My two have always been in the shower from birth, they have both loved it and of course there's that skin contact, warmth and all Some things you might like to try depending on their age is:

* checking the room temperature - baths get cold quickly and then they get out, it's very cold too! Showers tend to warm up the room and stay the same temperature, so perhaps you might have the room warmed up, a warmed up towel or other if you are having a bath.

* making bathtime more fun - when marisa goes through her phases of not wanting a bath, I put sparkles in the water and make up a magical story, so she has glitter in the bath or a little bit of colouring to make it fun. I try and avoid bubbles for her skin, but if I use something I try and make it a gentle brand. I also give her containers, spoons etc to play with in the water and try and find new or different things all the time.

* I have a shower while she's in the bath. She thinks it's great we are washing together and can chat while we play. It's also a good way for mummies to get a shower

* Choose bathtimes carefully. I always have dramas in the bath when either of my two are hungry (nearing food times) or over tired.

* After the bath - I always tell them what to expect next if facing a struggle! 'Let's have a bath and then after, we can snuggle up and read a book / do a puzzle / play cars together / build a block castle! I wonder what book you'll choose today?' She loves books so it's a sure winner I also always emphasise the bits after and talk about them heaps, so they have forgotten about the big deal with the bath and I can undress her while we talk about books and before I know it she's in and happy talking about books!