Normally I do my best with wipes, but the other day I had a little guy wake up from nap and he was covered in poop...on his shirt, pants, back, etc. I found the easiest way to clean him was to put him in the empty bathtub and remove his clothing and diaper there and then use running water and a cloth to wash him down. I would not give a bath where they are actually sitting in water as there is always a danger of drowning if there is a sudden emergency with another child etc. Plus, I was able to do this because I have a bathroom with a bathtub attached to my playroom and nobody in the family uses this bathtub. It works well just to contain the mess.