Bathing with Your Little One Is Totally Normal

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Taking a bath with my little one isn’t strange at all. What is odd, however, is how some folks can turn a perfectly normal activity into something inappropriate. How did we reach a point where we’re okay with explicit ads while also clutching our pearls over a parent sharing a bath with their child? Honestly, internet, you’re tipsy.

Bathing with babies and toddlers is just way more convenient than trying to bend over a tub. Many parents would agree that it’s also a delightful way to bond and play with their child. This routine is as natural as breastfeeding or co-sleeping — it’s all about nurturing and loving your child, not something sinister.

What Other Parents Are Saying

Don’t just take my word for it; here’s what some other parents have shared:

“My partner and I showered with our son until he was nearly 4. We wanted him to feel good about his body and understand that not everyone looks like the stars on TV. Plus, it’s a great way to teach hygiene.” — Emily

“We still shower with our almost-6-year-old son. It’s either that or he skips washing up. My older son has been showering solo for close to two years. He decided when he was ready.” — Noah

“My 4-year-old occasionally wants to bathe with me, but she also loves her own space! Since our second daughter arrived, we now enjoy bath time as a family, and my eldest loves helping to wash her baby sister!” — Ava

“I regularly bathe with my nearly 2-year-old. We have fun splashing around, and it’s a great learning experience for her.” — Mia

“My 4-year-old and 2-year-old join me for showers whenever they feel like it. I’ll know it’s time to stop when it feels awkward for them!” — Jake

None of these parents feel uncomfortable, inappropriate, or embarrassed about sharing a bath with their toddlers. Why? Because it’s a completely standard aspect of parenting.

Sometimes it seems like the loudest critics—often hiding behind the anonymity of the internet—have made parenting unnecessarily complicated. We’re left defending our choices around basic parenting practices like circumcision, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and yes, bathing with our children. When did any of this become someone else’s business?

Kudos to the parents out there who don’t let the judgmental naysayers get them down. Often, those critics don’t have kids or are just self-righteous know-it-alls.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, my 3-year-old is demanding bath time, which means we get to splash around and play together!

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In summary, bathing with your toddler is a perfectly natural part of parenting. It fosters bonding and learning, while also making life a little easier. Don’t let societal norms dictate your parenting choices!