When Did Your Babe Move From Bath to Shower?

November 21, 2008

Rub a dub dub, when is it time to graduate from the tub? Almost three quarters of you have babies that love the bath, but there comes a time when children start eyeing the shower. We're not quite there yet, though my 2-year-old son definitely wonders why his big sister sometimes washes off standing up.

When did your lil one move to a big kid shower?

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2 years 45 weeks

My son started to shower occasionally from about 8 years old. He's 10 now & mainly showers but he'll have a thorough washing & soak in the bath at least once a week. I agree there is nothing wrong with kids showering with parents. It isn't sexual - It's bonding, fun & innocent!

PiNkY PiNk 4 years 25 weeks

i used to shower with my mom when i was a kid and my sister does it with her baby so i don't see anything wrong/weird with it. but like greggie, i respect the differences. amerikanbeanhead, me too! i watch waaay too much law and order svu. and i'm sorta paranoid too.

Sarana 4 years 26 weeks

I don't think there is anything wrong with that photo ot with children seeing their parents naked. It's actually healthy for them to see their parents naked as it doesn't make nakedness something strange or weird or to be ashamed of. As a child I showered from early on as we didn't have a bathtub.

TwistandShout 4 years 26 weeks

I wasn't saying I think it's wrong or anything, so don't get offended... I just think I'd feel weird about it.

pinkprincess1101 4 years 26 weeks

i dont shower or bathe with my kids never have and never will, but thats just me, im sure there has to be a cut off age, just like anything

ShePirate2010 4 years 26 weeks

well for me....i NEVER moved from the bath to the shower...i have always had baths and showers if i rlly have to, but baths are way relaxing and yea..never shower...always bathe.

shoppindiva 4 years 26 weeks

since before he was 2. it is easier and quicker sometimes when im in a hurry

LilaBo 4 years 26 weeks

as babies, we showered them as it was often easier than a tub. (although requiring two people!) my three and 1/2 year old takes an occasional shower, but the 2 year old doesn't like it. its definitely easier (and less messy) than a tub! and BTW, there is absolutely nothing wrong with kids seeing their parents naked! especially when they're really young! i personally find is weird that some parents feel strange about that.

kikidawn 4 years 26 weeks

I don't remember how old I was when I started taking showers. My nephews are 8 & 6 and they still take baths when they come stay with me.

momma tikita 4 years 26 weeks

My kids are 4 and 2 and they love taking showers! I give them a bath when they want but most of the time they love to shower.

Greggie 4 years 26 weeks

I'll agree to disagree on children seeing parents naked. I disagree but respect the differences.

TwistandShout 4 years 26 weeks

I agree with you, KitKat... And I didn't start showering until maybe 7? The same time I started swim lessons, because my mom wanted me to wash the chlorine out of my "nasty, stringy" hair.

Akitkat118 4 years 26 weeks

the picture doesn't bother me so much as how many people are saying their kids shower with them or their husband.. if i was a child I think i would be traumatized by grown up naked people, plus I don't feel like kids should see us naked, but maybe I am just a prude and this is a common practice...

kellyswife 4 years 26 weeks

My 3-1/2 year old showers with us in the morning if she's "appears" dirty and we're in a rush. Otherwise she takes a night time bath with her little sister. She likes coming in the shower with me, but I don't necessarily enjoy it. She tried to come in with my recently but she caught me as I was about to step out, so I let her go in alone and I put some shampoo on her hair and let her do the rest.

pinkprincess1101 4 years 26 weeks

the picture creeped me out that was my first thought, my son is almost 6 and still baths for him, my daughter is almost nine and she just started showering not too long ago.

Liss 4 years 26 weeks

I am glad i am not the only one creeped out by that picture

Greggie 4 years 26 weeks

The picture keeps bothering me as well. I realize she's covered in the essential places, but it still botheres me.

vmruby 4 years 26 weeks

My daughter was 3 when she started showering.I have a bad back and it became extremely uncomfortable for me to bathe her in the tub anymore.She's 7 now, showers by herself, and still loves taking her bubble baths occassionally,but will always take a shower afterwards.

amerikanbeanhead 4 years 26 weeks

Am I just overly paranoid ? But I think that picture is kinda wrong Maybe I just watch too much Law and Order SVU

Kaki 4 years 26 weeks

my daughter's too young, but we've started "showering" already. she comes to the shower with me or her dad and we shower together. of course most of the time she still baths.

Greggie 4 years 26 weeks

Showering them wouldn't free up my time anymore than baths do, all I do is fill the tub. They wash themselves.

Akitkat118 4 years 26 weeks

I was around 6 or 7 when my mom finally said "enough is enough, this is how you shower". it freed up her time. Also, the kids I used to babysit for were definitely around 5 or 6 when they would shower on their own.

schnappycat 4 years 26 weeks

My baby is obviously still too young, but I remember I was about 7, I think. I remember liking showers much better once I figured it out. And to this day I'm not big on baths.

meandtheo 4 years 26 weeks

i thought it would be later like your kids greggie. my niece and nephews are 10 and 8 and still take baths (the twin 8 year olds still bathe together). my daughter is only one...she still bathes, she has never taken a shower!

Greggie 4 years 26 weeks

I haven't yet, and they 8 and nearly 6. Occasionally they hop in the shower with one of us if they need a quick clean up, but both enjoy baths much more.

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