LO is 9 weeks and we are starting her on a bedtime schedule of bath, bottle, (book), bed. She had/has colic, so on advise on the pediatrician we haven't started a sleep schedule until now.

LO *loves* the bath. Really LOVES it. But, she screams bloody murder as soon as she has to get out of the bath. The bathroom is warm (it's hot, really!) so I don't think she is cold. I dry her as quickly as I can with super soft towels, and warm lotion between my hands before putting it on her. I've tried holding her while drying her, putting her down while drying her, and cuddling her up in a warm towel and waiting to dry her. Nothing makes any difference. She cries so hard her face is all red, eyes are puffy and tear stained by the time she gets into her PJ's and gets her bottle. Once she gets the bottle, she mostly calms down, but often not completely for about an hour afterwards.

Is there some secret to getting a baby out of the bath without them having a complete meltdown? How do you do it?!?! Can you share any tricks with me, or is this completely normal behavior?

I'd like to make the getting out process a lot calmer for her, if possible. Thanks!!