As your infant grows into a toddler, that tiny counter top bathtub would become a thing of past. But introduction to a larger bathtub might be frightening for the baby. However, with a few good ideas you can make bath time full of fun and frolic for both you as well as your baby. Here are a few ideas.
Buy loads of bath toys
Keeping the child distracted is the best way to handle him/her. Babies take a while before actually feeling comfortable in any new circumstance. So if your child is doesn’t really want to get into the bath tub, the best way to deal with it would be to take his or her mind off it. There are a range of funky toys especially made to play in water that your child can really enjoy with. There is fish bath toy and classic baby duck and several car types and other toys which he or she would enjoy. There are toys that can float while others can actually squirt out water. Let your child have some great fun during the bath.
Take a bath together
Babies get a feeling of security when they see their parent with them. If you play and splash water, your baby will forget its apprehensions and enjoy having a bath.
Acquire a bath ring
Bath rings make great support for babies who can’t sit unsupported as yet. These bath rings do not let the baby slip down into the water.
Experiment with an inflatable bathtub
Inflatable tubs fit closely down inside your bath tub. Moreover, their soft and big puffy sides help keep baby upright. Also, these tubs make believe the larger tub seem smaller thereby making the baby feel less overwhelming.
Color the water
Color brings sparkle into the eyes of little babies. There are some great bath time products that leave your child delighted. Also it becomes a great way to learning colors.
A couple of final words during the bath time- Make sure you are using only good quality baby products that are safe and fun to be with. Bathing time is also considered to be the bonding time between the baby and the parent. So make the most of it.
Keeping the child distracted is the best way to handle him/her. Babies take a while before actually feeling comfortable in any new circumstance. So if your child is doesn’t really want to get into the bath tub, the best way to deal with it would be to take his or her mind off it. There are a range of funky toys especially made to play in water that your child can really enjoy with. There is fish bath toy and classic baby duck and several car types and other toys which he or she would enjoy. There are toys that can float while others can actually squirt out water. Let your child have some great fun during the bath.
Take a bath together
Babies get a feeling of security when they see their parent with them. If you play and splash water, your baby will forget its apprehensions and enjoy having a bath.
Acquire a bath ring
Bath rings make great support for babies who can’t sit unsupported as yet. These bath rings do not let the baby slip down into the water.
Experiment with an inflatable bathtub
Inflatable tubs fit closely down inside your bath tub. Moreover, their soft and big puffy sides help keep baby upright. Also, these tubs make believe the larger tub seem smaller thereby making the baby feel less overwhelming.
Color the water
Color brings sparkle into the eyes of little babies. There are some great bath time products that leave your child delighted. Also it becomes a great way to learning colors.
A couple of final words during the bath time- Make sure you are using only good quality baby products that are safe and fun to be with. Bathing time is also considered to be the bonding time between the baby and the parent. So make the most of it.