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Laziness and lethargy are permanent accompaniments of winter. The motivation to get out of bed, undress and dip in water dies down. The agenda of scrubbing yourself clean before work remains unfulfilled. When you find it tough to bathe in winters, how do you expect your kids to be happily up for it?
Many a times we find our kids reluctant to bathe in winters and it sounds genuine but not bathing is not an option. Hygiene has to be maintained for good health and bathing is a must for it. Instead of dealing with crying kids early in the morning isn't it better that we make bathing less stressful for kids? We have brought to you 10 tips for bathing your kids with ease in winters. They might be helpful to you!
Lukewarm Water
Just the thought of cold water touching your skin in winters can give you the chills. Same goes with little kids so bathing with cold water is a big no. Instead attract them to bathing with warm water which is soothing and will cleanse their body as well. They will be more inclined towards bathing now!
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Keep Clothes Ready
Before you take your toddler to bathe, keep his clothes ready that he will wear once dried off. You should make conscious steps for not letting your kid wait for his clothes after bathing. He will feel cold like this and will discard the idea of bathing next time.
Moisturize
The warm water that you will be using to bathe your baby has a tendency to dry off their skin. This skin dryness can lead to itchiness and sometimes bleeding. To avoid such a situation, make sure you moisturize your baby’s skin with a lotion that is suitable for his skin.
Toys in Tub
Making your baby stay in the tub for a while so that you shampoo his hair is a task. Specially in winters, its very tough as kids want to get out and resume play activities. Introducing bath toys like boats and bubbles can make bathing fun for him and he will give you enough time to rub and scrub him!
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Warm Towel
The minute they step out of the warm bath tub, cold will hit them and they might start shivering. You can tackle this situation easily by wrapping your little one in a towel as soon as he is out of the bath. To make it more comfortable for him, try warming up his towel first by a heated towel rail!
Jump With Them
Bathing them would be far more easier and fun if you decide to jump in the tub with them! You could cuddle them and play in water with them to make it fun and simultaneously bond with them. They will look forward to this bathing and play time with you!
Socks and Mittens
The warmth of the bath slips away from their exposed hands and feet. Leaving them cold and frozen. Try and cover their hands and feet as soon as they are dressed. You could trap the warmth with the help of mittens and warm socks. Kids will feel cozy and won’t resent bathing so much!
Dry Hair First
Your little baby will shiver more if his head is wet. This prolonged wetness can cause shivering for long and make the idea of bathing a complete no in his mind. So try to dry his hair first and then move on to other body parts. You could even use a hooded towel for this, it will be helpful!
Close To Heater
Put on the room heater while you are drying them off. It will somewhat manage the room temperature and your baby is less likely to shiver. But be very careful that your kid doesn't go to close to it, in case he falls on it and burns his skin!
Close Windows
Cold wind will creep into the room through open windows and doors. The room will stay more cozy if you close the windows and doors before taking your baby for a bath. Coming back in a room with windows ajar will increase his shivering after the bath. This little effort will help your baby so much!
Bathing in winters will not be dreaded now! By mastering these little tips, you can make your baby fall in love with winter bathing or at least reduce his discomfort to a great extent!
