Mom Confessions: I Leave My Toddler Alone in the Bath

It's time for a Mom Confession -- because, let's face it, we're real mothers and sometimes it doesn't work the way the parenting books say it should.

This Week's Confession:

"My son is just about to turn 2 and he has been playing in the bath by himself for about a month now. He likes to take long baths, and it got to the point where I had stuff to do and I got tired of fighting to get him out. So now he takes a bath in the master bathroom while I'm close by in the bedroom folding clothes and picking up his toys. I don't go far, but I don't hover over him, either. --anonymous

Poll Results

Question: Do you leave your toddler alone in a shallow tub of water for a short period of time if you are close-by?

Yes

40%

No

36%

I try not to, but admit I've done it on occassion.

24%

Total Votes: 1453

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Poll

Do you leave your toddler alone in a shallow tub of water for a short period of time if you are close-by?

Yes

No

I try not to, but admit I've done it on occassion.

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Total Votes: 1453

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When is a safe time to begin granting your child more independence at bathtime? Does it depend more on your toddler's age or maturity?

We all have secrets and opinions -- so thanks to this brave mom for sharing her honest thoughts, and thank you for keeping this conversation non-judgemental!

Past Confessions:

Our Children Aren't Invited to Our Wedding

I Scold Other People's Kids

I'm on Vacation, But My Kid Is Still Going to Day Care

I Favor My Older Child

I Let My Toddler Eat Food Before Paying for It