My DD hated baths from the day she was born until she was maybe 10 months old. My hubby nearly always had a shower with her until a week ago when she turned 2. She now enjoys baths, we just didn't push the issue and once she learned how much fun she could have splashing and playing with her toys she began asking for baths.
We have the heat lamps on in the bathroom to keep it warm and we also put a warm wet flannel over his belly to keep him warm. His daddy usually does the baths while I get his towel and clean clothes ready. Sometimes, I'll take him in the shower with me and he loves that. DP is too scared to do the showers with him yet.
Never tought of the towel idea. I have tried the baby bath and the big bath. I usually fill it up enough for my DS also. That way i bath DD and then put him while i'm getting her dressed. I have tried the face cloth over her tummy, she likes bathing on her tummy more then back in. (still screams thou just not as much)
I bathed her today while DP was in the shower and she screamed so much... HE told me to pass her in to the shower... Silence... COmplete silence... She loved it... I'm not sure how i'd go showering her myself (alone) but might be worth it when DP is home... (couldnt believe he offered, he wouldnt shower with DP until he was like 6 months at least)
Our bath is small but i might try to get in with her and see if she's better then. If worst comes to worse i'll just have to shower her.
Interesting topic. How do you shower with 14 week old baby? Holding her while the water rans? I personally couldn't do it, I would let her cry while I bath her but thank goodness my baby girl loves bath time. She stares at me while I talk to her or sometimes she talks back but perfers to listen me instead. Good-luck Jess.
I was going to say shower too. It is scary at first, but it gets easier. Depending on your shower you might even be able to sit in there with the water running over you and that would be easier.
Otherwise, if you are too nervous about the shower, you could always try daily baths again and see what happens. GL.
Girl22,
If you are scared of your baby slipping, a suggestion is to wear a sock, with the end cut off on your arm, that way there is a non slip element, or wear a singlet yourself (personally I think the singlet takes the skin on skin away which is special with a baby of that age) you could wear it until your confidence grows.
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Good luck.
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