Bathtime fears

We never had that problem. You really don't need much water in the tub for a bath. Just fill it up half a hand-width (your hand). You might even have to start out with not water at all and just give him a quick wash with the wash cloth etc. A friend of mine used those bathtub crayons they sell now. The kids can color the bath tub and it's easy to wipe off after the bath. Let him get busy with those and toys...and then playfully start washing him. Eventually you can start adding more water. It worked for my friend.

You need to get to the bottom of why he's scared of water. It may be the sensation he gets while being in water. By that I mean the swaying sensation one gets when the water is moving. Try to think of any movement sensations that also might bother him.

I think you still have plenty of time before you need to be concerned about him showering with you. But if it makes you or him uncomfortable, then I guess it is time to try other things. Does he have bath toys? Even empty plastic contianers make great bath toys (empty squeeze ketchup bottles, empty dish soap bottles etc). Let him bring some toys in the tub, maybe play relaxing music, let him pick out his own soap etc. In as many ways as reasonable, let him "control" the bath experience. It will help him feel like this is something to look forward to, not something to be afraid of.

If he hates baths that much, I think it would be a bad idea to force him to continue to take them. He seems to not mind showers, so why don't you run with that instead? We often think of showers as for adults only, but that doesn't have to be the case. Do you have a sprayer shower head with a cord? If you don't, you might want to spend 30 bucks on one and try it with your son. You could just give him a quick shower with the shower head...spray him, let him hold the sprayer while you put soap on him or you hold it while he soaps up, and then rinse. Hair might be a little more tricky, but I'm sure if you get him to sit down and lean his head back, you could do it. You could also try letting him use the sprayer himself and that would probably alleviate any fears he has of water because he would have the control...with you standing by to make sure he doesn't spray down the bathroom of course.

My son has crossed two now going to be three before he was so happy when we asked him to take bath now he too makes lots of funny things he will scream or will run around, if he goes also he won't let to put the soap around he will ask to pour water only and then he will come off,don't know how I will change this habits.Me too I am having the same problem ?

Oh my goodness does this bring back memories! My youngest (now 7) was like this from day one it seemed. Bathtime was a nightmare! Kicking and screaming, I was exhausted after each bath and dreaded bathtime myself knowing the struggle it was going to be. Then when it was time to wash the hair. ugh...LOL Lots of bath toys and letting her help me fill the tub seemed to help, she still ahted having her hair washed but having a washcloth over her eyes and me counting while I pours cups of water over her hair helped. We also installed a shower head that is also a handheld one, so she can spray herself and we also could spray her down and it wouldnt get into her face. that showerhead seemed to be the thing that was the biggest help. good luck! I know how you feel!

though i am not a mom. but i think its just another general probelm with the children. as he grow up he will understand the necesity of taking bath and he will take his own bath without anybodys help. since he has developed some kind of disinterests then it might be the water temperature is not right for him. check the water every time you take him to bath. hope this might help your problem.

always have a little warm water to get the child bathed some children are very sensitive to cold or very cold water... be playfull to the child like intense talking to make the kid laugh and jovial while taking him for bath. dont take kids for bath when they are in the sleepy mood happy moming......

My child is older now but he had the same problem. It started when he was just a baby and his Aunt had accidentally let soapy water run on his face and some got in his eyes. For months bath time was a problem after that. By accident, a neighbor had left a small children's pool in sight and he was curious enough to play with it. It was empty at the time but I soon put a little bit of water in it. This was in my garage mind you! Eventually, he wanted to get in it to play with it and for awhile, that's where I bathed him.

my two year old son loves bath time but cannot stand to get his hair washed! you can find bath crayons at walmart in the section where they have the kids shampoo. or at least in our store. try talking to him about fun it is to get a bath and ask him if he can clean his foot or his hands or his ears. make it out like it is the best thing ever to do! I hope it works and I hope your little one starts to enjoy bath time!

is the water cold? here in the Philippines, my 1.5 year old daughter loves to bath specially during summer days, she even takes about 3 to 4 times a day. but recently, its colder this time in the Philippines,& now, she is also difficult to bathe. but when you put hot water to warm the water. she likes it