What is the right age to stop bathing your children together? My daughter is 5 and my son is 2.
They really seem to enjoy taking a bath together and play so nicely.
2007-01-31 05:53:05 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Why is everbody so bothered by this, they're innocent kids (get your heads out of the gutter, geez).
Don't listen to them do what you feel is right, there is nothing wrong with it.
I'd bet that once your daughter hits school she'll decide that she'd rather have one alone so don't over analyze it like the rest. Let them have fun, they're only kids.
2007-01-31 06:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by trojan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son is 6 and I haven't let him bathe with anyone in a year or more, but I do remember when I was 11 and my brother was 1, taking a bath together one time. I didn't even notice anything out of the ordinary until he pooped in the tub. My mom said I was like a cat hanging on the sides of the tub hollering for her. That wound it up for me, I guess. But, it all depends on what your child has been exposed to as to whether they will be so "curious" or not, if that is what you are talking about.
2007-01-31 06:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors say 4-5 is the time to stop bathing children together.
2007-01-31 06:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that its a nice way for your children to bond. If you are right there with them, then there shouldnt be anything to worry about.. they are safe, playing.. Maybe ask your Dr? My two boys are 4 and 1, and they bathe together and love it.. the fact that one of your children is a girl, may make the decision more difficult for you.. but you know best as their mother. If they are questioning each others parts, maybe then you might consider stopping soon. But even still, at that age they are not being sexual, their just curious. I hope you find the right answer. just make sure you are there with them.
2007-01-31 06:00:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That should have stopped when the girl was old enough to bathe by herself. The 8 year old should have the option, YOU could stay in there with him, like sit on the counter or something, not his 14 year old sister! I'm 14 and right now I know teenagers have breasts developing, periods, pubic hair, and they want P-R-I-V-A-C-Y!!! Stop this right now! I stopped taking baths with my little brother (2 1/2 year difference) when I was 4-5! No I am not a mother but I am 14!
2016-05-23 23:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest takes a bath by herself most of the time now she is 8. But she still sometimes takes a bath with her 2 year old sister, as well as her 5 year old sister. I never let all 3 of them together though.
I would say when she really notices herself (her body) .
Then its time to teach about "privacy" and how its importent between a boy and a girl.
2007-01-31 06:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this would be a good time to let them bath separately.. or put little suits on them..and let them play together..or at least in a year or two..i am not being a prude .. but due to the fact that one is a girl and one a boy .. that is something you have to consider...it is very rare that brother and sister .. well that they go beyoung that point and that bathing helps bring it out.. but it does happen..and for the one who ask for no urban legends.. this is not a urban legend.. my grandfather and his sister ... they had a daughter together ....but i have no brothers and sister so i have never had the bath time pleasure that i am sure it brings with two children are at play..nor have i had someone you was that much a family member that was that close in age that was the same or opposite sex... my bf tells me all the time he could never look at his sister as anything but that.. if you have brother or sisters or if your husband does or other family member.. you could ask them about this... my judgment is a bit clouded .. because of family history
2007-01-31 08:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stop when the become curious of each others equipment. I just recently stopped bathing my kids together and they are 1 and 2.
2007-01-31 05:57:33 · answer #8 · answered by Shaz T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem until your daughter begins puberty. Then she'll probably want to bathe alone anyway. I'd casually keep an eye on them as they get older. Usually, when they grow up exposed to each other like that, they apparently just take the differences for granted. And if they're curious, just explain what's what and why (age-appropriately, of course).
Those of you prudes who think I'm out in left field with this age range, please cite one instance that you know of where something "horrible" happened (no "urban legends," or "everyone knows," only real experiences, please).
2007-01-31 07:01:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is any harm in it, unless they are noticing body parts. I would just monitor the situation. My sister in law had four kids the oldest was 7 and while they lived with my mother in law they all took one big bath together. lol Some people think that is horrid, but unless they are just like googling each other, I feel that there is no harm in it.
2007-01-31 07:19:24 · answer #10 · answered by trhwsh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋