my daughter used to love bath time until one day she fell ( i was there and caught her right away) ever since she screams and cries when i try and give her a bath, she sits in a seat and tries to throw herself back- it is difficult to bathe her by myself, but my husband and my schedules and completely different, when we are home together, she is either napping or sleeping for the night ( i work days, he works nights), if i try the sink, she reaches for the faucet, (i dont want her to burn herself.) any ideas to make bathtime more bearable for her - she will be a year old next week. thanks.
2006-10-20 07:14:40 · 21 answers · asked by livsmom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
try putting her in the bath with you. Then if she's fine with that. Then put her in the bath with you then next day make her take one by herself and next day with you and so on. Then the next week take one bath with you next 2 days take one by herself. And keep goin like that till she's back to taking it by herself and not screaming. GOOD LUCK
2006-10-20 07:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sondra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are these bathtime fingerpaint bubbles that are pretty cool. Great for a distraction. The only other advice I have is to bathe with her in the tub. That's what I do with both my boys...5 mos and 19 mos.
2006-10-20 14:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked Chicken! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered just taking her in the shower with you when you normally shower? It's worked great for us, and as long as she's not scared of the water, it's quicker, less messy (splashing gets to be a problem soon) and cleaner (no sitting in soapy, dirty and probably peed in water) then a bath. Just have a big towel ready for each of you and sit her wrapped up in hers while you dry off and dress, or if your husband's home call for him to come in with a towel and do the hand off.
With our older boys, we ask which color they want in their bath and add 3 drops of food coloring (it won't stain). You could let her watch you add some color and say "oooo color! Want to touch it?" and maybe fold up a towel and put it at the bottom of the tub so that she's sitting on something less slippery.
2006-10-20 14:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by e_gladman@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter went through that, I just got in the bath tub with her. She LOVED it. Also, I always leave the water running at a trickle the entire time she's in the bath tub. She really loves playing with the drizzle of water. She has cups that she fills and dumps.
Good luck
2006-10-20 14:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will just take some time, she's scared. When my kids were big enough to sit in a bath chair I used to shower with them. Sometimes it was the only way I could get a shower. But that won't work if she won't sit in her seat. You could try taking a bath with her. If your uncomfortable with that you could always wear your swimsuit. She might be less frightened if you were holding her.
2006-10-20 14:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried maybe bathing with her, letting her sit in between your legs? That might make her feel more secure. It might just be a time thing. My friends son hated bathing (screaming so loud neighbors would freak out). Then all of a sudden he just started being ok with it. Maybe you could also try letting letting her play in it w/ no water that might help.
2006-10-20 14:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by Lori C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
MY son went through the same thing. I used the kitchen sink and then slowly put more water until we had to move back to the tub and now he loves to take baths
2006-10-21 11:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by fargone14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with distractions...trying getting a toy that she''ll like..take her to the store/bath toy section and let her pick it out. My nephew fell like that too, afterwards he wouldn't go back in the tub so I took him to BJs and let him pick out bath toys...he likes boats..and ducks so I got him a gift set..with washcloths, duckies, and boats. When it came to bathtime, put the toys in, add water (not too much), then, making sure he sees the toys, put him in. That worked perfectly..oh and make sure you stay by the tub, it let's her know you're there if she needs you!
2006-10-20 14:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by sweetie_ankay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to suggest the sink, but I guess the only other option is to get a big plastic tub and maybe let her bath in that.
2006-10-20 14:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about using a smaller bathtub with just a little bit of water in it. When I bathe my five month old son I use a hand held shower. maybe that would work better for your daughter.
2006-10-20 14:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋