Why can’t moms take showers without their babies?
A have a few mom friends who always say how tired they are and ya having a baby does seem exhausting. However, they go on about how they can’t even have a skincare routine or don’t even shower for a few days because of their babies.
Example: I went to ulta with a friend to get sunscreen and she verbatim says “I have no skincare routine, I’m a mom”. Another time she also FaceTimed me and said “I haven’t showered in a week”. She has a husband btw she is not a single mother and the husband is home every night.
I also see moms on Reddit leave comments like “oh you guys are bathing? Those were the days!”
I really don’t understand, can babies not be alone for 10 minutes if they are in a safe place? I know they cry but isn’t it fine to ignore that to do simple things like take a quick body shower or wash your face and then go back to them? (Again as long as they are in a safe place for this time).
I just really want clarity, I truly always thought babies are going to have to cry sometimes (the amount of parents I know that full on block out their kids crying I assume it’s something they are used to) . Is it detrimental to their growth if they are not attached to their moms for 10/15 minutes?