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Is it okay for my 6 month old baby to be bathing with his father?

Concerned - posted on 06/19/2010 ( 6 moms have responded )

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My son is 6 months old and his dad decided to take a bath with him, which i didn't think anything of it because I know a lot of parents that do this. But when they were in the bath together dad called me in because our son discovered his penis, we laughed and then he picked our son up to move him over and I noticed that dad was slightly erect. I didn't feel good about this! I walked away and then dad yelled he showed our son a water fountain, which meant dad was peeing in the water. What do I do?

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Kaara - posted on 06/28/2010

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i wouldn't worry to much about the pee situation, with water it would be diluted anyway, but the other is a little off, my partner has been bathing with our son since he was about 3 mths old and its never happened, if it had i would have proabaly stopped them bathing together until i was sure what kind of reaction it was and even then im not sure i would feel comfortable about it unless i was there watching. but im a extremely over protective mum, no matter how much i trust my partner when it comes to my kids, there are no excuses.

Ashley - posted on 06/23/2010

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I agree with the other posters that say talk to your husband about this. Him peeing in the water while the baby is in there with him is unsanitary and I wouldn't want to hold a baby that has soaked in pee water.

Kelly - posted on 06/21/2010

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I mentioned this to my husband and he said he often gets slightly erect when he has to pee but needs to hold it so maybe that was what was up. Peeing in the bath water is a bit icky so try communicating that to your husband. Try to keep it light and maybe say something about not wanting to smooch all over a baby who's been soaking in Daddy's pee water. Or that you don't ask for "golden showers" and neither did the kiddo. I guess it depends on how you and your DH relate to each other.

Melissa - posted on 06/21/2010

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Definately talk to him about it...just to get it out in the open if you can...also remember that erections can be caused 3 different ways, with the mind, with friction and with direct stimulus...it probably wasn't something he did, or may have even paid attention too. but talk to him and clear the air so that there is no question in the future =) good luck
Oh as for peeing in the water...I agree with Tracie...not so sanitary ;) but normal for at least little boys...one day he may teach him to write his name in the snow! =)

Sara - posted on 06/21/2010

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I can understadn your concern and I agree with Tracie in that if you are not happy with something then talk about it. He might think it harmless but it is better to have your cards on the table. As for peeing it's probably not the best thing, your probably best speaking with him. Good luck

Tracie - posted on 06/20/2010

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If it bugs you maybe you should talk to him about it? Communication is key in any relationship and especially when raising children....
Don't jump on the offensive though....just say something like, "well I noticed such and such....and why do you think that was? " and about peeeing in the water...probably not very sanitary but babies do that anyway....just not sure about adults! ;-D

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