A consequence of No? Paris went through this and we'd pick her up and put her somewhere else (I know thats hard in the bath, but you may just have to for a few nights LOL) ie on her mat in the sitting position (as she couldn't move around from that position) and she would object and we'd sit with her, then once she'd calmed down we'd put her back off the mat. Also kids find it funny if mummy or daddy is using a tone they have never heard before they think its a game iykwim? But don't let that change your tone, because I think they need to be able to differentiate between normal voice and "No voice" iykwim? Try not to let her laughing get to you (or make you laugh LOL) as any reaction you could do that is opposite to the one you first gave could make her think its a game. Don't worry deb they do get it eventually, you just have to be consistant no matter what and that is VERY time consuming but just try and think of the bigger picture LOL! And I agree distraction is definitley a great tool, but don't let it be the only tool you use, No is not a dirty word And boundaries are just as important for a happy baby as they are for a happy child (and happy mummy too!). You are doing a great job I know how frustrating it is, but wait till no matter what you say you get screamed at LOL! Its all part of the learning curve and they do get it eventually! Also another way I find has always helped me to overcome the guilt of the no nag is to always end with praise when they listen. For instance when she does listen to you and stops or whatever (without laughing obviously) praise her, and it might not necessarily be in the bath it might be out of the bath but it does help. I believe you need a perfect balance between boundaries and reassurance/praise

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Cailin