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02-10-2014, 12:15 PM | #1 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York
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| Is bath time always going to be such a nightmare? Chloe is almost 4 months old and I bathe her about every 2.5 weeks. Every time I give her a bath she becomes EXTREMELY shaky and tries to escape. I know that the bathroom temp and the water is warm, so it can't be that she is cold? I even put bath toys but she doesn't want to play with them. So I basically end up rushing through bath time so I could get her out of there quicker. I try to dry her with a blow dryer really quick so she isn't cold, then I put a sweater on her and cuddle her in blankets. She shivers until she falls asleep. I usually give her some apples after the bath. This process of bath time makes me feel terrible though that she might be feeling as if I'm doing something bad to her. What can I do to make her ENJOY bath time?
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02-10-2014, 12:22 PM | #2 |
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| Bella is still shaky during and after her bath, even at one year of age. At least she's getting used to it and doesn't try to escape. We keep her warm and do the same things you're doing. I don't know how it can be made more pleasant... |
02-10-2014, 12:51 PM | #3 |
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| Where in the bathroom do you give her a bath? I use the kitchen sink, better for my back & I think they'd be scared if they were in the big bathtub...although they want to go in there when the fireworks go off.
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02-10-2014, 01:05 PM | #4 |
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| I tried the bathtub, the kitchen sink and the bathroom sink.. she just prefers to not ever get a bath lol.
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02-10-2014, 01:16 PM | #5 |
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| No My Yorker hated bath time but now it's her favorite just don't overwhelm her /him with them I give mine a bath about every week if I can how old is your yorkie? |
02-10-2014, 02:15 PM | #6 |
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| Bubba just doesn't care-not crazy about it but will sit still. Sissy shakes so bad I feel like I am murdering her or freezing her to death. But on the other hand, in the summer, when I fill the kiddie pool they both act like its the most wonderful thing in the world!
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02-10-2014, 05:12 PM | #7 |
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| We used to use the kitchen sink for Bella when she was smaller, but she outgrew it. She's equally shaky with the kitchen sink or the tub--it doesn't matter. |
02-10-2014, 05:17 PM | #8 |
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| I bath my 3 in the kitchen sink. They are much less stressed there. After bath is what they love the best. Swaddled in a towel in my lap as long as I will hold them. |
02-10-2014, 06:40 PM | #9 |
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| My (late great) Prissy hated bath time and would shake and whine, so I had to sing "don't worry, be happy" the entire time to get her through it. Izzy just hates bath time period...singing or not. But at least she doesn't cry anymore. |
02-10-2014, 06:45 PM | #10 |
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| Beau is always that way, don't worry, just try to comfort her as much as possible. Also, if you're doing it in a bathtub, let her wander around the tub, it helps with Beau's shakiness |
02-10-2014, 07:02 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I have been bathing Galen every week to 10 days since I got him at 13 weeks He is now a year old. He still hates the bath. After his bath I wrap him in a towel and hold him for a few mins to dry off. He calms down and then I dry him. He is not a fan of the dryer. But I give him Cheerios. It helps
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02-10-2014, 08:43 PM | #12 |
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| I'm in the sink. Make the bottom non slippery for them . Towel or bath mat . I have one for sink. That really helps. And I run a trickle of warm water on her as I'm bathing her. Seems to distract her and ya know....feels good too. Talk soothing and treat too praising for "holding still". |
02-10-2014, 09:39 PM | #13 |
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| Do you put anything on the bottom? Maybe a towel or sink mat? My two aren't crazy about bath but they seem more "comfortable" since I've put something on the bottom so their feet don't get so slippery. I also use the sink since it gives them less option to escape or move around. I also do the talking/praising for good behavior. If it seems bit chilly, I heat up the microwavable heat pad, put it in a blanket and let Zoey burrow in it. She seems to enjoy that part. Magnus... I'm very thankful he's food driven. LOL |
02-11-2014, 09:19 AM | #14 | |
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What shampoo /conditioner do you use? I have noticed what I am using doesn't make her fluffy, her hair just looks weighed down slightly.
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02-11-2014, 11:03 AM | #15 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights
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| I am hoping it gets better!! My 10 year old is a gem in the bath. He doesn't like it, but he tolerates it. My 2 year old, on the other hand, is a nightmare!! He has gotten better though. He's been getting weekly baths since I got him last May and he finally will stand on all 4's in the sink. I am hoping that he will be a pro by next year!! |
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