Bathing Your Toddlers: Here’s How To Get Them To Enjoy It*

Undoubtedly, nothing is more soothing than watching your toddler enjoy their bath time. And why not? Who wouldn’t love to see their child splashing water, laughing, and having fun?

However, not every child loves taking a shower. They tend to throw tantrums to get out of it. Some children start screaming at the sight, sound, or touch of water. And that can be distressing for both you and the baby.

According to healthcare experts, many parents think their children would eventually outgrow their fear of baths. But waiting for the phase to pass might make those little ones hate their shower time even more.

If you are also struggling to make your toddler fall in love with their bath time, here’s something that can help. Keep scrolling to learn how to make ends meet and help your little munchkin enjoy their shower time.

• Introduce some fun activities

Toddlers love to play. And you can use their love for playtime to make their bathing session fun. Listed below are some enjoyable activities you can use to get your child excited the right away.

• Bring in some toys: Needless to say that kids are head over heels for toys. From cute floating sea creatures to squishy balls, tons of toys can help your toddler enjoy themselves during their shower time.

Playing with toys while bathing can promote imagination and overall development. You can also bring in puppets and entertain your toddler by putting on a show.

• Add bubbles to the tub: Research shows that kids get attracted to bubbles. And adding them in the bathtub can help your child enjoy it. You can also consider adding foam to the tub so that you can create some excellent beards, mustaches, and many more.
• Choose your products wisely

Soapy eye disasters are one of the prominent reasons why toddlers don’t fall in love with their shower time. Not to mention, the irritating sensation in their eyes can make them feel really uncomfortable throughout the session.

Kids have an incredible memory. It takes just one teary experience to avoid their bath time altogether.

That’s why it would be a great idea to pick products that ensure a tear-free experience. Pediatricians recommend looking for tear free baby shampoo and soap with gentle plant-derived cleansers and emollients. Such products help retain the natural moisture in your munchkin’s hair and skin.

• Take your little ones out

For many kids, the sound of running water can be a bit scary, making them anxious about their showering ritual. So, you can consider taking it outside in the garden.

Another way to make your little one love their shower time is to make it look like a picnic. For this, all you need to do is take the tub in your backyard and let them have fun with the bubbles and toys.

When kids have fun with water in your backyard, it makes them think that it is a part of their playtime, making them love it even more.

Wrapping up

Bathing your kids is easy but making them fall in love and enjoy it can be challenging. Fortunately, you now have some tips to help your toddler enjoy their showers.