How to Deal with a Toddler Who Is Afraid of Baths
Fill up the bath before the toddler gets in.. Test the water temperature before the toddler gets into the bath.. Use a bath mat to make the tub less slippery.
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Fill up the bath before the toddler gets in.
Fill up the bath before the toddler gets in.
Test the water temperature before the toddler gets into the bath.
Test the water temperature before the toddler gets into the bath.
Use a bath mat to make the tub less slippery.
Use a bath mat to make the tub less slippery.
Try a visor to keep water out of your toddler's eyes.
Try a visor to keep water out of your toddler's eyes.
Pull the plug once the child is out of the tub.
Pull the plug once the child is out of the tub.
Fill the bath with bubbles to cover up impurities in the water.
Fill the bath with bubbles to cover up impurities in the water.
Vary the time that you give your toddler a bath.
Vary the time that you give your toddler a bath.
Avoid forcing the toddler into the bath if they're upset about it.
Avoid forcing the toddler into the bath if they're upset about it.
Take small steps to get your toddler comfortable with a bath.
Take small steps to get your toddler comfortable with a bath.
Place the toddler in an empty bathtub with toys to help them adjust.
Place the toddler in an empty bathtub with toys to help them adjust.
Clean them using a sponge if they're completely against baths.
Clean them using a sponge if they're completely against baths.
Help them take a shower for a different bathing experience.
Help them take a shower for a different bathing experience.
Take a bath with your child.
Take a bath with your child.
Turn taking a bath into a game.
Turn taking a bath into a game.
Try out water games outside of the bathtub.
Try out water games outside of the bathtub.
Use bath toys to make taking a bath fun.
Use bath toys to make taking a bath fun.
Buy bath paint or crayons for an artsy bathtime.
Buy bath paint or crayons for an artsy bathtime.
Hang a picture or similar attention-grabber on the ceiling.
Hang a picture or similar attention-grabber on the ceiling.
Distract your child with bubbles.
Distract your child with bubbles.
Set a routine to get your toddler excited for bath time.
Set a routine to get your toddler excited for bath time.
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