A sponge bath is an alternative to bathing in a tub or shower. In some cases, it is used when immersed in water is too difficult, for example an elderly person with dementia may be confused or rather fight bath and shower. The sponge bath is also common for young babies, that concerns about slipping them into large tubs. Hospitals use the sponge bath, particularly for patients who have mobility problems and can not take a shower or bath safely in a bowl. When water is scarce, a sponge bath also be an effective way to cleanse the body, although generally not as effective as a shower or a bath sponge bath bath.When baby, a baby bath is often used. The child sits in a small amount of water and a sponge or wash to clean the baby. The sponge bath can be an intimidating process for new parents when babies are very wriggly, may not enjoy being naked and it is slippery when wet.
