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No I wouldn't. I have 2 kids and have either held them in my arms and washed their hair whilst in shower or ignored their protestations in the bath.

A hair washing chair to me is the same as those nappy bins that just ferment shitty nappies, something that is unnecessary.

hmm - i had one refuser, but think I would not bother buying anything extra to clutter up the house.

Can only see this as another useless bit of stuff cluttering up the bathroom. Where do you put it when you are not using it?
I have always encouraged my children to lie down in the bath while I rinsed their hair with a jug or the shower attachment.

There's plenty of smaller items that prevent water from getting in a child's eyes. You can lie them back in the water (providing it's shallow), this is free and takes up no space at all. I'd worry about any potential damage to a child's neck as well. It's a problem in the salons with chairs that lean back as it can cause damage to the nerves and muscles in the neck. Small children have less control than an adult so it's potentially a huge issue. Has your product been checked by someone medically qualified?

I wouldn't buy one, sorry.

No sorry I wouldn't. But I also wouldn't buy the special jug or big foam disk to keep water out of their eyes. I think it validates the fear.

Errr stupid idea, wash in the bath with your child leant backwards with one arm washing and the other supporting the head. Easy no need for your chair sorry.

I'd be worried about their necks too tbh.

Thank you very much for your responses. I will take everything into consideration. I appreciate that some of you mothers do manage to wash your children's hair without a struggle. However I would like to emphasise that this chair is by no means a bath chair neither is it meant to reinforce your child's fear of water. The main aim of the chair is to make the process of hair washing much more comfortable and pleasant. It's main purpose is to help those mothers who struggle with the process, before the children get to the age when they understand the process of washing their hair. Children will grow out of this just like a bicycle with stabilisers or any other aid for childcare. I acknowledge your concerns about the child's neck. I would like assert that this chair was professionally designed and all aspects of child safety have been observed. Before the chair goes on the market it will be CE marked. The head rest is made of foam that adapts to the shape of the child's neck ensuring the child is safe at all times. The chair can also be used as a simple chair in the child's bedroom. Thank you for your contributions.

I wouldn't use it - I just pour a jug of water over my DCs heads - use no tears shampoo - they actually laugh when I do it so really don't think they mind!

Depends on the price tag and if it was easy to store away. I would be happy to trial one for you and give you my honest feedback if that helps?

No I wouldn't use it sorry. No where to keep it for a start. Plus I stopped buying "clever parenting aids" when dd1 was about 6 months old.

Good luck with your product.

I had a hair washing refuser.

Screamed, tried to climb out of bath, splashed, fought etc etc.

I ended it up buying a special jug and a foam eye shield, both of which did not solve the problem. At the time I may well have bought one of the chairs you have invented, but with the benefit of hindsight I don't think I would iyswim.