Splish, splash, splosh! Fun tips and tricks on how to bathe your kid

Having trouble getting your child into the shower during bath time?

No more drenched towels, bath mats and mummy. Instead, expect a clean and sweet-smelling child and a stress-free experience for mummy or daddy with these tips and tricks!

From using bubbles to giving baby his own personal massage sessions, these tips are sure turn bath time into a much-loved and super fun event for your child.

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Bathe together!

Instead of rushing your child to bathe so you can cater to other errands, why not kill two birds with one stone and join him for a quick shower?

Not only do you save time and water scrubbing each others' backs, but you get that bonus parent-child time together that helps redeem time spent on your work.

Plus, your child is sure to look forward to this unique way of having fun with you!

Massage please

Make your kids look forward to bath time with the promise of a gentle and relaxing massage afterwards.

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Free of nasty chemicals such as phytoestrogens, nanoparticles and titanium dioxide, it contains organic rosemary for protection against insects and to keep even the most sensitive skin soothed and soft.

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Just the right temperature

According to research, the best temperature for kids to bathe in is around 38°C .

If the water is too cold for your little one, he may start disliking bath- or shower-time. So, make sure that the water is nice and warm before making your child step in.

Groove to the beat

Distract your little one from the dread of taking a shower by playing his favourite songs during bath time. You can also practice your own singing skills and make up some silly bath time songs to belt out together.

With these musical tips, your child will focus more on the music and less on resisting against being bathed.

In time, he will start associating bath time with his favourite music, making it an altogether fun experience.

Swim team

Equip your child with a pair of goggles, floaters and other fun bits of swimming equipment. Pretend that your tub is a swimming pool and indulge his imagination.

Teach his some fun strokes and silly moves and you might soon have the next Singaporean Michael Phelps on your hands!

No more stinging eyes

The reason some kids hate taking a bath is due to one or more bad experiences with soap or shampoo getting in their eyes and stinging them.

Get rid of that fear and purchase baby-friendly PH-balanced shampoo and soap.

You can easily find these at pharmacies, personal care and natural product stores, as well as popular baby product outlets, and they will help keep your child smiling right through bath time for sure!

Showering toys

Include toys to make bathing more fun. From the old school rubber ducky to a transformer figurine, children will look forward to playing with their favourite toys during bath or shower time.

Do remember to clean and dry all toys thoroughly once bath time is over to prevent nasty mould and dirt from accumulating on them.

Mini personal hygiene shopper

When you go on your next shopping trip, take your child along. Allow him to choose his own shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc. Throw in a bath toy for good measure.

Given this opportunity, your little one just might take practising personal hygiene more seriously and also relate it to having fun during bath time.

Bubble fun!

Why not lure your child into the shower with the promise of loads of bubbles?

Whether it's blowing soap bubbles or making a silly bubbly hat or beard, your little one is sure to have a blast!

We've even sourced a product that not just creates the bubbles your kid loves, but also protects his skin and is gentle enough for even a 2-year-old child to use.

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Hair & Body Wash by Original Sprout

Kids love bubbles and parents love a product that is super-gentle on their child's skin, hair and scalp.

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This extra-moisturising cleanser contains organic rosemary which not just smells great, but also repels lice and other insects. It also provides gentle relief for dryness, cradle cap, eczema, psoriasis, baby acne, heat rash, diaper rash and other skin irritations.

What's more, rinsing is effortless with heaps of extra-soothing bubbles.

One hundred percent vegan and free of nasty chemicals such as phytoestrogens, nanoparticles and titanium dioxide, it is definitely great for kids ages two to 12 years old.

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Written by

Wafa Marican

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