I love to give my daughter a bath, and she loves the bath as well. At almost 15 months, I wouldn't think that she would scream every time I remove her from the bathtub, but she does.I know that she wants to play, and I let her play for like 15 mn after she is clean, but I guess she thinks she needs to be in there longer. She arches her back, and just goes nuts...I am very care ful takeing her out of the bath, but also very fast to act on whatever she decides to do. I would hate for her get hurt because a bathtub is a very dangerous place. I wouldnt want her to hit her head or anything or for me to drop her, so I am quick when it comes to taking her out. Any suggestions would help. I have even let the water out ahead of time and let her watch some of it or almost all of it go down the drain. That doesnt matter.Thanks
So interestingly I have tried two different approaches that have both worked. One being Sunday night, we took a shower together, and she did great(thanks Tawnya). Second being tonight because she mashed applesauce and carrots in her hair, so I put in a CD (childrens), and I didnt turn it on till we were done (10 min) in the bath.Yeah.Once we were done, I pushed play, and the first song is "If you happy and you know it...".
No problems.She was laughing at me, cause i was splashing her and then i snatched her up, and she started to fuss, and then I pat her head while singing the song. Thanks everyone.I will eep you posted on if it continues to work.
Hi! My 17 month old daughter also screams when taken out of the tub. What I did today was that when she is all clean and has played, I begin to sing one of her favorite songs (hers has changed over time, now is the ABC's song) and playfully I took her out, wrapped her in her towel and kept singing... she did not make a fuz :)
good luck!
M.
This is a time she is learning that you are the "boss". She doesn't know that she possibly can get an infection or that if she stays in any longer that the water will be cold or that your getting her out is for her good or ... Just be calm, but firm and the gal who suggested a "game" is very wise. At this age distraction is your best tool to get your way. Parenting is your making choices that she will continue to push against. It's your job to draw the line and her job to TRY and cross over that line. It is a process of trust and consequences that if you work hard while the battles are small will pay off when the big stuff comes along. Mom of a 34, 32, and 17 year old.
I had the same issue about the same time period with my now 4 year old son. I ended up telling him that he had 5 minutes left and set the timer. I would remind him at 2 minutes. Then when the timer would go off we would get him out. The first 4 or 5 days was a big fight but slowly it started to sink in and he got the message.
I hope this helps. I figured that he understood what to expect so he was more compliant.
B.
My 17 month old son loves his bath too and getting him out used to be a problem. He still doesn't like to get out and won't do it voluntarily unless he has to pee (we're potty training). What I started doing was just draining out all the water though it's getting harder since he figured out that if he puts the plug back in it stops draining. But once all the water is out and he gets a little chilly he gets out without a fight. But, he doesn't like to be dried off....figures LOL.
Well you could try a timer, once the timer rings bathtime is over.
Or just drain the water.
good luck!
My son loves the bath as well, but we leave him in there until he is done. We have a stool in the bathroom that one of us (my husband or I) will sit on and usually I bring in stationary to write thank yous or paper to make grocery lists and do the things that I need to do (while still watching him). Since he needs 110% of your attention most of the time, this gives me time to calmly write or do whatever knowing he is contained and easy to watch for half an hour or so! I find it is much more enjoyable than taking him out before he is done AND I have a few minutes of peace!!!
Hi C.,
I have three daughters (8 yrs, 3 yrs, 2 yrs) and one son (5 yrs). I put them in the tub and let them play for a little while and then wash them. They know that once they are rinsed off, it's out they go. We do a fun little drying routine and then hustle off to get pajamas on. I never have a problem getting anyone in or out of the tub this way. Hope this helps.
My daughter is the same way. I try to make getting out and drying off a game. I usually say "Hurry, get the baby dry before she freezes" in a funny way so she laughs. I also tell her we have to get dressed quick and she can help me with the lotion. That usually works! Try a game and see! Hope that helps
T. :)
Hello C.,
I like the timer idea. I did that at bed time with my now 3 year old and it worked like a charm. Good Luck!
A.
My daughter, of 22 months, does the same thing. I used to do let water out and she would still try to swim like a fish. I now get a towel and 'sneaky' wrap it around her and take her out, she stills screams and wiggles, so I put her in front of the mirror and say, "There's the pretty baby, wave to the baby." She usually does then we come her hair and clean the ears. I make a big thing over the baby in the mirror, lol, and she settles down. I did the same thing with my son who still hates getting out but does. And he goes to his 'big boy' spot and let's me comb his hair and clean ears. 'Dolly' them up, mine love it and after awhile they get used to it and stop having thier fits.
i think that you might have to let all the water go down and let her sit there for a minute. my daughters have gotten bladder infections from staying in the water too long so now after i wash their hair i pull them out. my problem is that they both scream when i wash their hair. oh well. i don't really have a choice in the matter. having a 4 year old with a bladder infection is much worse that having her cry when bath time is over...another suggestion is that she could have a doll in there with her and tell her that she needs to get her out of the tub and dressed as well. maybe that would work. good luck
my 19 month old son does the same thing. He arches his back and everything. I can't keep him in the bath for long because he has eczema. But it's normal. I drain the tub first so he know's it's time to come out. But he still fights. I try to distract him with his favorite toy to encourage him out of the tub. And now it seem to work. try that and see if that works for you too.
