I have a 2 1/2 year old son who loves to stay in the bath. I can't stay in all the time because I have a 4 month who needs me too. Is he to young to be left in the tub alone, as long as I go in there and check on him every so often.
2007-02-18 08:38:04 · 14 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think 4 is an appropriate age because at that age they understand why they should not turn the handle to hot and they can talk good enough to let you know if something is wrong. My sister left her 2 year old unattended for 2 minutes and she turned the hot water on and got burned real bad. So bad that social services got involved one simple accident could damage your whole life. Please be careful because things happen.
2007-02-18 08:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 1/2 is way too young to bathe on their own! Either wait until the 4 mo. old is sleeping or put the baby in a swing or pack and play until the 2 1/2 year old is done bathing. A lot can happen if your toddler is left unattended. I don't think children should bathe alone before the age of six.
2007-02-18 09:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is still a possibility of drowning so I would wait tell he was about five. We all know sometimes its not possible to stay in the bathroom every second while they are taking a bath. so I would recommend if you absolutely have to leave him in the bath to take the plug out of the bath tube so the tub dose not fill up and let the water run. I know that it may be waisting water but at least he wouldn't drown and he could still take a bath and you could do whatever you need to do. Its like a bath/shower.
2007-02-18 08:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by jenny♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say this is too young to do it by himself. If you have a infant seat or get your carseat and take the baby in the bathroom with you. My son screams when I make him get out of the tub. You have to stay with them in the tub they could drown or if they stand up in the tub they can easily slip and fall. My neice is 5 and has just now started taking a bath alone. And she knows that she can't have too much water.
2007-02-18 10:52:46 · answer #4 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he is too young to be left alone in the tub- even for a "minute" while you answer the phone or grab the baby. Bring the baby in the bathroom with you (set them in their bouncer seat on the floor) so you can keep an eye on both at the same time. Toddlers have a high center of gravity, which means that their head is heavier than the rest of their body. So, if your son puts his head down in the water, he can have a difficult time getting it back out before he drowns. (Also why it is a good idea to have toilet locks). A toddler can drown in as little as ONE INCH of standing water!! As impossible as this seems, toddlers' heavy head weight makes it hard for them to right themselves once they get tipped over. So make it a safe practice in your home to monitor your children carefully in the tub, and let nothing take you out of that bathroom until the kids are OUT of the tub. If a delivery comes to the door, it is ok to take your son out of the tub, wrap him in a towel, and finish the bath when you've signed for your package. Same goes for the phone- get a cordless so that you can take it in the bathroom with you (or turn on the answering machine). It is not worth running out of the room for a "minute" to come back and find your little guy has drowned. A good guide to when you can leave him alone- when he can take a shower by himself- around 6-7 years.
2007-02-18 10:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-18 08:46:43 · answer #6 · answered by ~mumof2boys~ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your son needs constant supervision, even at 2 1/2. If you have to walk out for a few seconds that should be ok, but babies and toddlers alike can drown in only an inch of water..just be careful and check in very often...or put the baby monitor in the bathroom if possible when you have to walk out...good luck, you need it having two little ones.
2007-02-18 08:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Christine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, thats a tricky one.. Every child is different, personally I wouldnt as 2 1/2 still don't understand the water. My son was nearly 4 before I was confident on leaving him for a few minutes...
2007-02-18 08:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by psycho_faerie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you bath the 2 children together?? i have a 4 and 1 yr old and i bath them together that way i find it easier, i have done this since my youngest was born, chuck the eldest out first wrapped in atowel and tell him 2 sit on settee and grab the youngest and follow him out, saves 2 bath times :)
2007-02-18 08:43:33 · answer #9 · answered by AMANDA G 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would think at about 5. He still could drown at 2 1/2 left by himself.
2007-02-18 08:43:13 · answer #10 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋