Bath & Water Toys: The First Years
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Bath Time
Asked by B.L. from Austin
on June 8, 2010
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My 14 month old granddaughter who loved her bath time, could hardly get her out, has become extremely afraid of her bath. My daughter in law was giving her her bath t...
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- This happened to my son as well. He loved his bath and then one day, for no reason at all, he began screaming during the entire thing and being very fearful. It lasted...
- I know you've gotten some helpful answers, but I wanted to add a little something. Whatever has her bothered doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the bath. W...
- My 18 month old loves the bath to play in, but as soon as my husband starts to bathe her, she starts whining and whines all the way until we are done bathing her. Then...
Looking for a Better Bath Tub
Asked by T.D. from Boston
on June 18, 2008
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My son Jack is 5 weeks old and absolutely hates his bath. He screams the whole time no matter how gentle and soothing I try to be. His Primo Eurobath (which was recomm...
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- I'm using the SafetyFirst basic little bathtub and I love it! It was cheap at about $20 and sturdy. It doesn't have all the frills I've seen on some others but I hav...
- My son used to slide around too. I used a kitchen towel under his back. I found it worked great. It is short term solution, because he'll be fillng up his tub in no ti...
- Hi T. - Honestly, I found that the easiest was to get into the tub with my kids. I felt funny about it, so I would wear a bathing suit. But let me tell you, it was ...
My Daughter Hates Taking a Bath.
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on December 17, 2007
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Hi everyone-- My daughter is 21 months and recently has fits every time we try to get her in the bathtub. She has always been fine in the bath and then one day she su...
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- I agree with the other posters. I would go out and buy some new tub toys and maybe try to get a different routine. My son picked up a bar of Dove soap that was in th...
- The suggestions below for getting your little one into the tub are great ones. If the issue is water in the eyes/ears though Wal*Mart has a pitcher that has a flexible...
- My daughter did the same thing around 19 months. She is 2 now. It lasted a couple months and then she was fine again... no worries. Try using a new toy for now. My dau...
Need advice...daughter Is Terrified of Bath.
Asked by A.H. from Denver
on December 20, 2009
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My daughter will be 2 on Monday and up until this week has LOVED taking a bath. You would think she nearly drowned at some point to cause such irrational behavior. I h...
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- Hello. Well you said she is ok with a shower - can you just go that route for awhile? Have you tried taking a bath with her? Has she had swimming lessons? Our baby...
- Did she have a scary dream? My guess is that she will have to talk to you about it before it goes to long and she forgets why she is scared. It sounds like only she ...
- It could just be a normal phase, not in reaction to any that happened. She will grow out of it eventually. My youngest went through the same thing. Now he's the only o...
9 Month Old Afraid of Bathtub
Asked by B.R. from York
on March 12, 2010
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My husband is great with helping with the baby, in spite of me sometimes trying to tell him how to do everything. (I know I shouldn't; I'm working on it!) One job th...
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- Try the kitchen sink. It's a lot easier on your back too. You can even try keeping the water running very slowly. The sound would be soothing and he may enjoy tryin...
- Hi, B.: Put the baby tub in the bath tub and see if he will adjust after awhile He is going through a change so he will be afraid. Be patient. Good luck. D.
- I think the tub is just too big and open for him. Try a laundry basket, the kitchen sink, or get in with him. It is probably just a phase, but bathtime is usually su...
21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on February 17, 2008
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My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & john...
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- I have a 3year old daughter that has had dry skin for almost 2 years. She has dry rashes that come up on her and I have tried everything on her. I have found that pet...
- K. and any other mother reading this message. It is commom for children to get excema, but the things we use on our childrens skin can and does effect the outcome. B...
- I've had the same problem with my 8 month old son since birth. What has worked for me is Aveeno bath wash. I also use Cetaphil lotion everyday. On the areas that ha...
Bathtime Nightmare
Asked by K.D. from Boston
on October 19, 2006
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My 2 year old son has recently decided he doesn't like to take baths. When it is time for his bath, he throws a tantrum. I've tried making it fun for him by telling hi...
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- I have the same problem! I assumed it was because I switched to regular shampoo and soap and maybe it was hurting his eyes but now I wonder if its just a normal age t...
- Have you tried a shower instead of a bath? Maybe he could shower with his dad, or you if you feel comfortable with that. If not, you could try him being in the shower ...
- Have you tried a shower? To make it easier get a Water Pic or similar shower head that comes down. He can sit and play or stand. The shower head makes it eaiser keep t...
EXTREMELY Defiant Two Year Old, Need Opinions
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on February 4, 2011
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Here we go again. Just when I thinking Im making ground.....
My 2.5 yr old has been testing every ounce of patience I have for the last year. I have read books, talk ...
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- This is a frustrating age for most kids, and some are definitely more challenging than others. That's not their fault – they're really doing the best they know how t...
- My son responds really well to choices - I just try my hardest to set it up so that the choices get me the outcome I want. For example - the situation you described ab...
- Stop telling him what to do and involve him in the decision. Give him choices. Not about what he's going to do but how he's going to do it. Try & make them funny......
Suggestions for Bathing
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on April 26, 2008
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My son is 14 months old and the squirmiest kid I have ever met. The squirmy part isn't a big deal...until it is bath time. We had been using a bath seat but he has n...
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- We STILL bathe my 2.5 year old son in his "infant" bath tub. We put it in the big bath tub, and fill it up a bit. This way he's more confined. It might help you out a ...
- I have three kids and my youngest is 16 months and he's all over the tub. My best recommendation is buy a bath mat and toys and keep one hand on him as best you can. H...
- My son (11 months) does the same thing! Ever since he learned to pull himself up to standing that is all he wants to do. We just firmly tell hime to sit back down and ...
Get Ready...3 Questions at Once
Asked by S.B. from Gainesville
on June 30, 2010
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1. Would you take a newborn to see fireworks? My daughter is going on 3 weeks old, and the church is having a get together this weekend to watch fireworks and I am afr...
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- 1. i really dont know....sorry 2.yes maam you can dye your hair while breastfeeding, i mean the only way it might "get in " is if rubbed on the scalp, so um thats n...
- 1. The sound of the fireworks will probably scare her, and depending on how loud could damage her ears. I would probably try to find some ear muffs or something to mu...
- I did not supplement and my kids are fine. Rickets is a stretch for a breastfed baby in the United States. Heck, I spent the first three years of my daughter's life ...
