Moving along...Sam got his first bath a few weeks ago.
He was not amused.
I've been sponge bathing him every few other day, because babies don't get dirty. We wipe his neck and other places that get breast milk on them daily but other than that it's every other day. He's had two big baths since his cord fell off.
I hate listening too the pitiful cry as Tom bathes him. It makes me run around like a crazy person because I want to scoop him up and snuggle him. He's looking desperately at us to stop torturing him.
I know it's not a big deal and he's only in there for about 5-10 minutes but it still kills me.
I know he feels better after he gets one, hey who doesn't?
But it's hard for me as a mom to listen to my little guy in distress.
I really hope he begins to enjoy baths because Lucas has always loved them. It's strange to see the differences between the two. It was always something I really enjoyed with Lucas because Tom gave the baths. It allowed me 15 minutes of baby free time in the evening before the cluster feeding began.
Now that Tom works second shift I do evenings alone most nights and I'm not even about to try bathing two kids on my own. Lucas gets his baths in the morning before school and Sam gets his sponge baths randomly during the day.
I'm hoping soon baths will be a before bed routine like they were for Lucas. It was a nice wind down time for everyone. I always sleep better when I'm nice and clean.
Did your kids enjoy baths at this age? When did it change?
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I've never been a bath person... even as a little kid I'd cry because I wanted a shower instead. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI still cant stand the sound of my daughter crying - Im such a wimp :) I also make my husband give the baths, one day he asked me why and I told him being that he is a soldier, he wont always be around for this chore so I am taking as much advantage as I can :)
ReplyDeleteI remember being scared to give my oldest a bath when we first brought him home, I was literally just scared to do it. That was a lot of years (and a lot of kids too) ago, but I still remember that feeling. These are some nice pics you have up!
ReplyDeleteAubrey ended up liking her bath closer to one month old. She was born in February and I think it was too cold in the bathroom for her, but once she was older, she enjoyed (and still does) bath time.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! I always give my babies their baths. Farrah LOVES her bath and cries when I take her out.
ReplyDeleteOh that last picture is darlingggg! Well, they all are! Raegan always loved her baths...she didn't like being sponged off but loved to stretch in a bath of warm water...and we did just go through this stage of hating bathtime (as you know) but that's over thankfully! He is too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteThe pic of Sam in the bath is priceless. Colin hated the bath until he was over 2. Seriously, he would cry and scream almost every time. Now I can't get him out of the bath.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that middle picture! Drew hated his for the first couple of weeks but then kinda got over it quickly. We realized that he HATED just being naked in the bathroom unless we had the heater turned up SUPER high. If he was toasty, he was A-ok!
ReplyDeleteG hated baths until she was old enough to sit up. What helped was a tummy towel - we put it over her in the tub, I guess it keeps them warmer? Hope they get better for you!
ReplyDeleteHe's so stinking cute! That first picture is priceless! My 7 yr old LOVED baths from the moment he was born. My 3 yr old, not so much. He hated baths up until about a year ago. He still hates the hair washing part but he's getting better!
ReplyDeleteHe is so precious!! I couldn't handle Logan's cries at bath time either. Now I just throw them in the shower together. Bath time is sooo much easier now 2.5 years later :)
ReplyDeleteHe is truly gorgeous! I could just snuggle him up. Daven has always enjoyed a bath (thank Jesus) and now it's even easier b/c he gets in -I wash him first and set the timer to let him play for 10-15 munites. That is my time to put toys away and get supper cleaned up. I know how hard it is with you being the solo parent at night. Michael used to work nights....hated it! I sometimes would cry and pray he found a 2nd shift job and hunny- we only had one baby.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, you are doing a wonderful job! ♥
Your little boy is such a sweetie - wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteJust love all of these darling pictures of your new littleman! NK enjoyed her baths way more than her big brother ever did when they were brand-stinkin' new! Isn't it funny how different each child can be! Keep those pictures coming! :)
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