Ever wish there was an easy way to help your children love bath time? It may be
simpler than you think to convert them from bath devils to bath time angels. Often
the reason for their dislike is not simply the water or splashing, but the products
you use on them. Even though the labels claim products to be child safe the cleansers
are manufactured from cheap bulk chemicals which can have an irritating effect on
some young eyes and skin.
How To Choose A Calming Cleanser First check your
cleanser, if it's packed with synthetic ingredients you may want to consider changing. One
of the best cleansers for children is handmade soap, soap makers craft it from traditional
soap bases that are thoroughly tested to be soothing and safe. Added essential oils
are equally important as they can calm gentle young skin and make bathing a happy
pleasant time.
Children's skin is incredibly delicate, so choose mild cleansers and essential oils
like Chamomile, or calming rose. For children who have trouble sleeping a mild lavender
soap is a good alternative and if possible choose SLS free soap or even organic
for the most sensitive children.
Wash Your Way To Fun The best way to wash a young child
is to use your hands, they are calming and an ideal way to cleanse their soft skin
with the mildest application they need. If using handmade soap, simply lather in
wet hands, if the lather is too plentiful add water to dilute before smoothing over
young skin. While you're washing, encourage your child to play with bath toys or
even the soap.
Many Handmade soaps are made with natural, colourful embedded shapes or are made
in fun designs which make them attractive to children. They are also usually longer
lasting so they can sit in the water for play as long as they're needed.
The more fun children have in their bath, the more eager they'll be to have one.
Above all go slow with a child who doesn't like bathing, if they want to
stand first, let them. They'll soon want to sit and play with their toys. To help
things along sing a nursery rhyme or talk about something they like to do, you could
even think of a story to tell them to take their attention away from the bath. A
child's imagination is a powerful tool for overcoming some reluctance with bathing.
Just make washing gentler and more fun. Your children will start to enjoy themselves
and look forward to happy bath times.