How to teach children to bathe How to teach children to bathe Everybody has to be taught how to do something before they are able to do it. Taking a bath, while easy to adults, is hard for children to understand and do until they are shown how and told why.
Independence is a good thing with children.
A child who is able to do things for themselves, such as taking a bath, will have a greater self-esteem knowing that they can do it by themselves and don t need help. Help them to know that it is a good idea to have your shampoo on the edge of the tub ready to use, that way there is less chance of falling. If it is necessary to stand to get the shampoo, then there is also a greater chance of falling and getting hurt. Also have them put a mat down before they get into the tub. Bathmats are usually made of rubber, or a similar material, and they provide traction so that falling is not as likely.