why does my baby cry when i pour water over his head in the bath?

Question

Do can I make it easier on him?

Answer 1

What about just running a clean wet washcloth over his head so it isn't such a shock the water. My kids couldn't stand that either and the washcloth seemed to ease them into it. Might have to do it quite a bit to get the soap off but it will probably be less tramatic.

Answer 2

when you are giving my baby a bath I always wash her hair first by just putting a little bit of water in the tub and then I add the soap to her hair and lay her down and then pour the water slowly over her head not getting it in her face. If you don't want to wash hair first then let water out of bath and then add a little bit of clean water in the bath and lay him or her down and wash it that way. If that doesn't work use a damp wash cloth . Also I tried sticking something up on the ceiling so they can look at it while you pour water on their head (make sure you don't get water or soap in their face.)

Answer 3

Babies often don't like the feel of running water on thier faces and jump or cry when you pour water over their hair to rinse it... I found blowing on my babies face so they close thier eyes just prior to pouring the water helped...

As my children grew older I gave them a wash cloth to hold over thier faces as i did the rinsing.... Most kids outgrow it by about age 3-4 as they begin doing alot more of thier own bathing...

My sister used a rubber ring crown thing to place around thier head seperating thier hair from thier face so she could wash thier hair with no water getting on thier faces... I looked on the net for a picture of the product but was unable to find because I couldn't remember what it's called...

Answer 4

My son did this and the best solution I could come up with is to tip the baby's head backwards so that none of the water goes onto the baby's face. Babies do not like the feeling of the water on there face due to the fact that they try to breath, and suck some of the water in. Also some babies try to keep their eyes open and the water in their eyes is uncomfortable.

Answer 5

I blow on my baby's face before I dump the water. It makes them hold thier breath. That is what I was taught in swimming class. This way, they won't breath in any and gives them a warning it is coming. Also, make sure the water isn't too hot. You face is a little more sensitive then the rest of your body and if it was wet before his face will be "chilled" and the water will feel hotter than it really is. (like when you put warm water on cold cold hands, the water feels burning hot).

Answer 6

your baby cries because it comes as a fright. try to slowly put your baby in the bath and give them a face washer or singlet of the same temperate to hold them selfs, or if they are too small lay it on thier belly or back. you will find that introducing them to the sensational feel of the water and its relaxing qualities will help them to relax. always make bathtime a happy and enjoying part of the day not a chore. they will relax if you are.

Answer 7

I always put a wet wash clothe on my childrens belly and folded on top of their heads. I would consistantly poor a little water over it. They always stayed warm and happy through bath time when they were little. I would just move things around a little to wash and put them back.

Answer 8

My girls hated having water poured on their head when they were babies . I tried to make it fun by playing games or distracting them . But you might just need to start slow with alittle bit and get him use to it . Dont worry he will get over it eventually !!!![Just remember on his own time !!!!

Answer 9

cover her head with a hair cap if not spread a small towel on her head.Crying is due to either she feels a cold water touch or hot water touch.Better keep Luke warm water so when you pour on his/her head the droplet she/he will hold it on her tongue and enjoy it.

Answer 10

do you like water poured over your head?