There’s no one set age when it’s OK to bathe alone; each child is different. Some are ready to become independent bathers before others. In general, wait until your child is around 8 or 9 to let them bathe without you in the room. Of course, your toddler or preschooler can first make steps toward washing themselves, like sudsing their hair or pouring rinse water. But you should never leave a young child alone in the tub. In general, wait until your child is around 8 or 9 and then slowly allow them to complete more and more steps of bathing more independently. Once you feel confident in their skills you can begin to let them bathe with only supervision and then eventually without you in the room. As always, if you have questions about bathing your child, reach out to your pediatrician for advice.