Bath Time Question

[Robeano]

I am just curious as to what age you left LO alone in the bath. Obiviously Hannah is too young for more than a quick run out to grab a towel or something. But just wondering what age you think it would be appropriate.

[TJ]

Feb 7, 2015 22:56:00 GMT -5 Robeano said:

I am just curious as to what age you left LO alone in the bath. Obiviously Hannah is too young for more than a quick run out to grab a towel or something. But just wondering what age you think it would be appropriate.

My nanny leaves her 3yo, but has a video monitor mounted where she can see him. I think it probably depends more on the child than the age number.

[leahb12]

Hmm I'm not super comfortable leaving my 4yo alone. He actually showers a lot, which I'm more comfortable with as far as him being alone. He's totally fine in the tub, but I'm just paranoid about him slipping or something like that. I don't need to be holding his hand, but I'm always close by.

[babyksmommy]

I'll leave my 3.5 yo to grab his pjs but that's about it. He bathes in the master bath so I'll be in my bedroom straightening up but I can usually see him and always hear him.

[kaf7]

The earliest I recall bathing on my own as a child was 7. I don't step away now and probably won't until LO is 5 or so. If I forget a towel I wait for the tub to drain before going to get one.

[imoverit]

Same with pp about younger than 5 can watch from a distance or quick run to get jammies. I fear the worst during bath. My 3 year old slipped when he stood up as i was about to leave and get his pjs and had a nasty fall. I'd probably wait until he is in grade school.