I've let DD1 bathe on her own since around 2, but I stayed pretty close by at first. She was getting herself out after pulling the plug and getting dried and dressed by herself at three. She has a very healthy respect for water, could swim like a fish and i know she can be trusted not to do anything silly. Also, she's on her own, so no one to play up with. She's started occasionally shutting the door at six but it's more because she wants to sing without an audience.

At swimming she and her two little seven year old friends (boys) still shower together (they've been doing it for years). The older one is just starting to think it might not be cool. But usually they're too busy mucking around to worry.

I've actually had DD1 fall asleep in the bath twice. Lying on her back, obviously the water isn't deep! I went in when the singing had stopped.