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20-1-2009 - Help me with bath time!

My mood while writing this blog: frustrated!

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Daizy hates bath time! I cant get her to calm down and not scream bloody murder when I do it! I leave the water at 96/97 degrees, so I don't think its too hot or too cold. I know this this sounds silly, but I cant figure out how to rinse her off, and wash her hair and everything. My mom has been doing her baths since the beginning b/c I was so frustrated. I tried to give her a bath tonight, and it was the same thing it usually is... crying, crying, crying! I want to enjoy bath time with her and make it more pleasant for both of us ( and to give my mom a break from it) can someone tell me what to do, how they do it, or tips to help please?

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6 Comments on Help me with bath time!


waitingfornumber2 - Sunday, 31 Jan
OMG My son just started this as well, he didn't like them when he first started sitting up because he fell under once, but then he got over his fear and I had to drag him out of the bath kicking and screaming because he was so happy in there, well now he started screaming when I put him in there and he won't even sit down, I have to bathe him standing up and screaming! I feel awful and I hate it, I'm right there with you wondering what to do!

bannahsmommy - Tuesday, 27 Jan
just try taking a bath with her, if she uses the bathroom in it dont worry about it ,it will wash down the drain no biggie. the baby bath i have for savannah has a little net thing with a pillow in it, maybe she would be more comfortable with something like that so shes not submerged in the water. or you can always try it in the sink so that you can have her in your arms while you do it. it may be because shes flailing around and it scares her so she cries. she may just want more support while you are doing it. gl

katechris - Thursday, 22 Jan
Have you thought of sharing a shower with her instead of a bath. My daughter adores it and you can just aim the water down their back . May not work but is worth a shot..

mariettap - Thursday, 22 Jan
Nora has the same birth date :)
Some babies are just more sensitive than others. A couple of things that help: We're talking about a baby here; A daily bath is way more than needed, and not necessarily the best thing for baby's skin. Feel free to cut back to twice a week and just wipe with a washcloth here and there in between. That cuts out your bath stress by at least half. Next, I would think about cutting down on the process. We have a baby tub, but for now, it's just extra work. About a teaspoon of baby wash in a bathroom sinkful of water does the trick. It's not too sudsy, so you don't even have to rinse. It takes me about 2 minutes to find the right water temp and fill the little sink, and then about 30 seconds to swish-n-swirl, as we call it. A quick wipe over her face and through her baby hair with a damp washcloth, and now we're done. (hint: If you make a point to dab at the lips and even tongue while wiping the face, a baby often gets distracted by mouthing it a bit and forgets about crying even if he hates having his face wiped. It's also a good habit to get into before little teeth come in and need cleaning.) Then we pick her up and wrap her up in a towel. It's fast enough that I can keep a smile on and say reassuring things, even if she howls the whole time. Hope you can too :)

kym22 - Wednesday, 21 Jan
Trynity is the same way. She hates bath time & I just deal with her crying. If you get any great suggestions let me know. I even have a sit up baby bathtub i put her in & it fits right in my sink that I fill with warm water.

melissafromaustralia - Wednesday, 21 Jan
hey! my lo hates bathing in her baby bath...so i fill two big mixing bowls with warm water - to one i add baby soap - and sit them in each side of my kitchen sink. i have her towel on hand and i also lay a towel folded in two down on the bench. i support her back/neck and slowly lower her head into the warm soapy water and rub her head with the suds...i'll then repeat with the un-soapy water. I use a washcloth to clean under her neck and underarms first with the soapy, then the un-soapy water. Next, i'll pick her up and sit her in the mixing bowl...i gently wash all her vital parts and repeat in the un-soapy water.

good luck with the bathing!!