I tried the Aveeno baby body wash but even that was too foamy for her liking. It would need to be quite a sensitive formula as she also has mild eczema/ sensitive skin.

Does this holy grail of bubble baths exist? I would be so grateful for any help.

What's wrong with a bar of soap?

We used Oilatum when the dc were small.

Dove soap bar in a plain bath. Use a flannel instead of a sponge for minimal foam.

OR if you want stuff in the water, run the bath plain and then stir in bubble bath afterwards. Its the running tap that creates the foam isn't it? So I imagine that would work.

I was thinking soap might be a bit harsh on her skin?
Also there is a strong chance she would eat it. She has quite a complex mix of sensory seeking in some areas and avoiding in others.

@TheUnexpectedPickle
That's a really good point, I have been using a sponge with the body wash which causes more of the dreaded foam.
An old school flannel and running the water first might be the way to go! Thank you

We use bath salts to get a nice smelling bath, and on a day when she will tolerate actually washing we use faith in nature shower gel as it doesn't foam much.

Thank you, I will give it a try!

My daughter suffers with eczema and sensitive skin also, and we have always used the oilatum junior bath additive for this reason. No bubbles, but 2 capfuls just makes the water a milky sort of colour - would she be ok with this?

I would recommend a non-slip mat though and rinse the bath thoroughly after as the oily consistency can be slippy. I definitely notice a difference in her eczema when she has showers without it for a few days, so I think it really does help.

Just add some baby wash or sensitive shower gel after you’ve run the bath.

Try a bath or shower oil? You can use a flannel or whatever to wash her with it, and it doesn't make bubbles like a bubble bath or shower get would.

We have a big Child’s Farm tangerine bubble bath which doesn’t seem to foam at all. Big bottle with a plunger top.

We had something we used to call "creamy bath" for eczema. I think it was Oilatum as PPs have mentioned. Turns the water milky and gives it better washing powers as well. You can also use thick emollient (?) cream like like cetraben instead of soap. It's expensive but you can use small amount mixed with water. DS is autistic and also hates bubbles.

Also if foam/bubbles are an issue with teeth brushing then Oranurse toothpaste is non-foaming. Brushing dry with paste, but no water, is at least as effective and less bubbly than using a wet brush and less distressing for my autistic bubble-hater.