Bath time has been an issue for us since Jessie joined our family. When Jessie was a baby she seemed to be absolutely terrified of everything having to do with the bath. My husband and I did all we could think of to lessen the trauma of bathing. Baths were traumatic not only for Jessie, but for us as well. We tried showers and many different kinds of tubby toys, but nothing was working. It was kind of funny because Jessie was thrilled about swimming in the pool and didn’t mind getting her hair wet then. You’d think that the … Continue reading →

Toddler bath time is not an easy time. Jessie wants to splash and make a huge mess. When it’s time to wash she fights. Trying to wash her hair is next to impossible because she will not hold still to get the shampoo rinsed. Things go very badly when she wants to stand and do other dangerous maneuvers in the bathtub. Bath should be an enjoyable time for everyone but usually ends in tears. I thought I had solved the bath issue by having the toddler shower with me at night. She would still get hysterical with washing and rinsing, … Continue reading →