OK ~ how old was your child before you let them completely shower alone? I mean from starting the water to hair washing, body washing, hair drying, etc. ?
2007-08-08 10:14:26 · 13 answers · asked by 2rugrats 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
6 years old
2007-08-08 10:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by Lovemykids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 or 8
2007-08-08 11:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by redneckokiewoman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7
2007-08-08 11:22:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My two step daughters ages 6 and 4 bathe alone-well actually together. Either me or daddy turns on the water and then they do the rest. Of course the door does stay open and we do check in. But having two of them makes it easier, then can help each other wash their hair and they tell on each other if one is not washing up properly.
2007-08-08 10:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by ashley g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really think it is an "age" issue, it's more of a "stage" issue. Whenever our children reached the stage where we felt confident that they could handle all the tasks involved in showering on their own, we began to permit it. One of us stayed near the bathroom during their showers in case they had a problem - and to ensure that actual WASHING was going on :) - for a few days. Then after that they were fine.
I think the oldest one of our kids was about 8, and the middle one (a boy) was 8, then the littlest one was about 9.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-08 10:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't start showering alone until I was 6 or 7. I've got a friend who lets her 3 year old shower alone, and she does just great. ("Alone" is a loose word here - the door stays open.) I think it just depends on your child.
2007-08-08 10:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by Maber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 5. I turn the water on for him and wash his hair.
Other than that he washes his body, turns off the water, and dries off completely by himself. However, the bathroom door is open at all times and I'm checking in frequently while he's in there.
2007-08-08 10:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by Tina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son was 7 yrs old before we let him in the shower and then i made sure he was getting himself clean. so if they are responsible enough to get clean when u watch them take a bath go ahead and let them try the shower at 6-7 yrs ...
2007-08-08 14:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my little girl is 8 and she showers alone, she has been for the past year or so. i mean she leaves the restroom door open just in case she needs me, but she normally does fine on her own.
2007-08-08 14:26:01 · answer #9 · answered by Baby #2 due June 29, 2010! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI, I would say 7or 8 with the door staying open. Look at them a lot of times.
2007-08-08 11:49:01 · answer #10 · answered by Yvonne M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋