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Hair washing

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LoopyLoopsHulaHoops · 20/02/2011 20:39

DH is having trouble washing DD (19 months)'s hair, with rinsing and it going in her eyes, causing a lot of upset.

Can anyone recommend either a hat thing, or a shampoo that would help? Not keen on lots of chemicals if it can be avoided.

Thanks. :)

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FlamingoBingo · 20/02/2011 20:42

Do you need to do it? Why not just leave it until you have to as a first resort.

Secondly, have you tried doing it while you're in the bath with her?

TheArmadillo · 20/02/2011 20:43

you can get a visor thingy to help

here

or here

or funny jugs

here

bubbles12 · 20/02/2011 20:43

What about a pair of swimming goggles? Think there is also some sort of cap thing on the market that has a wide brim to stop water going in eyes. Not sure what it is called though.
The goggles worked well for us.

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LeChatRouge · 20/02/2011 20:43

There used to be this disc thing that would go over the hairline and stop the water on the face - can you still get them?

With mine, I used to only fill the bath a little so they could lie down flat and then I would scoop the water over their hair.

Or could he wrap her in a towel and put her over his knees with head over the bath?

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LoopyLoopsHulaHoops · 20/02/2011 20:46

Disc thing any good? Anyone used one?

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BringOnTheGoat · 20/02/2011 20:51

I found all the gadgets more hassle than they're worth - I went for the massive jug of water straight over the head approach - shampoo is gone too quickly to get in eyes. Was a shock at first but she got used to it quickly.

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LoopyLoopsHulaHoops · 20/02/2011 21:12

Tried it (jug thing), screaming ensues.

Will try a disc thing.

Any ideas for shampoos?

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BringOnTheGoat · 20/02/2011 21:17

Have you tried the laying back in bath thing? My DD won't lay on her back in water but works a treat for my friend.
DSD is afraid of water on face so hugs a flannel to face.

KarenHL · 20/02/2011 21:19

We found the Burt's Bees baby shampoo & body wash good (has a no tears formula & is based on natural ingredients) - DD is still using it even though she is no longer a baby. Normally sold in Boots (maternity/baby section) and Waitrose.

Usually try to get her to tilt her head back while we rinse with a small jug (or shower attachment) - unusual for anything to get in her eyes now.

As a child I found everything stung - eventually resorted to a damp flannel folded over, held tightly over my eyes.

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LoopyLoopsHulaHoops · 20/02/2011 21:20

She won't lie on her back unfortunately.

Oooh, I'll try BB, thanks Karen. Is it expensive?

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