Recently, a friend asked me how often I bathe my kids. I have to admit, it caught me off guard, but apparently, many parents wonder if they’re "doing it right".
How Often Do You Bathe Your Child? My Answer: It Varies
Personally, I don’t follow strict rules. In the summer, I bathe my kids every day (and sometimes even twice a day if they’re covered in mud, etc.), and in the winter, I do it about every other day. To be honest, there have been times when we bathed them less frequently. It’s never been a topic for serious debate in our home.
But the subject piqued my curiosity because people keep bringing it up around me. I started asking my friends if they had set routines - bath at 7:00 PM, dinner at 8:00 PM, and then bed—or if they took a more flexible approach.
"I Bathe My Kids Every Day"
Natalia, a friend of mine, told me, "I bathe my kids every day. I like to shower before bed, and I can’t sleep peacefully if I don’t. I do the same with my daughters (ages 4 and 7). It’s been our evening ritual since they were born."
Interestingly, her grandmother didn’t understand this routine. She told Natalia that "it’s not good because the child won’t build immunity, their skin is delicate, they’ll develop allergies, and it’s also a waste of money."
It turns out several of my friends bathe their children twice a week. Their main reason? Lack of time. Some moms start explaining themselves, feeling like it’s not enough. When I ask if they really think that, they struggle to answer. One of them admitted that when asked this question, she feels like she should say she bathes her kids daily, "even though I don’t, and I’m not sure if I need to."
No Judgement - Parents Know Best
I don’t judge or criticize anyone. I believe that conscious parents know best when their child needs a bath. What concerns me is why so many moms worry about being judged or having their parenting methods questioned. The anxiety my friends showed when discussing bath routines surprised me at first but ultimately concerned me.
After all, each one of them is a great mom, and it doesn’t matter if they bathe their kids daily or just twice a week.
