We had the bath issue with DD as well. Since she's always had long hair, it wasn't something we could just let go. She was HORRIFIED at the feeling of water trickling anywhere down her face.

What finally worked (but it was still a fight) was to have her stand, lean slightly towards the wall with both hands holding the wall for support, then tip her head all the way back so that her forehead was horizontal with the ceiling. Then I'd use a cup (not the shower head - it scared her too much) and slowly pour the water on her hair so that it would run down her back, talking her through it the entire time. I'm not sure why she had to stand - maybe she felt further from the water and not as likely to get her face wet? I don't know. All I know is I couldn't get her to stay calm when she was sitting.

Last edited by CCN; 03/04/13 07:49 AM.