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To think it's ok for DS to use a jug to rinse his hair in the bath?

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ILoveMyGonk · 07/10/2025 13:44

DS is 11 and takes baths and uses a jug to rinse his hair. It's still the same jug from when he was a baby. It lasted well, but it's finally starting to fall apart.

I told DH I was going to buy a new jug, but he insists that jugs are only for babies and DS should now do without. DS disagrees strongly.

As far as I can find, even for adults, rinsing hair with a cup or jug is a reasonably normal thing to do. On the other hand, the only shampoo-rinsing jugs I can find in shops are in the section for baby stuff.

YABU = Jugs/cups are for babies. DS needs to rinse his hair another way.
YANBU = Rinsing hair with a cup/jug is fine.

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Ddakji · 07/10/2025 14:03

Do you mean a specific jug for babies? Because the is a bit odd.

Just buy a bog standard plastic jug. He should be able to use that.

TheSlantedOwl · 07/10/2025 13:59

Your H is being a baby here!

TheatricalLife · 07/10/2025 13:58

YANBU. Fill jug with fresh and clean water from the bath tap and rinse out. Much better than "rinsing" hair by laying back and dunking it in soapy/dirty water.

randomchap · 07/10/2025 13:57

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 07/10/2025 13:55

I used to just lie down and swoosh about.

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That would mean loads of water on the bathroom floor if he's anything like my dc

JohnBullshit · 07/10/2025 13:57

@Vroomfondleswaistcoat , yeah, my dad used to do that. But unless there's a shower attachment, anyone with a decent amount of hair would want to do a few final rinses in clean water. From a jug.

istolethetalisker · 07/10/2025 13:57

I still use a hair rinsing jug if I'm having a bath!

ShesTheAlbatross · 07/10/2025 13:56

Advent0range · 07/10/2025 13:47

Yanbu. Reduces water usage, reduces water all over the bathroom. Makes it easier for the child. No-brainer for me.

It probably doesn’t reduce water usage if he’s running a bath rather than showering.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 07/10/2025 13:55

JohnBullshit · 07/10/2025 13:54

I don't understand. What's the alternative to a jug, if he washes his hair in the bath?

I used to just lie down and swoosh about.

theemmadilemma · 07/10/2025 13:54

My first flat I rented had no shower or tap I could put a shower thing on, so I used a jug for a few years in my 20's? What the hell is wrong with that if it's easier for him to handle himself?

JohnBullshit · 07/10/2025 13:54

I don't understand. What's the alternative to a jug, if he washes his hair in the bath?

PurpleThistle7 · 07/10/2025 13:53

I think if adults want to do this they just use any sort of plastic container.

ResusciAnnie · 07/10/2025 13:53

Aw. How adorable. It really doesn’t matter how DS prefers to rinse his hair. He’s doing it by himself as far as it sounds, so none of DH’s business!

jackstini · 07/10/2025 13:52

It’s fine. He needs to pick his battles, this is a complete non-issue

And you don’t need a ‘hair rinsing jug’ a basic plastic measuring jug will do nicely

Thundertoast · 07/10/2025 13:47

Point out to him that babies cant use jugs so that argument doesn't hold weight. Honestly I'd be going 'why does it matter' in response to anything he says on the topic. What a weirdo.

Advent0range · 07/10/2025 13:47

Yanbu. Reduces water usage, reduces water all over the bathroom. Makes it easier for the child. No-brainer for me.

BlueMum16 · 07/10/2025 13:46

Not sure it's a biggie if DS wants to use one.

Is there a reason he has a bath and not a shower? Might be time to get him showering as he's likely to need daily soon if he doesn't already and it will be so much quicker and cheaper.