Toddler Bath

The bathing of a child (2 to 5 years age) can be said as toddler bath. It is very special time to spare with toddler and may be enjoyable but at the same time you need to take precautions.

A fun bath consists of a good bath tub lots of water toys, air tube for keeping the toddler floating, and a good care taker who can play with him and make him have fun. Bright color toys can really make him feel good. 

Some toddlers love bathing and some hate this. It is really difficult to handle toddlers who r not easy with it. Thus few tips should always be kept in mind while toddler is on for a bath. The most important rule is that never leave a toddler even for a minute. Children can drown even in an inch of water. Always make sure that the temperature around should be around 75 F just to keep toddler comfortable and make him enjoy the bath. Never put your baby in the tub while the tap is on. Bathtubs are very slippery, so design the tub in such a way that it is less slippery. Always fill the tub up to toddler’s waist height and if possible keep him in an air tube this is also fun for toddlers. Always make him sit in the bath tub, generally toddlers love to stand in the tub this might be harmful for them. Rashes caused by soaps, shampoos and bubble bath must be taken special care and must be used occasionally. Making toddler sit in soap water may cause irritation. For preventing this soaps should be applied later after a fun bath. Keep all the electric appliances like irons hair dryers away from the bath tub.

All toddlers afraid at some point or other in life this is considered to be normal and a part of his development. Fear of having bath is one of most common problem and thus many time toddlers have to be forced, but that should not be strict and also should not beat him just to keep him clean as daily bath is must instead you should try to make him feel good by trying different things such as finger bath paints, bubbles, bright coloring agents, playing music which is liked by toddler. You can also let toddlers play in the bath tub so get them use to it. Also sponge baths must be done occasionally.

Other important things- never let the toddler know where the water is going this might afraid him. Take baths with the toddler so he can enjoy more. Give him his favorite bath toys. Arrange for some special fun giving activities after the bath.

Conclusion- Thus the toddler bath is a very exiting and care taking job. It is also very important as the toddlers have a habit of becoming untidy and this would keep them clean and healthy. It is a saying that a sound mind lives in a sound body.