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Bath Time

erinjason11erinjason11 member
in May 2015 Moms
My LO is 19 weeks old and hates her bath. I mean she really really hates her bath :( We've tried everything from putting her in the tub with me, the sink and her baby bath tub - she hates everything. What can I do to get her to enjoy bath time?

I see so many posts about everyone's LO's loving bath time. What am I doing wrong? I want a clean smelling baby!!! Help!
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  • justkeeptryingjustkeeptrying member
    DS hated it at the beginning.
    We distract him by singing. It started with us always singing the rubber ducky song. Now DH calls it "new music" time and picks random songs from Songza to play. The last few nights we've done baby bathtime from Songza. Relaxing music before bed.

    It really calms DS down. He rarely cries at bath time now.
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  • kellxokellxo member
    i put these bright color fish that stick to the sides of the tubs my LO loves to look at them. i got them at the dollar store they had all different kinds of them fish, ducks, frogs and turtles maybe she would like something like that and calm down a bit. i also use Johnsons bedtime bubble bath i find it sooths him as well. or if she takes a soother maybe try giving it to her while she's in the bath? hopefully you'll find something that works for you! Good luck! !
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  • blairdavis99blairdavis99 member
    A trick we learned from the NICU was to bathe them in a really light towel / bath sheet. You just unwrap the part of body you are currently washing and then wrap it right back up when you are done. We were gifted two super thin bath sheets with hoods that worked great. Apparently it helps keep their body heat in a bit (important for preemies). I know your LO is not a newborn or anything but perhaps the cold air sensation is part of what she doesn't like - might be worth a try if you haven't already.
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  • LadyBloodLadyBlood member
    My son takes showers. He loves cuddling under the warm water with his dad. And loves watching the water come out of the shower head. It was just more convenient for us at the time. Once he can sit up and play I'll start giving him baths.
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  • SmrBrd2012SmrBrd2012 member
    Maybe make sure the bathroom is warm enough? I turn our air conditioning off while bathing him and keep the door shut to warm up the room.
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  • mars8kmars8k member
    DD used to hate bath time as a newborn, then started to love it, she would smile and coo, but then she outgrew the bath chair i used -i posted about it recently- now i'm trying different things and she's not nearly as happy now so i try to keep it brief, i don't wash her entire body. I have to wash her head, and then it's whatever she can tolerate, i usually overlook her legs cause i can wash them while changing her, i wash her in the sink for at least 1 diaper change per day.

    I think she won't enjoy it again until she starts sitting up.


    My sister's golden bath rule is don't let the baby feel cold or unsafe.


    I would say experiment with bath tubs and chairs, but if LO still isn't happy it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong, every baby is different.
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  • Buckles0528Buckles0528 member
    What about time of day? Most babies are fussy in the afternoon/evening so maybe try a bath while they're in a good mood earlier in the day?
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  • cee209230cee209230 member
    @erinjason11 Did you happen to find a solution? DD just started hating her bath, she used to love it and now there's no way to calm her. I've tried the water temp (slightly), took the sling out if the baby tub, setting her in real slow, taking her out as soon as she cries then try to dip her back in and repeating, singing, distracting, seems like I've tried everything. Just wondering if there's anything that helped you and your LO or if it happens to be just a phase?
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  • erinjason11erinjason11 member
    No, unfortunately she absolutely hates her bath. She screams bloody murder and I've tried everything :(
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  • CanadaMom17CanadaMom17 member
    I'm not sure who posted it where at some point, but for a change I tried it too.  Take a big bath towel and put it on the bottom of the tub, and put in enough water that when baby lies on the towel it reaches the back of their ears.  Then they're secure on the bottom, and can kick to their heart's content.  My dd loves it so much, we have a bath every night now.  And, I find it easier for doing her hair!
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  • cee209230cee209230 member
    Thanks @CanadaMom17 for the suggestion! I bet doing hair would be easy like that! But somehow, tonight I was able to calm her down after I put her in her tub. It took a while and she wasn't thoroughly enthused as she had been before but it'll do. Hopefully she doesn't revert during the next bath.
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  • JulieahammackJulieahammack member
    Have you experimented with temperatures? Mine screamed the first two times. Once it was too hot, once it was too cold. Also, try getting your face at the same level as hers. Keep a warm washcloth on her belly and a hand on her at all times. Smile, talk, tell her it's fun, and don't worry about washing her at first. Just get her used to the water and the feeling, then wash her. I also agree about trying it at the time of day she is happiest. Good luck.
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  • dec2018momdec2018mom member
    I take baths with my LO. I know you tried that, but how exactly are you holding her? I sit with my legs crossed and put her little bum in my lap so she can still slap at the water and see it come from the faucet. If she starts to get fussy then I turn her around facing me and just talk to her, sing, or make silly faces and sounds. We also go in to the bathroom when hubby takes a shower sometimes and let her feet splash from the shower head.
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  • marijaa333marijaa333 member
    Our son hates it too. Hence, he gets a bath only once a week and we just wipe him down in between. I'm sure he'll grow to love it in time... He's still generally a spaz. :)
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  • TessaGarringerTessaGarringer member
    My son was in the NICU until he was 3months and couldn't have a bath until 3.5months. He cried the first time but I sat him in it washed him until I was finished and took him out. The next time I gave him a bath he was fine. If they cry they aren't dieing.
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