2007-02-04 13:37:04 · 7 answers · asked by Mel 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Baies minds are very active even though they canont vocalize there thoughts very well, they love the feeling of being being comfortable in familliar surroundings, Since you just moved your baby has to adjust to a whole new set of suroundings, and if you are human a move can add alot of stres in your life. I would guess that being in a new environment with a mom who is a little stresed out would give any person a reson to be scared about getting nakes and being submerged in water. I would suggest making bath time a joint venture, where both baby and mommy get in the tub together and enjoy some bonding time in there new home. After a few baths together you child should be more at ease and should be mentally ready to bathe alone.
2007-02-04 13:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by maxexposure2003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bet that she's acting out not because of bath time but because she's missing her old house. It takes time for little kids to adjust. I'm a military brat and I remember that before Thanksgiving when I was in first grade my mother came to get me from school. Only thing different about that day was that I knew we were not going home but that night I would get on a plane where we would go join my father overseas who had been transfered to Guam. I don't remember anything that was said but I do remember hiding behind my teacher and getting under the desks.
It's really hard on a little kid. Don't be harsh with her but try pointing out the advantages of the new place like the new bedroom and maybe the backyard.
2007-02-04 21:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by Merilee L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing to do with you moving. It is normal for a child to suddenly dislike something such as this without no particular reason. Give the child a good reason to take a bath, a favorite toy, work your way up to bath time, start out as a game...like with a water gun and end up in the tub....etc.
2007-02-05 01:14:55 · answer #3 · answered by mia m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be related to the move or a complete coincidence.
Until my daughter was about 10, she would never shower at a new house (only take baths) for several days until she was more comfortable with the new tub, but it didn't bother her to take a bath.
Maybe you could try getting in the tub with your little one? Or get an exciting new bath toy.
2007-02-04 21:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by CiCi Elder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was there anything in your old bathroom that's different in your new bathroom? Maybe an item missing that he/she liked in the bathtub?
If there is maybe try to get the same one back or something similar to it, or maybe get some bath toys and bubble bath. I always loved toys and bubble bath when I was little.
I would say let him/her pick the stuff out, but him/her is probably to young, but it's worth a shot, you could try it. Your baby is a year and half right? Maybe take her/him to Kmart or Walmart and have him/her pick some stuff.
2007-02-04 21:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by arenagymnast44 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be that he/she is reacting to the stress of moving. It's a new place, very different from the home he's known his whole life, and he's probably not sure what to make of it. Though he probably doesn't realize it, he's probably wondering whether or not this is going to be his 'forever' home, or is he going to be moving again and again. Give him time to get accustomed to his new home, and things will get back to normal. Good luck!
2007-02-04 21:53:56 · answer #6 · answered by JelliclePat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change of environments are sometimes hard on children.
Approach bath time slowly until your child is comfortable again.
Maybe you should have your child in charge of bath time........
helping run the water, having things to play with and responsible of his/her own scrubby. Try to make it fun and he/she will be fine soon.
2007-02-05 00:24:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋