Men giving babies baths is unethical!!

Actually, my husband is well trained at giving baths. The first time he tried to skate by on a fake bath (one where no shampoo or soap is used) I made him take them back upstairs and do it over. Now he bathes both young children and shampoos their hair. He even knows enough to use conditioner on the 5 year old to prevent brushing hassles later(she has very long hair.). It took several episodes of him screaming at me from the bathroom because he had a naked dripping infant and no towel or diaper before he got his method just right. Now he knows to line up PJ's and diaper, towels, comb, powder, etc before you start the water in the tub. I have known enough men to recognize their games. They figure if they do a crappy job of whatever chore you assign to them, they will never have to do it again. Unfortunately for my man, I was raised by a Marine. I was taught if you don't do it right the first time you get to do it over again until you GET it right. HAHA You are right though, sometimes it is easier to just do it yourself rather than take the time to train them.

If a guy doesn't know how to give a baby a bath, it's because he was never taught the proper way to do so. It's not like babies come with an instruction booklet. It's hard enough for women to figure out the whole parenting thing. If you want a man to give a baby a proper bath, make sure to show him how. Let him watch you do it. And if he really just can't get the hang of it, do it yourself.

I think that some men can do the job, but women are much better at it for sure.

When my son was born,it was by c-section and I cleaned him and then wrapped him.This was not the only time I bathed him.My ex and I took turns with all aspects of his upbringing.I find sharing of jobs helps the child not stereo type people.

Instead of going off on him, why don't you show him the proper way? how can men learn if the woman comes in and pushes them out of the way and never explains anything? My husband didn't have any experience with children, he never babysat like I did so he was clueless. I showed him what to do and he is a pro. Take the time to teach him instead of yelling at him that he is doing wrong.

Well ys women are generally more concerned about cleanliness and that's why moms are always moms! I guess fathers could do some jobs better than moms and vice versa. division of labour at home I guess!

i didn't have this prob with my ex-husband before, because we bathe our son together :)

not all men are the same,... but they do say if you want somthing done right do it your self

Man can do everything right if you ask him to do it right.

Men are just a little bit lazy thats all. But seeing your other posts about how wonderful your husband is and how hard he works to bring in some money, its maybe understandable that the poor guy is abit lazy when it comes to bathing the baby! Hehe

Men have to be trained on how to do these things. My dad and my brothers were trained on how to take care of me when my mom was away. I peronally wouldnt let my husband bathe my baby until he or she is at least able to sit up. Sometimes men are rough and heavy handed but dont realize it.

its just because its very natural too man not to do that can of thing hehe.

I have to disagree there is a single dad next door to me with triplets. His mothers lives with them he does a wonderful job with everything. Most of them then I would have agreed.

Well as the saying goes, If you want anything done, do it yourself. And anything to do with men and kids probably fits into this category. If I leave the children with my husband I'm liable to come home and find them wearing the most absurd things for example, in the middle of summer, a summer skirt, heavy wooly tights and a heavy jumper. They could be wearing t-shirts in the winter.

As long as the male (or female in some cases) are willing to take the time to learn how to bathe a child, there are no problems with allowing them to do it. Sometimes guys (or girls) are too scared to do it. They are afraid that they will hut the child. Patience is the key.

no use bringin in a generalization. just because your husband cant do it, it doesnt mean that no other husband or man can. and i dont understand what it has got to do with ETHICS.

My sons father is pretty good at giving him baths, thank God..lol.. My only problem with him is that he uses TOO MUCH baby shampoo and body wash for him..