He hasnt always not like baths but in the last 2 months he screams the place down so i just have to give him a quick wash and get him out. Hair wash nights are even worse because he has to be in the bath longer. He hasnt had any bad experiences in the bath tub so i dont understand why it has started. Well just wanting tips to get him to stand it long enough to be washed without screaming
2007-02-26 16:59:25 · 26 answers · asked by bd_el_82 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My son went through this, too. We tried bubble bath, but he would shriek because he couldn't see the bottom of the tub. We tried toys, but they'd only occupy him for a few seconds, then he'd scream again. We tried letting him play with the shower head (ours was one of those hose-attached heads), but he wasn't interested. Finally....
We would shower with him. And it was a shower, not a bath. Sure, he took up 3/4 of the tub space and he still screamed when we washed his hair, but he seemed to want to be with us in the tub. We did that for about a year, and then we gradually weaned him off our presence; after that, we weaned him off the shower, first by using it to fill the tub and then filling the tub without it. Now, he loves taking baths--but he still has issues with bubble bath, lol.
2007-02-26 17:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by shoujomaniac101 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some kids go through a stage at this time where they start questioning where does the water go and are afraid they will be sucked down the drain. He's a little early for that, but hey, it's possible. Try letting him pick out a few inexpensive toys, check to make sure that the soap isn't stinging or itchy or even try tub tints or bath crayons. They are very distracting. Also, try playing some soothing music for him in the bath (Rubber Duckie, Little Green Frog, 3 little Fishies...those are the first ones that come to mind for the toddler set). Take a deep breath. You will get through this if you keep your sense of humor and keep trying to make bath time fun. (p.s. be sure you have a good no slip mat in the tub if you use the soap crayons.....they make a tub slick, quick!)
2007-02-26 17:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by carolinagal75 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was King Louis the 14th that had the same problem with baths. He became King when he was 4 years old and if the King doesnt want to bathe he doesnt have to. He took 2 baths in his entire life and he lived to the ripe old age of 77 ( a few days short of his 78th. Just thought i would share that story.
I dont know why some kids hate baths. My son would take 10 baths a day if i let him and he never has toys. Maybe you are not making the water hot enough? I know they say you dont want really hot water, but you dont want cold water either. Or maybe the water is too hot? Chances are you put him in the bath one day when the water was too hot or too cold and now he just has it in his head that baths are bad. Sorry im not much help
2007-02-26 17:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boys need toys. I have two boys, both under five-years old.
We keep a ready supply of bubble bath, fizzies and toys.
We wash their hair every other night and we have the boys tilt their heads up to the ceiling while we pour water over their heads and away from their faces.
I've included an eBay link (not my auction) that gives you an idea of the toys available. Most big box stores (Wal-Mart and the like) keep these in stock.
We also buy superhero PJs on eBay for about 50% of the retail price. The boys have to behave in the bath and act nice to get to wear their 'costumes.' If you go on eBay, make sure you add NWT (new with tags) to ensure you are getting new, and not used, clothing. I included the second link (again, not my auction) to show you the type of PJs available.
Good luck!
2007-02-26 17:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by jbrandtc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a very small amount of water in the tub, only 2 inches deep. Try putting shaving cream on the tub or tile walls and add a little food coloring, and he can "fingerpaint" over the water so he doesn't mess up the floor. Make him think it is an art lesson and then bathe him. This worked for mine. Good luck each child is different.
2007-02-26 17:06:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My daughter did this to me, She began to realize that bath time came right before bedtime. It wasn't the bath she didn't like,it was having to go to bed after. I started bathing her sometimes in the morning and I would also put her in the tub for no reason during the day just to play.
2007-02-26 17:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by t2ensie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try taking him to the store and letting him pick out a couple of toys that he can only play with in the bath tub. Hopefully he will be so interested in his new toys that he won't even notice he's in the tub!
2007-02-26 17:04:48 · answer #7 · answered by abc 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy a special bath toy, that he gets only while in the bath tub. Something he would really love.
make it fun with bubbles, bath crayons. Sing a special bath time song, Blues clues has a song my son loves. It goes scrub, scrub, scrub your toes, scrub, scrub, scrub your toes. Then the next verse has legs, and so on till you get to nose. Get in the tub with him, show him you are there and safe in the water. Or try holding him while you take a shower with him, my son loves showers! (he is 15 months) Just make it fun!
My son begs to take a bath every night, we have to spell it out cause if he hears the word he runs to the bathroom.
2007-02-26 17:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why fight it. I bring my daughter in the shower with me...I use to bring my boys with me when they were little too. I let my daughter play outside of the shower on a towel with a toy or 2 while I do most of my washing. When I am done, I open my shower door, grab off her diaper, and pull her in with me. we get lots of snuggle time this way as I let the water run down her back and then I have her put her head back so the water runs down her hair. It can get slippery so becareful when shampooing and washing your child while holding them...but she does not scream anymore and i enjoy the 15 Min's of extra love I get, while we are together. Good luck
2007-02-26 17:17:36 · answer #9 · answered by Tawni B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YEAH TOYS ARE SUPER DUPER COOL! I STILL TAKE BUBBLE BATHS AND SOMETIMES I WISHED I HAD LITTLE RUBBER DUCKIES. tehe
also make sure to test the water everytime.. not too hot not too cold. Use tear free soap so when it does get in his eyes it won't burn or sting. Let him play with the toys for about 5 minutes..scrub his hair and give him a quick rinse while letting him old a toy or something. This will hopefully be easier for the both of you. goodluck
2007-02-26 17:08:45 · answer #10 · answered by augustina 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋