This is something I used to do all the time last year because the surprise factor helped Kiddo get in the tub when he was going through an “I hate baths!” phase. It’s really easy… just freeze some small toys in a plastic container. When you put it in the bath, the ice slowly melts to release the toys.
I decided to try it again this year but with a literacy twist. Instead of freezing random objects I chose a couple of fish toys and the letters F I S H. (We have a set of these bath letters and numbers
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Fanny Harville says
August 11, 2009 at 5:30 pmSince Norris's whole life has been an “I hate baths” phase, I wish I'd thought of this — 4 years ago — and will definitely try it out. Much better than skipping baths, which has been my way of dealing with this issue. I am so impressed by your creative parenting!
Mom and Kiddo says
August 11, 2009 at 5:57 pmYes, the “I hate baths” phase is definitely challenging. This works for a while, and sometimes I withhold the “surprise” until after he was soaped up, or his hair was washed… or whatever needed to be done. But we have also had our stinky stretches, when I just let him not take a bath!
La Dolce Vita says
August 11, 2009 at 6:45 pmBrilliant and so simple!
Nina says
August 11, 2009 at 2:54 pmCute idea! It is only going to be 60 degrees today here in Seattle so we will be taking a warm bath but next time it is hot (ha) I'm going to try this one.
Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says
August 11, 2009 at 10:13 pmThis is such a great idea! I love the scrambled word game…. that's a nice twist!
Bona Fide Mama says
August 12, 2009 at 12:52 amgreat idea! today i discovered the joy of freezing toys for a plastic dinosaur excavation! i love this idea too.
Ashley says
August 12, 2009 at 8:39 pmlove this!