How to Get a Toddler to Take a Bath

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Relieve your child's anxiety about bath time.. Read stories about bath time to make the toddler look forward to it.. Add color and bath toys to the bathroom.

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Relieve your child's anxiety about bath time.

Step 1

Relieve your child's anxiety about bath time.

2

Read stories about bath time to make the toddler look forward to it.

Step 2

Read stories about bath time to make the toddler look forward to it.

3

Add color and bath toys to the bathroom.

Step 3

Add color and bath toys to the bathroom.

4

Tell your toddler to get ready for a bath.

Step 4

Tell your toddler to get ready for a bath.

5

Keep a positive attitude about bath time.

Step 5

Keep a positive attitude about bath time.

6

Ask for your toddler's help to run the bath.

Step 6

Ask for your toddler's help to run the bath.

7

Put your toddler in charge of washing.

Step 7

Put your toddler in charge of washing.

8

Ask the toddler if they want a "bath buddy.

Step 8

Ask the toddler if they want a "bath buddy.

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Offer a shower instead of a bath.

Step 9

Offer a shower instead of a bath.

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Sing or tell stories while your toddler's in the tub.

Step 10

Sing or tell stories while your toddler's in the tub.

11

Engage in imaginary play.

Step 11

Engage in imaginary play.

12

Play with scoops, spoons, and sieves.

Step 12

Play with scoops, spoons, and sieves.

13

Have your toddler pick out their clothes or pajamas.

Step 13

Have your toddler pick out their clothes or pajamas.

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