Parents of school-aged youngsters may wonder how often children between the ages of six and 11 need to bathe. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, children between the ages of six and 11 may not require a daily bath. Though it's worth noting that such children can take daily baths, the AAD notes that children in this age group need a bath at least once or twice per week, but beyond that bathing schedules may be contingent on a host of variables specific to each child. For example, children will need a bath after swimming in a pool, lake or ocean regardless of how long it's been since their most recent bath. In addition, children who get dirty playing or those who are sweaty or develop body odor during the day should take a bath at night. It's also noteworthy that showers can enter kids' hygiene routine around age six or seven. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that six- or seven-year-old children are typically capable of cleaning their bodies and washing their hair by themselves in the shower.
