HAIR WASHING

My child is scared of washing her hair

Bath time can be the most fun and carefree time of day - but on hair washing days it's a different story. Many kids hate the sensation of water running over their face and eyes, which makes rinsing shampoo out no easy feat. Mum of one, Laurna Hale says her daughter didn't begin "freaking out" about having her hair rinsed until after she'd fallen over in the sea and been given a fright. "She lost her confidence in the water, and swimming lessons actually helped."

Tips on Rinsing

Here are some tips on rinsing: Let your kids wear goggles Put a flannel over her face Always use a shampoo that won't hurt her eyes Encourage your child to tilt her head back as you rinse. If you put stickers on the ceiling she might be more inclined to look up. If she's still very little and likely to lose her balance, cradle her head on the crook of your arm.