Bathing Your Toddler
Your toddler can now sit up unaided in the bath and play independently. You may have a hard time getting them into the bath and then an even harder job getting them out. Bath time can be a wonderful time of the day for everyone invloved and may be a highlight for some toddlers who enjoy water play, they may not even notice they are being given a wash at the same time. We’ve provided you with a few tips for your toddlers bathtime. Toddler Bath Tips:- Give a few minutes warning before bath time so that your toddler will be ready to move from their current activity.
- Even though your toddler is adept at sitting up they should not be left unattended while in the bath.
- It’s also a good idea to implement the “no standing in the bath” rule from a very early age.
- Allow some independence and encourage them to start washing themselves. Huggies WashCloths are great for this as the baby wash is already in the cloth and provide a gentle, tear free clean.
- Bath toys are great fun for a toddler. Try to rotate them to keep them interesting.
- A pair of goggles in the bath can be their first introduction to swimming with their face in the water. They are great for practicing bubble blowing.
- Give a warning a few minutes before bath time ends to avoid protests.
Take a look at our range of Huggies Bath and Body products. You will need to have Macromedia Flash Player installed to view the Huggies Website Video.
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