How often should an 8 yr old take showers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For ya'll non-showering people, are you at least washing the kid's asses and putting on clean underclothes? Or are these kids wearing the same rancid underwear for days on end?

Kids pee and poop every day and wipe poorly. They need to be cleaned.

The whole family uses flushable wipes and changes underwear daily.

I guarantee none of you must-bathe-daily people could pick my two tidy, petite, blue-eyed, blond DD’s out as (gasp!) twice-a-week bathers. I freely admit they bathe almost daily during the pool season. But that is a function of chlorine/sunscreen, not BO.

Wait. What does their hair and eye color have to do with anything? Or their size?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For ya'll non-showering people, are you at least washing the kid's asses and putting on clean underclothes? Or are these kids wearing the same rancid underwear for days on end?

Kids pee and poop every day and wipe poorly. They need to be cleaned.

The whole family uses flushable wipes and changes underwear daily.

I guarantee none of you must-bathe-daily people could pick my two tidy, petite, blue-eyed, blond DD’s out as (gasp!) twice-a-week bathers. I freely admit they bathe almost daily during the pool season. But that is a function of chlorine/sunscreen, not BO.

Wait. What does their hair and eye color have to do with anything? Or their size?

Nothing. And flushable wipes and then putting on clean underwear aren't a substitute for bathing. Ole nasty ass....

[Anonymous]

Daily, by himself, with a clear "task list" of things he needs to wash and how/with what. Good hygiene habits start now.

[Anonymous]

I’m sure she will discover shower masturbation soon if not already.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From 5 to 8 years old, usually just one time a week. At 8, now two times per week. Kids never stink, but are very active. Healthy kids who are almost never sick.

I'm a teacher, and I'm pretty sure your 8 year old does stink....you just don't notice. Twice a week showers is not enough, and kind of gross.

I AGREE. Even if the child has sensitive skin, their are bubble baths and sensitive skin soaps plus lotions to use. I can't see how a little water and light use of a mild soap could be harm a child, especially if you use lotion immediately after.

I was having itchy dry scaling skin. Once I exfoliated, increased my showers, and went back to my dove soap, my skin improved.

NP, and I'm an elementary school teacher and NO, daily is NOT necessary! I don't poll my students or their parents to ask how often they shower, but I know enough about kids this age to know that kids are different, and while a few here and there may need to shower daily to avoid being stinky, the majority do NOT need to shower daily at all.

Parents, do what works for you. Unless your child's skin is in bad shape (too dry, broken out, itchy ALL the time) or they have noticeable odor, whatever you're doing is probably fine.

People here can be so presumptuous just based on their own beliefs or experiences or biases... it's fine to have opinions or say what you think, but statements like "I'm pretty sure your 8 yr old does stink - you just don't notice" are ridiculous and show ego way out of control. Get over yourselves people, you know your own kids but you do NOT know strangers kids on DCUM better than the parents do!

[Anonymous]

Most 8 year olds can bathe on their own. How is this even an issue?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My children have bathed at least every day (sometimes morning and night) since they started preschool. They are high school and college age now. I cannot stand the idea of a dirty child getting into a clean bed.

OCD much?

[Anonymous]

American Academy of Dermatology recommends 1 or 2 baths/showers a week for ages 6-11yrs old.

Some of you people are literally obsessed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:American Academy of Dermatology recommends 1 or 2 baths/showers a week for ages 6-11yrs old.

Some of you people are literally obsessed.

Actually, they say at least AND when they get dirty, sweaty, or swim.

Children ages 6 to11: Guidelines for bathing
If your child is in this age group, taking a daily bath is fine. Children in this age group, however, may not need a daily bath. Children aged 6 to 11 need a bath:

At least once or twice a week.
When they get dirty, such as playing in the mud.
After being in a pool, lake, ocean, or other body of water.
When they get sweaty or have body odor.
As often as directed by a dermatologist if getting treated for a skin disease .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From 5 to 8 years old, usually just one time a week. At 8, now two times per week. Kids never stink, but are very active. Healthy kids who are almost never sick.

I'm a teacher, and I'm pretty sure your 8 year old does stink....you just don't notice. Twice a week showers is not enough, and kind of gross.

I AGREE. Even if the child has sensitive skin, their are bubble baths and sensitive skin soaps plus lotions to use. I can't see how a little water and light use of a mild soap could be harm a child, especially if you use lotion immediately after.

I was having itchy dry scaling skin. Once I exfoliated, increased my showers, and went back to my dove soap, my skin improved.

NP, and I'm an elementary school teacher and NO, daily is NOT necessary! I don't poll my students or their parents to ask how often they shower, but I know enough about kids this age to know that kids are different, and while a few here and there may need to shower daily to avoid being stinky, the majority do NOT need to shower daily at all.

Parents, do what works for you. Unless your child's skin is in bad shape (too dry, broken out, itchy ALL the time) or they have noticeable odor, whatever you're doing is probably fine.

People here can be so presumptuous just based on their own beliefs or experiences or biases... it's fine to have opinions or say what you think, but statements like "I'm pretty sure your 8 yr old does stink - you just don't notice" are ridiculous and show ego way out of control. Get over yourselves people, you know your own kids but you do NOT know strangers kids on DCUM better than the parents do!

The voice of reason. Finally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From 5 to 8 years old, usually just one time a week. At 8, now two times per week. Kids never stink, but are very active. Healthy kids who are almost never sick.

I'm a teacher, and I'm pretty sure your 8 year old does stink....you just don't notice. Twice a week showers is not enough, and kind of gross.

I AGREE. Even if the child has sensitive skin, their are bubble baths and sensitive skin soaps plus lotions to use. I can't see how a little water and light use of a mild soap could be harm a child, especially if you use lotion immediately after.

I was having itchy dry scaling skin. Once I exfoliated, increased my showers, and went back to my dove soap, my skin improved.

NP, and I'm an elementary school teacher and NO, daily is NOT necessary! I don't poll my students or their parents to ask how often they shower, but I know enough about kids this age to know that kids are different, and while a few here and there may need to shower daily to avoid being stinky, the majority do NOT need to shower daily at all.

Parents, do what works for you. Unless your child's skin is in bad shape (too dry, broken out, itchy ALL the time) or they have noticeable odor, whatever you're doing is probably fine.

People here can be so presumptuous just based on their own beliefs or experiences or biases... it's fine to have opinions or say what you think, but statements like "I'm pretty sure your 8 yr old does stink - you just don't notice" are ridiculous and show ego way out of control. Get over yourselves people, you know your own kids but you do NOT know strangers kids on DCUM better than the parents do!

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:daily- dont you like to shower daily? not to be snarky I just think everyone feels better after a shower.

No to be snarky but washing your skin and hair daily is absolutely terrible for both. Especially in the winter and even more if you have dry skin, eczema, etc... It also helps decrease risks of infections by keeping good body fihgting bacteria on your skin and avoiding cracks in skin that would allow bad bacteria to enter. Kids especially. The more dirt and good germs that are on them, the less likely they will get sick, have rashes, and in the long run has even shown to prevent certain cancers.

Unless you are genuinely dirty or sweaty, there is no need to shower daily. Washing hair should be 3x a week maximum.

America is nuts with the over-washing obsession.

Yay! + 1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From 5 to 8 years old, usually just one time a week. At 8, now two times per week. Kids never stink, but are very active. Healthy kids who are almost never sick.

I'm a teacher, and I'm pretty sure your 8 year old does stink....you just don't notice. Twice a week showers is not enough, and kind of gross.

I AGREE. Even if the child has sensitive skin, their are bubble baths and sensitive skin soaps plus lotions to use. I can't see how a little water and light use of a mild soap could be harm a child, especially if you use lotion immediately after.

I was having itchy dry scaling skin. Once I exfoliated, increased my showers, and went back to my dove soap, my skin improved.

NP, and I'm an elementary school teacher and NO, daily is NOT necessary! I don't poll my students or their parents to ask how often they shower, but I know enough about kids this age to know that kids are different, and while a few here and there may need to shower daily to avoid being stinky, the majority do NOT need to shower daily at all.

Parents, do what works for you. Unless your child's skin is in bad shape (too dry, broken out, itchy ALL the time) or they have noticeable odor, whatever you're doing is probably fine.

People here can be so presumptuous just based on their own beliefs or experiences or biases... it's fine to have opinions or say what you think, but statements like "I'm pretty sure your 8 yr old does stink - you just don't notice" are ridiculous and show ego way out of control. Get over yourselves people, you know your own kids but you do NOT know strangers kids on DCUM better than the parents do!

Thank you.

Kudos PP. The voice of reason.

[Anonymous]

Um, is she’s sweating or getting dirty, she needs a shower/bath. At her age, she should be playing hard enough to work up a sweat every day. Ergo, she should bathe every day.

Not only that, but have you ever researched how many pollutants and toxins cover our skin by the end of the day? I wouldn’t want my skin marinating in that all night; would you?