2 yo won't go in the bath

[PumpkinM]

She used to love the bath, but now DD, 2ys 3mths, is refusing point blank to go in the bath. I've tried:

• new bath toys
  
• getting in with her. ("No Mummy, you're too big. Get out! Put your clothes on.)
  
• bought her a doll with a bath
  
• just playing with the water and hopes she gets interested
  
• the shower (not to be recommended - slippery, wet toddler, tiled flor, wet mother...)
  
• just dunking her in the bath (takes 2 parents)
  

It's been going on for 2 weeks. Finally got her in and washed her hair last night, but I'm surprised the neighbours didn't call social services, there was so much screaming.
Any sugestions?

[Lifebeginsat41]

We had the same with the twins at that age I promise it will pass.

If she doesn't have a bath every night its not the end of the world.

I would relax about it, give her the sponge and some water to wash herself in the bathroom giving her lots of praise as she does, then give her a quick wash around her bottom.

We do play a game called 2 minute showers in our house it started on holiday a few years back and is still going especially when they are tired and don't want one.
We set the timer for 2 minutes and each twin has to been showered and hair wash within their allotted 2 minutes.

[Olympicrock]

Took a month at the same age. What is it with 2 year olds? Bubble machine in empty bath, then a little water the next night etc got there for us

[Inneedofbrandy]

What about bubbles and she can only play with the bubbles if she's in the bath. or a really really shallow bath, goggles so she can look under water? Changing the colour of the bath water?