Question for all moms

[keaij]

I just saw a question of a lady that is in another blog, she said that she is so tired she doesnt know when to shower. One person said to put the baby in a bouncer seat close the bathroom door and take a hot shower.

I looked up and saw this helps with sick babies but I personally dont think this is a safe idea nor is it safe to me to have the infant in the bathroom with the door closed.


I wanted to get the opinions of moms already, would you put your baby in a bouncer while you shower and have the bathroom hot and steamy with the baby just sitting there ?

I personally wouldnt close the door, if I had to shower I would put the bouncer in the doorway and leave the door open.

[sammy113085]

I did it with my son the dr told me it was just fine :)

[heavenlyhash]

Did this with both my kids they both are fine.... Swing is a lifesaver too iI swear by it..... Are you a FTM? Why wouldn't steam be good for the baby's lungs? Steam opens the airways so I think sick or not baby is going to have some pretty strong lungs if in steam 10 mins a day

[mamakali]

Why do you feel it's unsafe?

[jazzyw21]

I did with my two year old son he would actually be sleep and there wouldn't be no one else to watch him.

[AminaM1]

Being in a steamy room will  help with breathing . I dont think I would normally take that long in the shower.but  like you said  I do that with all babies in my family that have a stuffy nose.

[Mrs_Goni]

I have a 5 yr. old son & I use to either put him in his bounce chair or swing while I took a shower all the time. I did leave the door cracked open & just had him in there in a way I could look out & see him & he could see me, but most of the time he just feel asleep. Yes it does help when your baby's sick. I did it when my son would not feel well & my dr. even had me use these vapor things that go in the shower.

[secondandlastone0914]

I currently am taking ten minutes showers at night since i have a five year old whom by time shower time comes is already asleep and since my second son has been born he gets fed diaper change I get him asleep put in playpen  I grab clothes get quick shower (wrap in towel walk to bedroom get dressed) but I leave bathroom door cracked so if he crys I can hear it same with my five year old whom is currently going through a stage of have nightmares on a nightly basis

[amokarl]

My daughter had broncitis and doctor recommended her to be in the restroom while I showered to help her nose etc. Clear up

[SlavicaTurpin]

As a former military I still take the quickest showers ever! Under 7 minutes which includes shampooing my hair twice and conditioning once and soaping my body 2 and rinsing and shaving my armpits. I dont see the baby taking any of my shower time lol. In the other hand my husband likes his showers 45 minutes lol.

[expecting6thbaby]

It fine to put baby in bathroom with you with door shut. If they have mucous it is about all you can do for a small baby. Steam is good for baby's.

[alid32]

It's fine. I'd maybe crack the door and/or turn on the fan, but it's not unsafe at all.  

[ftm502]

I think its fine with the door open. You have to find a way to make time. My moms last three was all a year apart. The swing and bouncer was her best freinds when it came time to clean house and showering and things of that nature.

[3babyboyz]

I've done it when my 2 year old was little bit once in a while not all the time!

[mommybrandyozuna]

I showered with my daughter in her swing I knew she would be ok for 15 min all fed and freshly changed and most times I would come out and she would be asleep! So u have to find to me and make time it's hard for all ftm in the beginning to work out a new life schedule!  

[GigiBella]

I took quick showers when baby was asleep ot just waited til hubby got home.

[grizzlace]

I've done it and the steam is good for the baby's airways. Plus you can relax while your little one is in there with you. My daughter is now 7 and has an amazing respiratory system.  You could always check with your doc as well.

[knufrio]

I would put the bouncer in the bathroom but leave the door open and fan on. Plus as a mom you don't get the luxury of a 30min shower anymore anyway, 10 minutes and done.