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has never liked the water. Just to give her a bath is a screaming match.

2006-08-05 05:43:57 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Toddler & Preschooler

18 answers

Have you tried getting in the tub with her?

2006-08-05 05:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0 0

make it a game, if you let her climb into the tub without the water then turn the taps on (get the covers for the knobs so she can't play with them then she can play in the water. You can put the plug in when she's distracted but only put a little bit of water. Try playing peekaboo with the facecloth (don't be surprised if you're soaked.) let her splash you show her how ... splash in the water and say something like ohhh no mommy's all wet and laugh making it fun will take some of the fear away good luck

2006-08-05 12:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by christina s 3 · 0 0

Have you tried getting in the bath with her? Another thing is to take her out and let her pick out toys that she can play with in the bath. 2 years old isn't too young to let them pick out their own toy. This should give her ownership and excitement to use her toy in the bath. You can also get a bath chair for her to sit in. This will suction cup to the tub, so she won't slip. She may feel very vulnerable in the bath on her own. And these little things may help.

2006-08-05 12:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by yankeeborn77 1 · 0 0

Try taking a bath with her, and making a game out of it. Also, Take some of her waterproof dolls and tell her that her babies need to take a bath and she should help bathe them. After she realizes that the water is not a bad thing, you should not have any problems.

2006-08-05 12:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Fred m 1 · 0 0

OMG, we had the same problem..he is 1 1/2 now and until about 2 months ago he hated the water..we bought toys and soap crayons, I told him well in advance, I have 3 others but this is the first time I had to deal with this..he finally just stopped..and now I can't get him out of the tub..could be worse..

2006-08-05 16:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by Selena D 3 · 0 0

Try getting in the tub with her. Have toys for her to play with as you wash her. Use music in the bathroom, some nursery rhymes and fun songs for kids. Keep your voice calm and continue the bath no matter how loud she gets. She'll soon adjust and realize you will not give up, and that you are there protecting her fears.

2006-08-05 12:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by passionate 3 · 0 0

Just barely put any water in the tub. Maybe just an inch or two. If she don't play in the water then it don't take much to get her clean. Put her in there and make sure that you don't get soap in her eyes,a nd try not to get water in them either since she is afraid of it. Get her some toys to play with, and if you have to, put her in there with clothes on a few times, and don't do the bath. Just let her play and get used to it. You might even have to crawl in there yourself and play with some toys to show he that it is okay.. my daughter is just he opposite, she loves the water, and I can't get her to come out if the bath...Good Luck to you, and I hope this helps.

2006-08-05 12:52:26 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0 0

I too had that problem, I started off sitting her on the draining board in the kitchen, and let her play in bubbles in the washing up bowl with her feet. then gradually as it became a game, she decided she would actually stand up in the water, and let me wash her legs.
I then took her into the bathroom when I was having a bath, and she eventually agreed to sit on my knee in the bath, I gradually got her to sit on the bottom of the bath, then at the other end off the bath facing me, and it progressed from there with no other problems, it took about two weeks to solve the problem.

2006-08-05 16:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Try getting in the bath tub with her it'll make her more comfortable and she'll feel more safe. Then she'll get use to getting in the tub and you'll have no problems. But to be sure add bath toys for her to play with children enjoy that.

2006-08-09 11:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by angel_lovin_2k3 1 · 0 0

First of all think about how you react to bathtime. Any anxiety you have will transfer to your child. Make bath fun, plenty of toys special bath toys only allowed in the bath. and don't put too much water in. try bubbles. Just make it fun and don't mention bathtime. think of another word. eg lets go and play with the wet toys.

2006-08-05 12:50:20 · answer #10 · answered by sarkyastic31 4 · 0 0

Try taking a bath with her. If she sees you taking a bath she will feel comfortable because she sees her mom is enjoying it. Try it a couple of times until she gets used to it and try it with her by herself.

2006-08-06 04:50:25 · answer #11 · answered by Famous_star 2 · 0 0

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