Any other expectant Dads?

[Jambo85]

mattfuey said:

Blown2CV said:

Look into the internet discussions on those milk prep things as there are downsides some of which might be dealbreakers. I think something to do with sterilisation and the heat of the liquid? Can’t remember.

From what I remember when we were looking at them before our first was born, the issue is when they haven’t been in use for some time & are empty. Can get mould build up in the lines.

Essentially if you’ve got one, get rid of it when you no longer use it, don’t store it thinking you’ll use it again.

Meh, they have a cleaning cycle and the first shot that comes out the nozzle is scolding hot. Not possible for them to dispense any living bacteria or fungus!

Lady Jambo did quite a bit of reading when I picked ours up - the reason they’re “not recommended” is that the manufacturers refuse to divulge their IP by explaining exactly how it works, apparently. Which is odd, because it’s hardly rocket science. I did some tests with ours that after shaking the hot shot on the milk powder it was still hot enough to kill anything, so I was happy enough.

And frankly, these are so widely used that if there was an issue there would have been a scandal before now.

[Blown2CV]

mattfuey said:

Blown2CV said:

Look into the internet discussions on those milk prep things as there are downsides some of which might be dealbreakers. I think something to do with sterilisation and the heat of the liquid? Can’t remember.

From what I remember when we were looking at them before our first was born, the issue is when they haven’t been in use for some time & are empty. Can get mould build up in the lines.

Essentially if you’ve got one, get rid of it when you no longer use it, don’t store it thinking you’ll use it again.

I thought it was something to do with the heat being perfect for instant drinking but not hot enough to kill germs. Or something .

[ooid]

I genuinely hated all those bottle cleaning phases and fortunately we moved into 90% breastfeed only until solid food. I think he was still topping up with breastfeed until 1 year old though. Used those ready made small aptamils (with pre-cleaned nozzles) when necessary.

A quick question to experienced dads, have any of you used Au-Pairs before? I hear post Brexit the whole thing became quite difficult, but registering with an agency soon.

[JimmyConwayNW]

We have three kids. Three girls. I'm 37. The youngest will start school in September 2025.
Mrs is on about wanting another.

I'd like one, if I just didn't have to do a single thing for it until it was 2. Just about at a point where I am not permanantly exhausted, the kids sleep 7-7, works good, fitness back on track etc.

How much is a nanny or au pair?

[RayDonovan]

Why does she want another Child?

[okgo]

JimmyConwayNW said:

We have three kids. Three girls. I'm 37. The youngest will start school in September 2025.
Mrs is on about wanting another.

I'd like one, if I just didn't have to do a single thing for it until it was 2. Just about at a point where I am not permanantly exhausted, the kids sleep 7-7, works good, fitness back on track etc.

How much is a nanny or au pair?

Nanny starts to make sense with two or more young kids I think. Mate of mine has one, I think it’s about £45k all in. Which is significantly cheaper than two sets of London nursery fees.

I suspect it’s one of those things that only works if nursery where you live is expensive. Not sure on au pair but they’d need to live in the house which is a big difference. But they always used to be buttons by comparison. Not sure if laws prevent it and they just get min wage/pension etc these days.

[ooid]

AU pair is min monthly £360 for U.K. max stay 2 years but most leaves after 1 year.

They are living in mostly young students from overseas. My colleague has one as he has twins, they love it.