I'm going crazy. My 8 month old son absolutely freaks when I put him in the bath. He was loving it until I moved the infant bath from the kitchen counter to the real bath tub.
I couldn't do the counter anymore because he would splash the entire contents of the tub onto the floor. I wish I could just put him in the sink, but it's one of those split sinks. (whoever invented had NO BRAIN). You can't even wash a pot in it!!!
He is such a good baby with a calm, cheerful disposition, and to see him shriek in terror when I put him in the bath is so upsetting and frustrating.
Any suggestions??
THANKS!!
I would love to know too! I
I would love to know too! I have a 5 1/2 mo old that splashes constantly in the sink, and its about time to switch to the bath tub. All the times i have used the bathtub he gets scared. I have tried taking him in the shower with me and he can not stand that and screams the whole time! I need suggestions too!
My daugher was so scared
My daugher was so scared when we put her in the big bath. So we got one of those little blow-up tubs from Target, and she loved it. I think she felt too exposed in that great big bath, and in the little one she felt more secure. We put it inside the big bath and filled it up with the shower head.
Also, you could try taking a bath with him so he's not so scared.
Do you still have the
Do you still have the infant bath? Maybe you can try moving the infant bath in to the bathtub. This way if he splashes around (which by the way is completely normal) it will go into the bathtub. Once he gets used to being in the infant bath in the the bathtub you can take the infant tub away.
Also, do you have any bath toys that will keep his attention while you give him a bath?
just~me
I moved the infant bath into
I moved the infant bath into the big bath. My next move is to get in there with him. We'll give that a try. As for the toys, he freaks so much that he won't settle down to pay any attention to the toys.
I figured the splashing was normal! ha!!
Thanks for the suggestions!
Our son did the same thing.
Our son did the same thing. We put the baby tub in the big tub and it worked great. One of us would get in with him in the beginning and that helped too.
I think they have to get used to the different sounds and feel of the big tub. We also got bath tub toys that stick to the wall so our son would play with them and splash and have fun.
He still hates to get his hair washed but loves bathtime. Good Luck!!
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Have you tried getting into
Have you tried getting into the tub with him? Being there and holding him might help to alleviate his fears. And take comfort that EVERYTHING is a phase! He will outgrow his fears eventually!
We tried transferring my
We tried transferring my daughter's old tub into the big tub as well because she was soaking the kitchen floor. Even with both my husband and myself in the tub with her she still cried and tried to get out. We are putting a big beach towel under the tub on the counter now so when she splashes it soaks up the water. I know we will have to get her back into the big tub soon, but for now that works for us.
My little one used to cry
My little one used to cry everytime I would give her a bath too. What helped her was for me to take a bath along with her. I took a bath with her a couple of times and took her favorite toys in so she could play with them and now she loves taking baths!! She sometimes even makes a pouting face when I take her out its so cute. Good luck, I hope this helps.
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My daughter did the same
My daughter did the same thing so I had my older daughter sit in there with her and I also added some toys. Now, she loves taking baths and doesn't want to come out.
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It's normal for your son to
It's normal for your son to be afraid of this change. Don't worry, it'll pass :) Be patient!
In my case, I just transferred the baby bath from the sink to the actual bath tub. My son freaked out and wasn't happy at all. He cried of course, but he needed to be clean. I made sure the bath was short and quick for few days. When he was adjusted to the environment, I introduced toys (squicky duck, etc). I talked to him and explain the soaping I was doing and to get him clean--I didn't even use baby words. I treat him as a person who can understand everything I said.
NOW, bath time is play time! Our problem is to get him out there! LOL
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Try one of those small blow
Try one of those small blow up tubs that go into the big tub - they're colorful and cozy and I think my oldest son felt very secure in it.
Susie is a discussion leader in the east valley for arizonamoms.com. She has two sons, ages 6 and 2.
You might try getting in
You might try getting in first with some fun toys and then try to persuade him into getting in!!! Or maybe Dad could try to. Sounds like something happened that he remembers???? Hang in there though-soon he'll be just fine!
Paz
Been there too. My son grew
Been there too. My son grew out of it, but at 3 still hates the swimming pool. He finally got more used to thing when i would get in with him. Kind of a pain, but also a fun bonding experience for us. Good luck...things do get easier.
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From day one I've always
From day one I've always used an infant tub (I guess it never dawned on me to use the sink) I've always giving my baby baths in the bathroom. I put the infant tub on top of the large double sink counter. Now, that baby is 5 1/2 (almost 6) months old we have moved the infant tub from the counter to the tub area (as there are splashes now. ) I always wash his hair first - however I do that on the counter before the I bring out the infant tub. I cradle his head near the sink and wash it and gently place the water to remove the soap (so the soap never gets on his face.) He actually enjoys his head washed - its like a spa for him. Then we move to the infant tub for a body bath. He loves it - maybe because he doesn't get overwhelmed by the water being placed on or near his head? I know that whenever a little water has splashed on his face (from his kicking/splashing) he gets a little startled. So - maybe an idea - to bath the baby's head first and then do the body in the tub (bring some of his favorite waterproof toys) that might distract him. As they get older they adjust better to the water in a tub. Even my 3 year old hates having his head washed because he doesnt like the water streaming down his face - but yet he loves to 'swim' in the tub. Wish you the best!
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