How often should a child shower

How Often Should Your Kids Take a Bath or Shower? – Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

Little kids get sticky, dirty and sometimes, really gross. It only takes a second for them to bury their heads in sandboxes or enhance their eyebrows with a permanent marker. And let’s not think about what happens when they eat popsicles (facepalm).

So should you dunk your sticky sweethearts into the tub (or shower in the case of teens and tweens) the moment they get home from school or daycare? Or, do you throw your hands up and accept the grime?

Dermatologist Joan Tamburro, DO, gives us the dirt on how often you should bathe your kids or have them take a shower.

Bath time guidelines

Bathing recommendations depend on your child’s age, says Dr. Tamburro. She suggests these general guidelines:

• Babies, toddlers and little kids should spend some quality time in the tub two to three times per week. Their delicate skin doesn’t need daily cleansing, but it’s OK to get out the bath toys more often if your child gets dirty or has a messy diaper situation. Speaking of tub toys, make sure they’re nontoxic and don’t have the potential to harbor, mold, fungus and bacteria.

• Older kids ages 6-11 should hit the bath two or three times per week, at a minimum. More showers are in order when they get muddy, sweaty or stinky.

• Tweens and teens should shower daily. (Their newly stinky pits will probably clue you in when it’s time to step up their hygiene game.) They should also wash their face twice a day. 

There’s wiggle room, of course. If your cranky toddler is too tired, skipping bath night won’t be the end of the world. And if your baby has an impeccably timed post-bath diaper blowout, by all means — draw another one. 

Also, don’t think everyone’s off the hook after spending a day in the water. “It’s important to bathe or shower after swimming in a pool, lake or ocean,” Dr. Tamburro says. So, getting wet doesn’t equal getting clean. 

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Skin-saving tips

Conventional wisdom suggests that bathing too often can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin. But the conventional wisdom could use some updating, Dr. Tamburro says.

It’s true that harsh antimicrobial soaps can make your skin dry and itchy. She recommends avoiding those products unless your doctor has recommended them for a skin condition. Gentle soaps, though, are safe for frequent bathing.   

“Choose mild soaps that don’t lather up too much and don’t have added fragrance,” Dr. Tamburro says. “And don’t assume all baby soaps are mild.” If you’re unsure how gentle your pick is, ask your doctor for recommendations. 

Moisturizing is also key, especially if your kiddos have dry skin or you live in a dry climate. The best time to moisturize is right after a bath or shower, to lock in all the moisture.  

How baths can help soothe eczema

Many kids have eczema, which causes the skin to become dry, red and oh-so-itchy. You might think too-frequent bathing could irritate the condition. But in reality, Dr. Tamburro says, “research suggests people with eczema should bathe more often. ”

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The reason: “Moisturizers work better on damp skin, and our goal in treating eczema is to restore the skin’s moisture barrier.”  

Of course, if your kiddo’s skin suddenly flares up with dry, flaky, red patches, it may not be eczema. It could be a rash or an allergic reaction, so talk to your pediatrician or a dermatologist.

Is it possible to bathe or shower too often?

Bathing too often isn’t as much of a concern as bathing too little, Dr. Tamburro says. That’s especially true for adolescents, whose bodies are changing and producing more oils — and more odors.

It can be hard to convince a stubborn teen to make time for a shower, Dr. Tamburro concedes. For leverage, parents can point out that not showering often enough can lead to dandruff and may increase acne. (After all, no kid is happy about pimples.) 

And parents of younger kids should accept that regular baths are part of the package. “Kids should be outside playing and getting dirty,” says Dr. Tamburro. “When they do, it makes sense to hit the tub.”

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Is it necessary to bathe the child every day

With the birth of a baby, new parents face a lot of questions. One of them - do you need to bathe the child every day? The question is really relevant, and the answer to it interests moms and dads for various reasons. Some are worried about the delicate skin of the baby, others are afraid of the ubiquitous bacteria, others simply do not want to spend their own time and effort on this procedure. So how to be - to bathe daily or not to bathe?

Bathing a newborn baby

Most pediatricians believe that it makes sense to bathe a newborn every day. And this is needed not so much for hygiene as for hardening. Thanks to water procedures, the child’s immunity is strengthened, muscles develop, and the respiratory organs are cleansed (due to moist air). In addition, a child who has bathed enough will relax, eat more densely, and fall asleep faster. It is advisable to bathe the baby before going to bed - about an hour before bedtime. If this procedure is repeated daily, then it will become a kind of ritual, a habit of the child. He will understand that bathing is followed by bedtime, and the baby will fall asleep more quickly and willingly.

As for bathing water, for children of the first month of life, it is necessary to prepare a bath exclusively with boiled water, cooled to 36 degrees. This is necessary to prevent infection of the umbilical wound. To accurately determine the temperature of the water, use a thermometer (water or non-contact). If you want to use a bathing product or add herbs to the water, then it is better to consult a pediatrician on this issue.

Pay attention not only to the temperature of the water, but also to the comfort of the air. The room should not be too hot or cold: the baby should not experience a sharp temperature drop after taking him out of the bath. If bathing takes place in winter and the room is not warm enough, use a heater.

Wash the lower part of the body before placing the child in the tub. This is useful from a hygiene point of view.

Pay attention to the baby's behavior during the procedure. If he cries, then perhaps the temperature of the water or air should be changed. You can also try to carry out the procedure using a slide for swimming. This device will help hold the head, upper body of the child. After the procedure, wrap the child in a towel, blot all parts of the body, including the folds. Use powder. After that, you can put on a clean diaper, swaddle in a fresh diaper, or dress your baby.

Please note that bathing is only beneficial for healthy babies. If the child is ill or has been vaccinated, the evening bath should be discarded that day. If the baby has a post-vaccination reaction in the form of an increase in body temperature, you should not bathe him until the symptoms disappear.

Bathing children under 3 years old

Babies up to 3 years old can also be bathed daily. If the child enjoys water procedures, then organize them for him. Water for bathing children after the first month of life may not be boiled if the umbilical wound has already healed and there are no other damage to the skin. Babies over the age of a month can wear a special circle around their neck to hold the head on the surface of the water. Such a procedure will be similar to swimming and will be a good prevention of ailments of the musculoskeletal system.

Babies who have already learned to sit up especially like bathing. Indeed, in the company of boats, ducks and rubber dolphins, a new world opens up. The child is spacious in a large bath, he has the conditions for an unusual game. This time can be used for the development of the baby. Say the names of toys, tell us what sounds aquatic animals make, how they “talk”, how they move. You can read special oilcloth books designed for reading while swimming. The child will be interested, and he will look forward to the next water procedure.

Please note that no matter how busy the baby is with games while bathing and no matter how independent you may think, you cannot leave him alone for a minute.

Bathing children after 3 years

Children aged 3-11 may not bathe every day. However, 1-2 times a week is a must. Water procedures at this age can also occur as needed: after visiting the pool, the beach, after physical exertion. If the child is dirty, sweaty, then taking a shower or bath is necessary to remove harmful bacteria from the body. If we are talking only about dirty hands, then it is enough to wash them under running water for 20 seconds with baby soap.

With the onset of adolescence, daily water procedures should be resumed. Showering 1-2 times a day should become the norm for children after 11 years. During puberty, the skin begins to work actively, releasing sweat and sebum, and adolescents themselves will feel the need for more frequent washing.

Summary

So, bathing is the most useful water procedure in terms of both hygiene and hardening. Daily bathing is indicated for healthy children. Babies with high body temperature should not take a bath. After 3 years, there is no urgent need for daily bathing. It occurs only with the onset of puberty.

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