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that's it really. She hates it, I work full time, sometimes it just doesn't happen. Is there anything wrong with only bathing a child every other day?

I bathe mine every 2-3 days. Better for their skin and there is no need. make sure all the 'dirty' bits are wiped and clean.

Any reason she hates it?

I've never bathed my 2 every day. Was specifically told not to when they were small.

Bath every other day - or sometimes every 3rd day . Hands face and bottom in between.

You only need to bath them when they need it. I usually bath my 2 year old 3-4 times a week.

i dont think so, was told by a consultant dermatologist that its very bad for their skin, 2/3 times a week, unless some really messy play.

no!! You must be fairly young yourself . I was certainly never bathed every day as a young child - once a week i think and even then it was in the kitchen sink! Seriously. Every other day is more than enough.

Sounds fine to me. I did bathe mine every day, but only because they loved it and so it was a nice part of the evening routine leading into bedtime. If it's stressful, just don't do it.

You ANBU. It is probably healthier not to have a bath every day. I used to give dd a bath every day but I have relaxed now and now she baths 5 or 4 times a week. It takes the pressure off a bit, especially when you work.

when they're dirty, wash them. if not, just wash hands and face, babywipe to the bum.

I do my nearly 2 year old every other day, and hair even less, unless we've been very messy. that's perfectly fine I think

DS, 11 months, gets one bath a week, top and tail every day.
Like you, I work full time and so getting home I've got time for a bit of play, feeding, etc, and just don't have time.

No-one's complained about the smell yet !

No of course not!

No of course not. Tbh I did mine every day as they loved it and its easier than sponging but if she hates if then of course not.

Three times a week here, DD has eczema and plain water aggravates it.

Once a week here for mine unless there is a reason for an extra one

Covered in paint, covered in mud or covered in poo are the most common reasons for extra baths

No YANBU for some reason people in general have become obsessed with bathing children every night. I did when they were tiny as it helped get them in a routine but now they have various after school activities so we don't always have time and they are not really dirty TBH.

Covered in paint, covered in mud or covered in poo Can I add... covered in yogurt, covered in bolognese, indescribable muck in hair?

3 times a week here, 2 with eczema, baths make it worse.

I don't work, DD doesn't have any conditions and she adores the bath..... I don't bath her every day because quite simply, I CBA

Indescribable muck in hair? Ah yes, we know it well!

I think it is a combo of snot, food and drool but who knows?

2 times a day for mine (3 and 1 year old), morning and night. I shower twice a day too. However if they had skin problems, it would be less frequent.

Shartsi I dread to think what my water bill would be if we all bathed twice a day

Are you on a meter?

I work full time too, and my 2yo gets a bath twice a week. Sunday, when me and DH are both home, and Thursday afternoon when DH is off work.

He does both baths anyway, I CBA am not a great fan of getting soaked while sitting next to the bath.

Dermatologists always seem to advise against bathing every day. Twice a week here, unless they get extra dirty. Used to be once a week when i was a child.