Doodlebark
Penny didn’t want a bath… until she saw the bubbles! Play this song at bath time and let Penny make it a little sillier.
Sing along
Bath night! Bath night!
Penny hid behind the couch
She didn’t want a bath
But then she saw the bubbles
And she started to laugh
Splish splash, bath night
Bubbles on my nose
Scrub my knees and wiggle my toes
That’s the way it goes
Splish splash, bath night
Check the calendar, yay
Tonight’s the night for bubbles
Tomorrow’s a break day
A rubber duck, a little boat
A bubble beard for me
Penny shakes and splashes
And it’s funny as can be
(Chorus)
Towel up, snuggle up, cozy and clean
Nicest puppy that you’ve ever seen
Why a bath calendar?
A lot of bath fights come from the surprise. If kids don’t know whether tonight is a bath night, every night feels like it might be one. When bath nights are marked on a calendar, everyone knows what’s coming. No bubble? It’s a break day.
Tips for bath night
- Let them mark the calendar. Kids can put the bubbles on bath nights themselves.
- Check the water first. Warm, not hot and not cold.
- Bring a buddy. A rubber duck, a cup to pour, or a little boat turns it into play time.
- Keep eyes dry. A dry washcloth to hold over their eyes while you rinse can help kids who hate soap in their eyes.
Talk about it
- Why did Penny hide behind the couch?
- What changed her mind?
- What would you bring to bath night?
More from Penny
In Penny and the Big Bath, muddy Penny hides from bath time until Mama puts bubble days on the calendar. It comes with a printable bath night calendar. See it in the shop.
The Bedtime Routine Set has a Bath Night Calendar for up to 3 kids.
Questions parents ask
How often should toddlers take a bath?
Many families do bath night a few times a week rather than every night, unless kids are extra messy. Ask your pediatrician if you’re unsure what’s right for your child.
Why does my toddler hate baths?
Common reasons are cold water, soap in the eyes, the noise of the drain or just not wanting to stop playing. A predictable schedule and a few bath toys can help.
What is a bath night calendar?
It’s a simple chart that shows which nights are bath nights, so kids aren’t surprised. No bubble on the calendar means a break day.