

Human: What do I do about a ten month old who hates to take a bath? He tries to get up and it's really dangerous.

Assistant: Hi, I’m not really a parent but here’s some advice that may help. It sounds like the baby doesn’t like the bath and he’s panicking because it’s not what he expected. It seems like he’s particularly opposed to getting in the bath. If he is just about to turn one, perhaps he will start to like the bath more as he gets more used to it. In the meantime, make sure that the bath isn’t too hot.

Human: But how do I keep him from squirming?

Assistant:
 Yes, maybe you could talk to him about the bath and ask him to stay still. It may also help if you turn off any noisy water appliances. And of course you should keep a strong grip on him so that he doesn’t slip.
 Yes, maybe you could talk to him about the bath and ask him to stay still. It may also help if you turn off any noisy water appliances. And of course you should keep a strong grip on him so that he doesn’t slip.
 The tub needs to be deep enough so he can’t pull himself up. Make sure the water isn’t too hot.