3 year old cries to shower

Hello mummies! I have a 3 year old turning 4 this year. Currently in N2 and I'm pregnant with my 2nd too. Everything is going well. But I'm just very curious to know, does any of your kids scream and cry to shower in the mornings? This happens every morning when it's time to shower. I've tried buy bath toys, I've tried changing the water pressure. I've tried to show him music videos on YouTube that has to do with kids shower time. Nothing seems to work. Most days I lose my temper because he cries really badly. Struggles to remove diaper because he knows he is going to shower. Some days he will just lay on the toilet floor and cry and kick around. Mummy here needs some suggestions.

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Haha same here — mine cries every time too, like someone’s bullying my LO. Washing the body is totally fine, but the moment water touches the face or head, it’s instant screaming and crying 😅. my LO always end up negotiating with my helper to wash body only. The only thing that works is getting daddy to shower with him so it becomes fun — they play with the water and help wash each other’s backs, and he doesn’t scream like crazy anymore. He’ll even wash himself sometimes. But since his daddy has to work and isn’t always around, it only happens on off days haha. Otherwise no choice, just let him scream as long as he gets his shower done.😅

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if it makes u feel better, my 2.5 YO is also the same haha. I ended up letting him choose toys to bring into the shower, so the majority of his toy vehicles have gotten wet at some pt 😅 I close both eyes, as long as those toys arent battery operated, i allow most of the toys he asked for.

I think all kids go thru that phase in life.. i have 3 kids n all cried bloody murder during shower time.. literally tried everything on earth but they jus wanna behave like acid is pouring down thier body.. then suddenly they slow down n they eventually stop..

oh my oldest son is like that , my husband brought a small swimming pool for him to like shower🤣