According to the physicians group, the soap used in bubble bath solution can irritate the urethra, the tube through which urine empties from the bladder. This can make it painful to urinate, often causing young children to try to hold it in. That can lead to a urinary tract infection.

Why do I get UTIs from baths?

Because some bath products contain a lot of synthetic ingredients, "you probably don't want them lingering in your bath water, where they may cause irritation to the urethral area," says Dr. Shaw.

Do bubble baths prevent UTI?

Our search revealed little evidence to support the avoidance of bubble baths to prevent urinary tract infections. Studies found showed that bubble bath is indeed an irritant to the urinary tract of children.