Rubber Duckie, You Lie

So, as we embark upon our daily routine as parents, Kiwi and I have found a flaw in the workings of the marketing that is directed towards the consumers that happen to be the parents.

As new parents, the last thing you want to do is harm your child in any way.  Bath time is a minefield a potential hazards to the little guy.  From the obvious drowning potential to being slippery, probably the most nerve racking obstacle is water temperature.  Too hot = burn baby.

OK.  Problem solved.  They have these great little rubber ducks that will tell you if the temperature of the water is too hot for the little one.   

Only they lie.

They change colors, saying the water is too hot, so you add cold water.  Once the duck changes colors back to safe, you can add baby to water.  Only now, the water is cold, making your child now shiver while you try to bathe the wiggle warm.

We still use our ducks as a guide, but they don't make or break our bath routine.  We use our hands as the temperature guide, because rubber duckie, you lie.