What to Do When Your Baby Hates Bath Time?

Are you troubled with your baby’s water woes? Does your baby also wail whenever it is time to take the plunge? Do you also wish to say good-bye to those baby bath time blues? Well, there could be many reasons your little one does not find bathing time enjoyable. But you are not alone in this and we have a boatload of tips to make your baby bath time a fun time for all.

Tips to Make Baby Bath Time Enjoyable

Here are seven tips that can help you in making bath time fun and enjoyable for your little one:

1. Fed and well-rested baby means a happy baby

When the baby is tired, sleepy or hungry, he/she is bound to get cranky. It's important for parents to gauge their baby's mood in order to find the ideal time for baby bath. If your baby is sleepy or hungry during the day, you can do baby bath time in the evening or night as well. So, whenever it is time to slip your little fish in the water, make sure they have had enough sleep and food.

2. Fix the water and air temperature

Babies can catch a cold easily so you need to mind the air and water temperature. You must make sure that the temperature of the bathroom is nice and warm. Also, the water temperature must be set accordingly. A stark difference between the room's temperature and bathroom and water's temperature can startle your baby and increase their risk of catching a cold.

3. Get all hands-on deck

A sudden jerk while slipping your baby into the tub or bath seat can startle them. It's important to always make sure that your baby's head is resting on your arm and your palm is under their bottom. Then, hold their arm securely with your other hand and gently dip their feet first and then slide your baby into the tub or make them sit on the bathing chair. You can keep the fright factor at bay by using this technique.

4. Waves scare

Splashing is an all-time favorite thing for the kids but for many infants, they find happiness in being the splasher, not the splashee. So, all the excited moms, you better keep your temptations under control. And if your baby starts splashing, do not splash back. Let them have fun.

5. Make a baby bath routine

It's no secret babies love routines and predictable things. So, try to make a baby bath routine for your little one. For this you can include the Mylo Baby Bath Essentials, which is a carefully-curated combo of Baby Body Wash & Shampoo and a Baby Moisturizing Lotion for your baby. Include these in your baby’s daily skincare regime and ensure soft, clean and nourished skin every day.

5. Charm your baby with toys

Do we need to say more? Distraction is one of the best baby bath time strategies. So, go for some shiny and new toys which your baby has not seen before. This will create curiosity in them and help them forget any bath time fears they may have. You can also keep these toys reserved for your baby bath time so that your little one looks forwards to playing with them while bathing.

6. Try a different time of the day

Most of the babies are given bath early in the morning to give them the idea of being an early bather. However, it's not necessary that your baby likes the idea of bathing early in the morning. You can try various times of the day and see if they respond better in the morning or after the nap. Just make sure to maintain a gap of at least 30 minutes between a meal or a nap and baby bath time.

7. Jump in

If you wish to overcome your little one's bath time fears, just slide into the tub or shower with them. Babies relish skin-to-skin contact as it helps to make them feel secure. But do not rush when getting out of the tub or shower to avoid any mishap.

Closing Thoughts

With some patience, efforts and innovation, you can help you baby fall in love with bath time. Until then, keep following the above-mentioned tips and racking your brain for some new ideas to make baby bath time more fun.