Article: Some toddlers have sensory sensitivities and loud noises frighten them. If you think your toddler might be afraid of the loud stream of running water coming from the tub faucet, fill up the tub while the toddler is playing and bring them into the bathroom once it’s already full. If your toddler is scared of the noise, they might cover their ears or avoid getting into the water at all. If your toddler stands in the tub but won’t sit down in the water, this could be a sign that the water is too cold or hot. Stick your hand in the water before allowing the toddler to get in the tub, making sure it’s the appropriate temperature.  A cooler bath might be better for hot summer nights, while a warmer bath is good during the winter. If you're using a space heater to warm up the bathroom, make sure the heater and any wires or plugs are away from the water. If you see your toddler holding onto the edges of the tub or seeming afraid of falling down, buy a non-slip mat that covers the bottom of the tub. This gives them better traction when they’re standing and sitting.  Put the non-slip mat in the tub before filling the tub with water. You can also use a rug pad, cutting the cushioned padding to fit the bottom of the tub. Fear of getting soapy water in one’s eyes is a common concern among toddlers, as it sometimes leads to stinging eyes. To help prevent this, always make sure the toddler’s head is tilted back while rinsing their hair, and try to avoid getting soap or bubbles near their eyes.  Bath visors help shield their eyes from the suds, and goggles are great for allowing the toddler to get water on their face and not worry about irritating their eyes. Use baby shampoo for a gentle soap option. Explain each step of the rinsing process so that your child understands what is happening, such as "I'm going to rinse the shampoo out of your hair, so close your eyes to make sure water doesn't get in them!" Some toddlers have a fear that they’ll be taken down the drain along with the bath water once the drain is opened, while others fear the sound the water makes going down the drain. To avoid this, don’t drain the water until the toddler is out of the tub and/or bathroom. You can also try showing the toddler that they won’t go down the drain using a toy—pull the toddler out of the tub, place a toy next to the drain, and pull the plug. The toddler will see that the toy stays in the tub while the water goes away. Some kids spot little black specks in the bath water and think that they’re bugs, causing them to not want to take a bath. Since the black specks are normal, you can try covering them up with a fun bubble bath so that the water isn't visible.  Use bubble bath or soap to make bubbles that won’t irritate the toddler’s eyes. The black specks are often due to an old water tank or dirty faucets, so get these checked out if it becomes a problem. Part of the reason your toddler might be getting upset around bathtime could be because of the time of day. You can try giving baths at different times of the day to see if this makes baths more appealing to your toddler. For example, your toddler might dislike baths in the evening because they know that bedtime is soon after that. If so, offer baths in the morning or afternoon instead. If your toddler simply refuses to take a bath due to some type of fear, it’s best to bathe them in a different way than to force them into the bathtub. Making them take a bath when they’re already upset and scared will only cause their fear to worsen, and it’ll take even longer to help them work through it. Use a sponge to give the toddler a sponge bath, or let them play outside with the sprinkler or hose for a more creative option.

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Fill up the bath before the toddler gets in. Test the water temperature before the toddler gets into the bath. Use a bath mat to make the tub less slippery. Try a visor to keep water out of your toddler's eyes. Pull the plug once the child is out of the tub. Fill the bath with bubbles to cover up impurities in the water. Vary the time that you give your toddler a bath. Avoid forcing the toddler into the bath if they’re upset about it.