Hates the shower

[JoMarie]

My DD was like this at 3 as well. She hated the shower and hated having her hair washed. I bought one of things you put around their heads to stop the water from going into her eyes so that I didn't have to lay her down to wash it out and this helped a bit. I also gave her a flannel to put over her face. She is now 7 and loves the shower (I had to put a timer in there so that she will get out!), but still doesn't like the water in her eyes. Sometimes, she wears goggles in the shower to wash her hair! Maybe you could try those? Also, has she had any problems with her ears? A friends DD wouldn't go under any water for years as it hurt her ears, she constantly had ear infections and ended up with grommets, but still doesn't like the water near her ears.

[Charlyfrog]

I can't think of anytime that DD had a bad moment involving water....we even used to deliberately put water on her face in her 1st 12 months and she loved it!! (have pics to prove that one!! ) But am with you on the frustration point aussienic!

JoMarie - thinking about the ear thing - whilst she has never indicated soreness, your comment made me wonder whether she doesn't like the sound under water iykwim?? Am clutching at straws here...........

But am definitely going to look for one of those shower caps AS WELL AS goggles - what a great idea!!....................then if that doesn't work.....snorkle as well!!

I really do appreciate your thoughts and it's so nice to know that I'm not alone on this one, thank you so much ladies!!