How to Keep a Child Sitting in a Bathtub
Most kids love bath time and like to play around during this time. If your child likes to stand up in the tub, you̵7;ve got more to worry about than bubbles on the floor. You can be tactful while you correct his behavior or distract him to keep him safe long enough to get him clean.
Things You'll Need
- Bath toys
- Washcloth or faucet protector
Instructions
Reposition your child into the sitting position when he tries to stand up in the bathtub. You may have to do this multiple times for him to get the point. Be gentle ̵1; he̵7;s wet and you don̵7;t want him to slip out of your hands and get hurt. Use your words and remind him to stay seated. ̶0;Please sit while you are in the tub. I want you to be safe̶1; gets the point across without using harsh words. No need to yell or scold; positive words and tone work much better. You will get more compliance if you use this approach. Praise your child for choosing to sit. State the specific behavior you noticed, like ̶0;You̵7;re doing great sitting in your bubble tub and being safe.̶1; Positive reinforcement works wonders on children, especially young kiddos. Distract him with fun bath toys. If you give him something entertaining to do, he will be preoccupied and forget about his urge to stand up.