When I take a bath, my 13month old baby son likes to get in the bath with me for a wash, at what age do you think this should stop??
Also, when I`m on the loo, he has to be in there with me, or he`ll scream, as daddy`s out at work during the day, again, when should that stop?
2006-10-27 08:55:27 · 43 answers · asked by Tanya M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Oh my goodness, he's a baby still. Your body and "private parts" are the last thing on his little mind..I thinks it's cute you even asked! When they see you dressing or going potty, they might ask you what a part of your body is, and you just answer like no big deal. Don't worry, he's going to come and ask you all kind of questions about his little parts too. That's what mommy's are there for, to teach, and to enhance his mind! Good luck!
2006-10-27 09:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by sue d 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
At age 3 to 4stop taking baths with him as that is when he will start retainining his memories. My mom continued this with me for too long and I remember taking baths with her, which is not a memory I want to have. I am sure you son will appreciate that in the future if you stop at the right age. Also I don't think you have to worry about him going into the bathroom with you. Him seeing you that way helps him learn that going to the potty is something he will eventually have to learn. He will get to the age that he doen't want to anymore. My son stopped just after he turned 2.
2006-10-27 10:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by Yesi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take bathies with him till he's 3. Don't let him come in when your on the loo period. Screaming for daddy is natural reaction b/c he is very attached to his parents now. As he gets to be about 3-4 and feels more secure with straying away into farmiliar territory he will stop crying when you leave. Never the less be grateful you have a little boy who is so attached at this age because basically he is doing these behaviors to keep himself safe and close to mum and dad.
2006-10-27 09:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by evilive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think this is an issue unless you make it one and certainly not at such a young age. Even when he begins to ask questions, as long as you are open and honest, there does not need to be any embarrassment and this will lead to a loving open relationship whereby your son feels free to ask questions.
If, as he gets older, he continues to want to go in the loo with you just explain that you will only be a moment and will be back soon. I think he will naturally reach a stage where he is busy doing his own thing anyway.
Incidently, my 2 year old daughter still showers with her daddy and I think that's fine!!!
2006-10-27 12:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by Joanne W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow hun, your child is young. Children learn through visual stimulus the most.. he will learn how to do things in life based on what he sees from his mom.. Taking a bath you, I think that is an okay and natural thing to occur until that child doesn't want to do it any longer and there will come a time around the age of 5 that he doesn't want to anymore because he will want his privacy and big boy maturity will be there... as for you using the restroom and being there, how else do you think he is going ot learn how to use the restroom.. it doesn't just happen hun.. Loosen up some, nothign that is occuring is wrong, nasty or otherwise.. it is motherhood and as it should be..
2006-10-27 09:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by cheryl m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 13 months old is fine to be in the bath with! I think i had baths with my mum until i was about 2 or 3!
he's still young and isnt going to think bad of you for seeing him naked or anything like that, i sure he just enjoys your company, my daughter is almost 12 months old and she loves getting in the bath with me or her dad.
With the toilet thing, hes only going to learn that mummy goes on there to go to the loo. im sure he will understand more when you potty train him as it will look a bit like what he has seen you use!
He will stop when he is ready, dont worry there isnt anything wrong with it!
2006-10-27 09:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by bebishenron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for the bath times, as long as you feel comfortable with it, depends on the innicence of the child, maybe 6 or so? They will probably tell you anyway and demand the right to bathe alone.I remember I wanted to bath on my own and get dressed alone sometime around 5 or 6.
As for toilets, its very useful to have your child watch you use the toilet at this age and right through potty training as they will learn from you, but past 3 its not really necessary and you should tell them that people like to use toilets in private.
2006-10-27 09:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by cigaro19 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is an "acceptable" age for this to stop. My daughter is 3 and she still likes to get in the bath with me on the odd occasion.
I am a lone parent and seem to have forgotten what it is like to go to the loo alone!
I wouldn't worry, you'll know when the time is right for you and your son to have your own privacy.
2006-10-27 12:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by Kerrie V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take showers with my girls (they are 2 1/2 and 13 months) although it's kindof crowded in there with them both...lol.
it saves me alot of time and we all have the same "parts" so i don't see it as a problem. Even if I had boys i would probably still do it.
I don't see the problem in any of it. It's not like children that young think of it as anything sexual it's just Mommy. Maybe once they start school it should stop since we all know kids like to say stuff without realizing. A teacher or another parent might overhear and think it's weird
2006-10-27 14:29:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the bath situation, try giving him a bath right before you get in and maybe put him in a walker or a bouncer seat and let him watch. he will eventually realize that it is much more fun taking a bath without mommy. i had the same problem. also be sure to give him LOTS of bath toys. try bubles too.
with the other problem, maybe he is already interested in potty training. every time you go, take him with u, repeat the word potty, and even try to sit him on his own potty. maybe he is ready to start learning at an early age. mine did. my husband works all day so i take my 20 month old son, who was doing the same thing, and started the process of potty training. boys are harder, so be patient. good luck and have fun
2006-10-27 09:01:49 · answer #10 · answered by froggyfrogplay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont worry about it. your child needs to see you and daddy going potty it will help with potty training later. as for the baths stop it by age 4 or 5 my son is three and still does both. i am working on stopping the baths though
2006-10-27 09:01:12 · answer #11 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋