Abstract: A bathing apparatus for use during a bathing process of a child includes a bath tub support and an absorbent fabric for covering a portion of the child while the child is supported by the bath tub support during the bathing process. The absorbent fabric includes an absorbent body portion coupled to the bath tub support. The body portion is configured to be positioned in direct contact with a skin of the child to warm the child while the child is supported by the bath tub support during the bathing process.

Abstract: A bath cover for comforting a child during a bathing process is disclosed. The bath cover includes a body portion at least partially formed of an absorbent material and configured to cover at least a portion of the torso of the child. The body portion has an upper end with a contour corresponding to the neck of the child. The bath cover also includes first and second support portions extending outwardly at the upper end of the body and positionable over the shoulders of the child. The relatively absorbent material is configured to be wetted and positioned adjacent to the child to warm the child during the bathing process.