If your baby hates bath time, there is a good chance it is entirely your fault!
"Say what?", You ask. "How is it my fault if it starts and screams, moans and screams and yells at the mere sight of the bath water?" Well, she can go through all these negative emotions because you subconsciously turned bath time in another dreaded chore rather than a fun experience that you and your child can enjoy.
Babies, children and adults, thrive on routines and thirst lot of fun. And while they may be a great time in the bouncer, play pen or swing ... you also need to let the good times roll during bath time as well.
When you collect the hooded bath towel, bath soap and sponge bath, make sure you also take bath toys and plan your games room. Do not just focus on getting clean. Keep your mind on happy. It will make all the difference in the world. And before you say you do not know how to please her in the bath; Here are some ideas to get you on your way.
If your baby hates bath time, toys should be your first course of action. Babies who are aged six to twelve months in particular, as small buckets flowing, duckies that inject and balls that go "splat". There are even a few bath puppets you can use to keep your smile while you soap its low at the same time. Toddlers like animals that swirl, boats that sail and dolphins that swim. Add in some flying bubbles and you will be completely did.
There is a long list of games bath time for fun bath time. You can start by washing your baby's hair and leaving the shampoo for a while. Use your fingers to make his hair stand in wacky styles. Having a mirror close and look make her giggle as he sees it how it looks with a sparkling top. If your baby has no hair, it's okay. Try to keep a waterway cup top and gently pouring on creating a waterfall on the belly of your baby. It will definitely get a real kick out of this. Overall, just use your imagination and try something new every day.
Now that you know how to create a good time; how about singing to your baby while you wipe him? And how about putting some baby bath music? Sesame Street has created an excellent CD titled Splish Splash: Bath Time Fun. There are fifteen bath related songs that will have your baby Movin 'and Groovin' in the water in no time. With this CD, you will not ever say your baby hates bath time.
Finally, if you are on your exciting new adventure bath time, remember to keep it safe. There is no point in planning great having all the laughter and lots of fun if you're not careful. Keep safety first and everything else will just fall into place.
