Your child loves to splash in the bathtub but washing his head is a real nightmare for both him and you? You can change it and make the bath not such a chore as before.
It’s true that a lot of toddlers hate washing their heads. Meanwhile, the problem can be solved in a simple way. It is best to ask the child what he does not like and what bothers him. The most important thing is to remove this obstacle first. A baby’s hair is fine and delicate. It is enough if they are washed 2-3 times a week. Some parents, however, tend to be overzealous and wash the child’s head every day, making this necessary ritual of bathing difficult for him. If the baby’s head is not sweaty or sandy, washing the head can be done every other day.
Ways to take a relaxing bath:
- Wetting with water.In the event that, for example, a two-year-old is unable to close his eyes tighter so that nothing flows into them, he can gently tilt his head back. Then the parent is able to wet the hair. A child who is afraid of splashing water from the shower can be offered to put on swimming goggles or simply put a towel to his mouth. A good way is also to familiarize the toddler with water, i.e. a trip to the swimming pool. There, the child will “make friends” with water the fastest, because when diving, he submerges his entire head!
- Shampoo application.For children, the stinging foam that gets into the eyes is the worst. It doesn’t have to be a nightmare though. It is best to buy a product that, even if it gets into the eyes, will not cause pain and tearing, but it should also smell nice. Of course, the smell should appeal to the baby and should be chosen by him. Thanks to this, the child will get to it faster and will be more willing to use it. Always make sure that the cosmetic is intended for children. When washing your head, try to massage the skin gently, not rubbing hard. This is definitely not pleasant for the child and can permanently discourage him from bathing.
- Washing off the foam.Children, apart from applying shampoo, also do not like washing it off. They have the impression that the foam will get into their eyes, ears and mouth. However, there is no point in investing in the purchase of a special brim for washing your head. Instead of using the shower, which can cause anxiety and arouse anxiety due to the intensity of the stream and the specific sound, try pouring a watering can on the head in the form of a toy. Surely your child will quickly get used to it. The water droplets flowing from it will gently rinse the hair and even more precisely rinse the remains of the foam.
- Detangling and drying.If your child has short hair, just run your fingers through it. It is more difficult with longer hair. Shampoo, although delicate and facilitating combing, may not be enough to painlessly separate hair and get rid of tangles. There are conditioners available on the market designed specifically for children to facilitate combing. Their use will make the protests disappear for good, and washing the head will not be associated with pinching and strenuous pulling. It is better to invest in a good children’s cosmetic than unnecessarily burden delicate hair with adult products.
Remember that children are very sensitive creatures, especially to all kinds of novelties. They are just beginning to adapt to new conditions and situations, so if the stimulus is too strong, it can cause fear and anxiety.
Allow your baby to play in the tub. Proceed calmly and gently. Don’t rush. Wait until the baby gets used to the water. Do not wash the whole head at once, but divide this activity into stages. The atmosphere in the bathroom should be friendly and calm.