SIX BATH TIME ACTIVITIES TO BUILD WATER CONFIDENCE

Bath time can sometimes be a struggle but making it fun can build their water confidence for bathing as well as swimming. Check out these six activities to help build toddler's water confidence: 1. Blow bubbles in the bath - try getting a ball and blowing it around. 2. Sprinkle water over your child's head until they are comfortable with the feeling of water on their head - this may take some time, but each bath tries a little more. Start with a wet flannel and then move on to a toy watering can or pierce holes in the bottom of an ice-cream container. Go gently to build confidence. 3. Play games with your child in the bath to help them enjoy the water. Hop in too, to help them feel safe. 4. Encourage your child to kick while lying on their stomach in the bath. 5. Support them in the bath, while they lie backwards to get used to the water in their ears. Do this gradually if they are nervous, don't rush it. 6. Use the shower to get them used to flowing water.