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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis admitted that they bathe their young children only when they see dirt on them. It caused a lot of extreme comments, and there was no shortage of mockery of this approach to hygiene. However, did they actually say anything compromising? What do experts say about bathing toddlers?
- Frequent washing shortens life – that is an old Polish saying. There is more truth to it than you might imagine
- Too frequent washing violates the natural protective layer of our skin
- This applies to both adults, infants and small children
- According to some dermatologists, washing your entire body thoroughly from head to toe can lead to a variety of skin conditions
- In view of the above, the recent statements of Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis no longer sound as controversial as they might seem. What did they say?
- You can find more such stories on the TvoiLokony home page
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis don’t bathe their children every day
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have caused quite a stir lately when they talked about how often they bathe their children. The acting couple took part in the “Armchair Expert” podcast, in which they revealed that they only bathe their children when they saw dirt on them. Kunis also admitted that she rarely took a bath as a child. “Growing up, I didn’t have hot water and I didn’t shower too often,” she said.
– When I had children myself, I didn’t wash them every day either. I was not one of the mothers who bathe their newborns – added the actress.
– The case is simple. If you see dirt on your children, wash them. It doesn’t make sense otherwise, said Kutcher.
The actor will also share his own washing philosophy. He said he rarely took a bath. Every day he only washes his armpits and crotch, he also washes his face after returning from the gym.
- The doctor calls: we should wash only three parts of the body every day
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have been a couple since 2012. They got married in 2015. They have a 7-year-old daughter, Wyatt Isabelle, and a XNUMX-year younger son, Dimitri Portwood.
How often should several-year-old children be bathed? What are the experts saying?
The actors’ confessions met with extreme reactions from Internet users. There were a lot of voices in support, but it was about their children’s hygiene rather than how often Kutcher was washed. A large part of the comments said that washing children too often does not have a good effect on the lipid layer, their immune system and skin.
- Thorough hand washing prevents disease
Perhaps surprisingly, the position of experts is similar. The American Academy of Dermatology believes that children from 6 to 11 years of age do not need to be bathed every day, 1-2 baths a week is enough. Of course, children should bathe when exposed to dust, sand or mud. A bath is also recommended after leaving the swimming pool or a natural water reservoir. It also depends on the weather (on hot days, bathing should be more frequent), physical activity or personal needs.
According to American dermatologists, daily showering is advisable only after children enter puberty.
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The position of Polish paediatricians is similar. Doctors say that in recent years, the approach to hygiene of both babies and toddlers has changed. In the past, people talked about the necessity of daily bathing, now the role of good bacteria in our body is emphasized, which we deprive ourselves of by washing too often.
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