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Bath Time Battles
4 Tips for Making Tub Time Tolerable and Even Fun
By Shel Franco
Much of finding what works for your baby is trial and error. If you keep trying different things, you are bound to find something that works. "Some babies like the little tub that sits in the sink or in the bigger tub, and some babies feel too unbound in those types of tubs," Dr. Contey says. "If that is the case, consider taking a bath with your baby."
If you choose to go the parent-in-the-tub route, Dr. Contey says that for safety's sake, have two adults available during bath time, so one person can pass the baby in and out of the tub. "Many babies feel safest in someone's arms while they are in water," she says.
Bosco would agree. "Eventually, I found something that worked," she says. "First, I would warm up the bathroom with steam from the shower, then run a warm tub. Next, I would undress her in the warmth of the room, and the two of us would get a bath together. It was amazing! She loved it. She was warm and a happy baby with Mommy. As she got a little older and summer came, she really started to enjoy water – inside and outside – but we still took many baths together."
If you find that despite your best efforts, nothing seems to chase the bath time nightmare away, Dr. Contey reminds you that like most things related to parenting it's only temporary. "Remember that everything is a phase," she says. "Your baby may resist bath for a week or even a month and then circle back around to loving it. Family life is in constant motion. If the situation persists consult a doctor, but if you sense it's just a phase, trust that you and your baby will move through it soon enough."
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