It seems that every toddler knows, or at least thinks, that being dirty is a thousand times better than being clean. There are so many fun things that you can do to get dirty – you can build sand castles and mud pies, roll down grassy hills, sit on the pavement or dirt, paint, and oh so many more things. What is there in getting clean that is fun?
It can be difficult to bathe your toddler. He may not even feel like getting wet. Sometimes you may feel like you have to trick or bribe your toddler just to get him near the bathtub.
Luckily, bath time can be fun these days. There are all sorts of toys that your toddler can play with while you are bathing him. There are even soaps that lather in colors rather than just white to make your toddler want to wash and not just play. There are toys that float on top of the water or even move across the water when wound up. There are so many fun bath toys, like bath crayons (for drawing on the tub. Don’t worry, it washes away) and other fun items that your child may never want to get out. Sometimes kids even enjoy the “raisin-effect” that happens when they’ve been in the water too long.
There are, though, some safety issues when bathing your toddler. Make sure the water is a good temperature before allowing your child to get in. Always turn on the cold water first and then the hot. You do not want to leave your young toddler alone in the bathtub. Bring in the cordless phone with you, so that you won’t have to leave the bathroom to get it.
When bathing your child, you definitely do not want them to slip. There are fun shapes and all sorts of gripping tape that you can put on the bottom of your tub. You can also put spout guards over the spout to keep your child from hitting her head on the metal. Spout guards can be very cute and your child will love them.
When shampooing your child’s hair, use a mild shampoo that will not hurt if it gets into your child’s eyes. To prevent it from getting into your child’s eyes, buy a shampoo visor which protects your child’s eyes from the soap.
Bathing your toddler can be fun if you keep bath time safe.
Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for websites on gardening, parenting, fashion, and home decor. Her background includes teaching and gardening. For more of her articles on fur boots and fashion please visit Baby Clothes and Accessories.