My DD is 14 months and has suddenly developed a real hatred of the bath. Every night before bed I put her in a smaller toddler bath inside the big bath, and until recently she’s loved it. But for the past week or so she’s started screaming whenever I try to put her in it. She has gotten upset at getting water/baby shampoo in her eyes a few times, but it’s not been a big deal at the time, as in she’s gotten over it quickly to play with her toys.
I’m worried because she’s seems to have developed a real fear of it but I’m not sure exactly why. It started with her refusing to be bathed by her dad but she’d be okay with me doing it, which we thought was separation anxiety, but now it’s happening with me too. She’s been ill lately and unsettled because of it, but she’s on the mend now.
Is this normal? Any ideas why she’s so distressed or tips to help her find it fun again? She gets so visibly filthy at nursery and has a big mop of hair for her age so I think she probably needs a bath at a few times a week at least!