How old was your child when you left them alone in the bath?

I started leaving my kids at about the age of 5. I would stay near by where they "couldn't see me " but I could keep my eye on them. This gave them the privacy theat they needed, and I still got to be mom.

I really didn't, because by the time they were ready for that they switched to showers. By about 5 my kids had completely transitioned from baths to showers (except occasionally, just for a chance to play with the bath toys). With a 4+ year old I might leave the bathroom door open if they were in the bath and walk down the hall for thirty seconds to grab a towel, but not more than that. For that matter, even if my 9-year-old was in the tub, I would be nearby and checking in (verbally) with her frequently. Too easy to slip and hit your head.

I started walking out of the bathroom when my daughter was five to answer the phone or to get something and then come back. I would just sit and allow her to wash herself behind the shower doors

When she was 6 i started leaving her alone. I would put the water on and make sure she gets in ok. I would leave the door open alittle so i can hear her and when she was done she would call me. My daughter couldnt take baths from aboout 5 years old on because it would irratate her private parts. I felt safer leaving her alone in the shower than bath anyway.

My daughter was almost 4 when i let her play by herself in the tub- for very short intervals of time. I will leave and come back in about 2 minutes. I always leave the door open & tell her to yell 4 me if she needs me- and all the while i am still totally freaked out.

We have a really small house and a really noisy 33 month old. I have started walking just outside the door on occasion provided he is still making all the racket he still does. Most of the time however, he prefers showers.

we live in a really small house where our bathroom is right next to the livingroom...no hallway.

i started leaving him alone in there when he was 3...but he sings and plays loudly so it makes me feel safe about it. he also has grown out of standing in the bath. i also leave the door open

i would say it would depend on how your house was set up, if there are 2 in the tub, comfort level, how much noise they make.

When my daughter was about 2. She babbled and sung the whole time in the bath so I would just listen for her to stop if something was wrong. I made sure not to be watching TV, talking on the phone or doing anything loud. I would sit at the dining room right by the bathroom and fold clothes.

My son was round 3-4 yrs old but i always kept the door opened and was still very close. I would listen to him play and if I felt that he was to quite it would check in on him

It depends on the layout of your house. I have my bathroom in my bedroom...so I hang out in my bedroom while my 3 yr old is in the tub.....but she doesn't need me to sit with her....in fact she decides when shes done....drains the tub...puts her toys away and grabs her own towel!!! lol

My girls ( who are now 21,20,19) took their own at 4. My son who is 18 took one on his own at 6.