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“My son went through a phase where he hated the bath, refused to get in and would scream,” remembers Kimberly Day, Baby Dove scientist and a mom of two. “Explaining to him to put his head back to rinse the shampoo out of his hair was difficult because he didn't understand… avoiding tears was very stressful.”
So what's the secret to a stress-free baby bathtime? Along with skin-to-skin contact, singing to your little one and using it as a special bonding time, we recommend washing their skin with gentle products.
Try Baby Dove Caring By Nature Ultra Gentle Foaming Wash, our tear-free, dermatologist-tested baby wash that can be used for their face, body and hair. The mild, dermatologist-tested formula is suitable for sensitive newborn and toddler skin, so you can have peace of mind that your baby’s eyes won’t sting or get irritated in the bath.
With our tear-free and hypoallergenic baby products, you can help keep babies' eyes and skin comfortable in the tub, and enjoy happier bathtimes. For an extra helping hand, here are a few more tips for avoiding tears in the tub:
- Try a shampoo visor, curved rinsing jug or even swimming goggles to keep water out of your little one's eyes
- Put a favorite picture on the ceiling above the baby bath tub to encourage them to look up at rinsing time, and keep an extra towel or dry flannel handy for dabbing wet eyes
- If your baby gets unsettled or over-tired in the evenings, try moving bathtime to a different time of day. Early morning or late afternoon might suit them better than just before bed
Add some bath toys and surprises to entice your toddler into the tub. How about water squirters, spray bottles, balloons, bath crayons, glow sticks or bubbles to blow?
“Hair washing, especially for my 14-month-old, must be a game. She's big enough to roll any way she wants!” says Andy, dad to toddler Amelie. “We count one, two, three before we pour the water over her head. She also gets a big ‘well done!'”
As for Kimberly, she's seen a transformation in bathtimes with her son: “We're now at the point of fun with bubbles and toys in the bath.”
