How to teach children to bathe

Once your child reaches about 3 to 4 years old, they may want to do more stuff on their own. Some children may also begin to want bathing on their own, too. While this may be a little bit harder for a child to learn, it is not difficult. By teaching them some instruction while having fun, you may just not be able to get them out of the tub.

Instructions

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      Begin by running some bath water. You may have your child present so they can see the beginning of the bathing process. Add some fun colorful or scented bubbles to make it a fun time in the tub. Have your child get into the tub. Make sure you tell them to be careful so they do not slip or slide so they do not hurt themselves as they sit down into the bathtub.

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      Give your child a washcloth or loofah and show them how to apply some soap to it. Show your child how to wash their face, arms, hands, legs and their bottom. Assist them with harder areas like their back or neck. Once soap has been applied all over, be sure that you show them how to rinse all of the soap out of their washcloth.

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      Show your children how to wash their hair if they are over the age of 6. Younger children still need some help in this area. If they are older, show them how to use a cup to wet down their entire hair and to apply just a small amount of shampoo to their hair. Tell them to make sure they scratch their head all over until all their hair is covered in shampoo. Help them rinse it out with a cup. Your child may need some assistance with washing their hair until they get the hang of it.

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      Let your child have a little bit of fun time in the tub after they have cleaned themselves. This can be used as a reward for all of their hard effort, plus give them some time to wind down before bedtime.

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