At what age is it not okay for siblings of opposite sex to bathe together?

My daughter is 6 and my son is 3 almost 4 they still bath together she grew up seeing his diapers getting changed and younger nephews too and we never made a big deal so it’s normal to them.

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Kids don’t think it is odd until you make it a bigger deal than it is.

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Put bathing suits or underwear on them and elt them play.

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As a mother to a toddler, my step daughter asks if she can have her little sister in the shower with her. I said no.

Let them wear underwear or a swim suit.

My daughter and step daughter have bathed together since they were 2 and they are now 7 they are 6 months apart in age to them it’s no big deal and I will continue to let them as long as they want to

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How young? I would say once they start elementary school do separate baths. Start teaching them about privacy and protecting their “privates”.

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My toddlers are 4 and 3 and bathe together every night! I am dreading the day I have to give them separate baths.

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They will tell you. My daughter 10 now just said one day she wanted to shower on her own. My 2 littles still bathe together until they dont want to.

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My 7 and 5 year old boys still bath together occasionally. My 10 year old started asking for privacy about 8. I have all boys, so I’m not really much help… sorry mama xx

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Kayla Trail Danielle Trail … Lol… get em

I have 2 and 4 year olds and they bathe together. Until something happens that makes is an issue or one of them asks to bathe alone, I’ll keep letting them.

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I have an almost 6 and 3 yr old they bathe together and play with bath toys. Until they don’t want to I’ll allow them to be KIDS

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I don’t think it’s so much about age as it is each child’s boundaries. I think It’s fine until they’re uncomfortable with it. When one says “hey I’d like to take a bath by myself” then stop putting them in the same bath. It’s much more simple for kids, they just want to play.

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I say never. But that’s my own personal preference.

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My kids still have a bath together occasionally. I have a 6.5 your old boy and 3 year old girl. But I will say, my son is on the spectrum and is delayed so while he is six, mentally he is 4-5. They each know the difference between their privates but it’s not a big deal. When one or the other feel weird about it or they want privacy then we will do separate baths.

In NY it’s the law for after age 5 opposite sex siblings have separate bedrooms, so I would assume maybe around that age? I know all states are different but that’s where I live. Hope that helps lol :laughing:

Thinking what yr. Parents are in, when I was brought up you had values, you were not exposed to that, now a day you see mother & father in the nude, showered with them, nakedness was ok, so whatever generation you live in now it’s your perogivitive how you feel to raise your children

Mine never bathed together but that’s just my personal parenting style.

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I say you do what makes you comfortable. Things are only sexualized when we make them that way and boundaries regarding privates are taught by adults. If one states they are uncomfortable then no longer allow bathing together

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I think till they don’t feel comfortable bathing together anymore. Otherwise all gd to keep going

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Teach them their rights and space. They will let you know. So you do you til then…

Genitals. The word is genitals. The shaming language here is not healthy or safe language. They have a penis, or a vagina, in rare cases both, and an anus. Please let them be empowered to know their body without shame.

My tub is too small for them to share but my mom has a huge jetted garden tub. We treat it like a kiddie pool and put bathing suits on my 6 and 10yo and let them “swim.”

Whenever they decide they aren’t comfortable with it anymore. Theres nothing taboo about the human body

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3-5 they will see the difference and ask questions, answer simply and then separate baths. Jmo

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My almost 5 year old & 2 year old take a bath together but she hasn’t really done anything weird to make me sperate them yet but it’s only occasionally. Mostly I try to get her to take a bath by herself & him being 2 he still takes a bath with me so I can watch him & get my bath done. My 7 year old however takes one by himself unless it’s with his brother.

I would start now and if they want to play in the tub together let them wear their swimming suits.

Roughly 5-6. When they started noticing they had different parts, was when I started bathing separately.

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You could leave them on underwear and let them play and then let them wash up separately after

When they start asking for privacy :woman_shrugging:t2: we don’t hide anything about our bodies in this house. Everyone knows the proper names for parts and who’s got which of them. Any curiosity is met with facts and we move on :slightly_smiling_face:

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I was 2/3 and this friend was same age. We started hiding and touching each other. It started feelings you wouldn’t believe in children. Ruined my life

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No naked bodies ever. Underwear maybe.

You can get into trouble if your kids say something to someone that will report you. In our state it’s 3. And then the state will interfere.

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Yes, simple solution, swimming trunks and bathing suit

I would just put them in their swim wear to play, like you was going swimming and let them have a sort of play sesh in the bath xx

I don’t think it’s all about age but when you start noticing things that tell you it’s time. My older two (boy and girl) bathed together until she was like 5 and he was 3

That’s what I did xx

Underwear in at all times

I think it has a lot to do with what state you live in

Tbh i’d probably put Swimming costumes on them if your concerned. They just wanna play

My brother and I being twins bathed together all the time. You rarely saw one without the other. I really don’t remember when it stopped. I’ll have to ask my mom but it didn’t harm us. There is nothing nasty or perverted about it. We were young and innocent and just wanted to play with our toys and have adventures. Sometimes I wonder about people and their warped minds!

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My son is six his sister 5 he asked to bath on his own a couple months ago. So that was that. Listen to your children and respect their boundaries they will tell you when they aren’t comfortable with it anymore

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My 4 year old bathes with my 20 month old. Until there is grabbing or questions I’ll let them. They love to play with toys

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Until one of your children tells you they aren’t comfortable bathing with their siblings. I’m sure it comes at a different age for all kids.

My 8yr old daughter bathes with my 5 yr old son they play and she scrubs him and he scrubs her back she does the rest. There are times they prefer to shower alone cauSe one likes hot water the other cold water. :woman_shrugging:t2: whenever they ready to become more private than that’s when they will stop.

My children used to bathe together when younger they loved it, if anyone is worried about sibling abuse coming from this I personally dnt see it wud (not saying it doesn’t happen) but as long as u teach ur child there body is theres and no one has right to touch it especially there private parts I dnt think u need to worry.
It’s all about making sure ur children have the knowledge about what’s right n wrong.

I am one of 12 children, 7 boys and 5 girls. Most 13 to 24 months apart in age. I cant even remember who bathed with who but we are all normal adults. Bath time was just that. “Git Er Done” time. :grinning:

My girl didn’t take a bath with her twin brother after the age of 2 it wasn’t appropriate but thats just me sometimes my youngest would take a shower with his older brothers but only til about 3

One of studies shows that siblings who got a bath together never will feel sexual feelings to each other, in this research this was a problem, because they weren’t siblings! They were from very different families but they never wanted to build their families together however were very good friends for all life.
However my two teenage girls were asking to stop take their shower together around 7 years old, it was weird for me because together is much faster but they stopped.

I’d say as soon as someone feels uncomfortable and wants to go it alone. My kid just see it as an excuse to play with their toys in the water and splash each other. Nothing sinister about young siblings having a bath together as long as everyones happy and comfortable.

Depends on the age … some kids have been exposed to sexual things while some the same age have no clue… me personally would be at 2 yrs if they are opposite sex, I would also see it uncomfortable but as adults we view things differently than children, like the middle finger is “bad” but to kids it’s just a finger . We are the ones with dirty minds not them, innocence is just a beautiful thing try not to take it away but asking yourself this question means you should either do it separately or explain it in a kid friendly way

I think till 9 or 10 years is fine. Gauge your children. If i find one of them want to do it seperate before then just listen to your children and take it from there

I had 3 pretty much back to back. Bathing them together was alot easier, son 3 and daughter 2. I was washing my daughters hair and stood her up and dip her to rinse her, when my son starts screaming MOMMY HER PEE PEE TAIL CAME OFF!! he starts looking in the sudsy water and then screams DONT DRAIN IT MOMMY HER PEE PEE TAIL WILL BE LOST FOREVER!! Well that was there last bath together :roll_eyes:

I bathed with my boy cousins for years. I also bathed with my best friend (also a girl) until we were like 13. I do have to say that it was a cery different time tho.

Think bathing is private. Play together in hygienic pool or natural stream. I know children have fun. It’s like the food thing teaching kids to play with food good habits are formed early, when opportunity exists.

I told my mother when I didn’t want to do it anymore. I don’t think you should stress too much about it.

I think personably there’s no concern until they say something or you think they’re old enough to shower alone. Make sure your kids are communicating with you about their bodies and sexual abuse ect. Anything can happen to your kid. It could happen and you wouldn’t know. If your baby thinks something like that is okay they might try to do it to someone else and not entirely understand

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I don’t know the answer honestly it’s up to you. Have two boys. But If I had a girl probably when they can wash themselves (With a check from mom) is a good time to separate them imo. That’s when they start being curious. Don’t extinguish their curiousity though. If they have questions answer them.

So to really answer with my opinion probably 3-5.

I also liked one suggestion from someone here, put a water diaper on them or swim suits and still let them play but wash separately if they are older/uncomfortable. Bath time should be fun!

The children’s awareness of nudity and gender based differences is a good measure of how to continue. As soon as the elder of the kids start asking questions, it’s time to rethink bathing arrangements.

I’m gonna say about 4 and up that’s when they start asking questions and noticing that brother has things she doesn’t…but it is perfectly fine to bath children from birth to 3 or 4 together they don’t know anything and when they start the noticing and pointing out then it’s time for separate bath time…

At a certain age they will automatically begin to prefer to bathe alone…

I let mine bathe together and as they got older I just made sure they kept there underwear on.

Your kids will let you know. They will start closing the door when dressing and requesting that you “Keep out” when they are bathing. I wouldn’t worry about it.

I don’t think there is a set age. It’s when you notice your child becoming curious about their own and others bodies. Once they start asking questions or self exploring then they are ready to bathe alone or like someone suggested with underwear so they can still have fun bath time.

I would say as long as the children are happy keep doing it but once a child has raised an objection to being bathed together it needs to stop

I’d say if you don’t make it an issue then your children get used to bodies other than their own as for ages I would say 7-8 that’s not so old that it is weird, but they will have done it long enough to respect peoples bodies that are different than their own.

When the oldest objects to bathing in the youngest’s pee.

I think when they start asking questions or noticing and mentioning a difference. Kids are curious and adventurous you just have to keep open communication and listen to them.

Myself my daughter and her brother used to take showers together it was fast and efficient.

We did it until my Sinton me he wanted to shower alone . He was about 7 years old at that time. And my daughter was 1 at that time.

Maybe put them in the tub with a bathing suit on that could work .

I honestly don’t ever think I bathed mine together. My twins of course but not all 3 at once

My 5, 2, and 5 month old all takes a bath together because it’s easier for me. I’m there of corse to watch and bathe them. Once they start getting uncomfortable I’ll take them a bath separately.

My boy and girl still do at 7 and 6. And will until they say they don’t want to.

its time when the boy gets an erection with sister in the tub😂

I wouldn’t do it past 3 or 4. I personally believe it’s disgusting beyond that.

Four years old. They start getting curious at that age.

Don’t sexualize everything. Being naked in my family means nothing.

Is there some data about sexual deviation having had its roots in family bathing habits? If not, why is this a question?

I have a two year old granddaughter and a three year old grandson, I put them in the tub to play in their bathing suits.

Why not just put them in bathing suits if they just want to play in the water?

Nothing wrong, maby until 5 or 6

Mine were together till my son asked why my daughter’s privates were different. Separate baths after that.

If you are worried about it leave their underpants on.

Until they start asking questions about private parts. You can put a swimmer on them if it makes you feel better.

Q se bañen cuando quieran,no creo q sea nada malo q lo hagan el tiempo q quieran.si están acostumbrados de hacerlo siempre nunca tendrán ningún problema.eso si a no ser q los padres le inculquen otra cosa.xq siempre somos nosotros los q los vemos mal.

Your kids will let you know when they don’t want to bath together anymore

Just my opinion up to four nude. 5 to 7 bathing suit bottoms. 8 to 10 whole bathing suits. Just saying.

As long as they and you are comfortable nobody else matters

I don’t have a daughter :sob:

My doctor always said that they will tell you when they are uncomfortable… People need to stop sexualizing the naked body. There is nothing wrong with being natural(naked). A body is a body. It is nothing but a shell… Only sick and twisted people make it into something it shouldn’t be. Only deformed minds think there is anything wrong with being naked!! Only disgusting people make it shameful cause they can’t keep their heads out of the gutters!!!

let kids be kids, they will start looking, n asking then change routines

Now that’s where you all wrong .Girls should bath separately from boys . 6 years or 5 is time to separate.

Put swim suits on um

I’d say, let them decide. When one is uncomfortable with the situation, there you go.

I mean as long as you are ok with it then I dont see the problem :woman_shrugging::woman_shrugging: they are brother & sister. I mean if you feel like they shouldn’t be in the tub thats fine too. These are your kids and you do what feels ok. When they feel uncomfortable about being around each other in the tub they will say it. They will tell you when its time to do separate :bathtub:!!!

you have not even said how old they are…so how old are they? 2-3…2-4? but beyond that…think it is time to say nay…besides girls like to enjoy girl time…bubbles etc…Oh by the way…I bought my daughter some of that Bubble stuff…and she got a serious Bladder infection from it…The Doctor said that most of them are not good for little girls as it is too easy for them to get infected from those cute bubble products…

Put their bathing suits on while they are playing. Make one get out when you wash the other…

We had to bathe together when little with 7 kids… But sometimes I really hated it.

Until they say they don’t want to do it? It’s not weird unless you make it weird

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