Free range while showering
This is a super specific question for mamas with older kiddos. At what age did you let then have free reign in the house while you showered?
My son is 11.5 months but is fully mobile. I'm usually home alone when I shower. He gets frustrated with being kept in the bathroom with me but is also too squirmy for him to shower with me (plus I don't get in a good shower). On the flip side, I'm terrified that he'll hurt himself if I let him just wander around the house alone, even with baby gates and whatnot.
What do I doooo?
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To be honest I just shower with him šš šš I donāt trust him to let him free reign while I shower and heās 2 š„“
At that age, I kept mine in a bouncer near the shower and put snacks around it. Kept her busy for a solid 6 minute shower š
or I would wait till after she went to bed for the night.
When she was around 14 months, I started leaving her in the loft with toys and tv during my shower, but also had a camera on her. I also closed all the doors to any other room so she couldnāt go wandering off. She only had access to come to my bathroom.
At that age I either showered with him or when he was asleep or when my husband was home. Even now, my son is 5 and I still prefer to shower when he is with his dad or asleep. Sometimes, if I need to, I put on a movie for him before I shower. However, my kid is one who Delights in making messes and taking things apart.
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Free range while showering
This is a super specific question for mamas with older kiddos. At what age did you let then have free reign in the house while you showered?
My son is 11.5 months but is fully mobile. I'm usually home alone when I shower. He gets frustrated with being kept in the bathroom with me but is also too squirmy for him to shower with me (plus I don't get in a good shower). On the flip side, I'm terrified that he'll hurt himself if I let him just wander around the house alone, even with baby gates and whatnot.
What do I doooo?
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