Untill when can you take a bath with your baby?

[joyeuse]

Ok, yesterday i was with my SIL and she has a baby girl and say to me she never take a bath with her, even the baby being in the bathroom with her. For me i think there is no ploblem, cause they are young. But now im wondering if its good, specially if the baby has the other gender. Give me your opinion

[nicolejoy]

Personally, I think that if they are becoming "aware" of themselves and also you (your body I mean), or old enough to "notice the differences", then they're probably getting too old. Particularly if they're the opposite gender. But I think that at Theodor's age, it's still ok, in my opinion!!!

I had showers with Ashleigh or let her in the bathroom when I was showering until she was about 2 or 3 or so... I know some people who are ok with it much older than that, or like to stop much younger. So really, it's a personal choice...

[Melody]

I second Nicole's explanation.  My mom took me noticing body parts at about age 3 for a reason to stop all physical affection.(had nothing to do with bathing)  I know that's extreme, but the idea that small children will be scarred by knowing or seeing a mama's body for bathing or dressing purposes is more reflective I think of the skewed perception of the parent, not the children.  How many of you remember anything under the age of 3?  And how much do you remember?  I think, that tells us right there, how significant it is/isn't.

[okieoliveoyl]

I keep Landon in one of his toys (car exersaucer thing....) in the bathroom with me if i'm taking my shower...if logan isn't home.  I don't think there is a problem until he's old enough to realize things are diff ...

[joyeuse]

I agree with ypu. for me, till at least 1 year i think i can take him in the bathroom, while taking my shower.

[Chseeads]

Then after that for another few years you won't be able to keep him from at least trying to come in while you're taking a shower.... "Mommmmmmyyyyy!!!!!!  *bang bang bang*  Let me innnnnnnn!!!!!!"

lol

[nicolejoy]

Ashleigh used to do that when I was in the bathroom. It was like "WHYYYYY did you lock the door!! Mummy says you're not allowed to lock the door!!! LET ME IIINNNNNN!! I'm gonna tell Mummy!!!!!!!"

[chelleebelle]

Then after that for another few years you won't be able to keep him from at least trying to come in while you're taking a shower.... "Mommmmmmyyyyy!!!!!!  *bang bang bang*  Let me innnnnnnn!!!!!!"

lol

You are so correct!  I don't think that it ever ends.

[okieoliveoyl]

we'll be good until he finds the key to the door..... hahaha..

[mesipie]

i take baths with landon...took em with luke till he was 3 or 4...not 4 nearly 5...but maybe early 4...