The Real Struggle! The Moments I Had to Bribe Baby Yumi To Take a Bath 😭 – Baby Monkey Cici
Bath time sounds simple… until Baby Yumi decides it absolutely is not happening. The moment she senses water is coming, her whole mood changes. Her eyes narrow, her body stiffens, and she clings tightly to whoever is closest. This wasn’t just hesitation—this was full protest. And honestly? It turned into a real struggle.
At first, I tried gentle encouragement. Soft words, slow movements, showing her the water wasn’t scary. Yumi was not impressed. She shook her head, tightened her grip, and let out those tiny unhappy sounds that clearly meant, “No thank you.” Every step toward the bath felt like a negotiation.
That’s when the bribing began.
I offered her favorite distractions—gentle touches, familiar sounds, even letting her hold onto my fingers longer than usual. Yumi watched carefully, suspicious but curious. She wasn’t crying yet, but she was definitely not cooperating. She kept her body curled inward, as if making herself impossible to place in the tub.
Cici stayed close the entire time, watching Yumi’s reactions closely. Whenever Yumi looked overwhelmed, Cici leaned in, offering comfort with a soft touch or calm presence. Still, Yumi refused to budge. She knew exactly what was coming.
I slowly lowered her closer to the water, pausing often, giving her time to adjust. Each pause felt like another round of bargaining. One more second of holding. One more reassuring word. One more promise that everything would be okay. Yumi stared at the water, then back at me, as if deciding whether she trusted me enough.
Finally, with Cici right beside her and my hand steady, Yumi allowed her feet to touch the water. She froze. No crying—but complete tension. I praised her immediately, keeping everything calm and positive. That tiny moment of bravery mattered.
Once she realized nothing bad happened, her resistance softened just a little. Not relaxed—but less panicked. She still clung tightly, still needed constant reassurance, but the worst of the struggle had passed.
By the end of the bath, Yumi wasn’t happy—but she was safe, clean, and calmer. The bribing wasn’t about tricks or treats. It was about patience, trust, and meeting her where she was emotionally.
Bath time with Baby Yumi isn’t easy. It’s filled with hesitation, tiny negotiations, and emotional moments. But each struggle is also a step forward. And one day, she might walk into the bath without fear.
Until then, I’ll keep bribing—with love, patience, and a whole lot of understanding. 😭🐒💛