Any other expectant Dads?
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chip*]onuber said:
They grow up so fast.
So so true.
It didn't seem that long ago that I started to post on this thread! Next thing I know, my girl is three, and I just came back from collecting her new school uniform. s
t just got real as they say!!! 
Same here. My son is so excited that he keeps asking to wear his uniform So so true.
It didn't seem that long ago that I started to post on this thread! Next thing I know, my girl is three, and I just came back from collecting her new school uniform. s
t just got real as they say!!! It’s gone by far too quickly
random question for the parents here: when did you change from giving your kid a bath to a shower?!?
reason I ask is- we currently only have a fixed head shower. meaning baby codie gets bathed on the kitchen table in a baby bath. this is ok at the moment, but at 7 months, we’re starting to think the bathroom renovation might be needed asap to get a proper bath installed.
however we would much rather stick with a nice walk in shower (except this time with hose/ shower head attachment) instead of a bath (don’t have room for both). just trying to figure out if we are gonna end up with a bath we don’t really want and only use it for a year or could we do the walk in shower and get by using an inflatable bath for codie?!?
reason I ask is- we currently only have a fixed head shower. meaning baby codie gets bathed on the kitchen table in a baby bath. this is ok at the moment, but at 7 months, we’re starting to think the bathroom renovation might be needed asap to get a proper bath installed.
however we would much rather stick with a nice walk in shower (except this time with hose/ shower head attachment) instead of a bath (don’t have room for both). just trying to figure out if we are gonna end up with a bath we don’t really want and only use it for a year or could we do the walk in shower and get by using an inflatable bath for codie?!?
For kids baths aren't just about getting clean - they are a source of play for years and a good way for them to relax before bed, chill out, cool down in the heat, warm up in the cold.
You can also add lots of fun (bath toys, shaving foam, etc) which they also love. Also some kids don't like showers (forget to close their eyes when being shampooed)
Our 7 and 3 year old love baths and will bath together and play for 40 mins, or until the water is stone cold.
Get a bath with a good overhead shower.
You can also add lots of fun (bath toys, shaving foam, etc) which they also love. Also some kids don't like showers (forget to close their eyes when being shampooed)
Our 7 and 3 year old love baths and will bath together and play for 40 mins, or until the water is stone cold.
Get a bath with a good overhead shower.
Again, a positive remark for a bath with a shower hose on one end. Easy to sit baby in, lean over and rinse clean. Once old enough, put the plug in, put bubble bath in, hand over empty bubble bath bottle, lots of fun to be had.
Recently stayed at a place with just a walk in shower, and to try clean baby, around the glass enclosures, with the shower water spraying out and onto the carpet, and you cannot get to all parts of baby, and no fun to be had when you turn the water off - would give that a miss. (carpeted bathrooms, yeah, not my choice....)
Word of warning - if you do get a bath, and if you do have some of the syringes from the calpol bottles, do not teach your kid how to squirt water using this. I now can no longer gain entry to the bathroom without getting squirted - and the giggles that follow.
Recently stayed at a place with just a walk in shower, and to try clean baby, around the glass enclosures, with the shower water spraying out and onto the carpet, and you cannot get to all parts of baby, and no fun to be had when you turn the water off - would give that a miss. (carpeted bathrooms, yeah, not my choice....)
Word of warning - if you do get a bath, and if you do have some of the syringes from the calpol bottles, do not teach your kid how to squirt water using this. I now can no longer gain entry to the bathroom without getting squirted - and the giggles that follow.
Peanut Gallery said:
Word of warning - if you do get a bath, and if you do have some of the syringes from the calpol bottles, do not teach your kid how to squirt water using this. I now can no longer gain entry to the bathroom without getting squirted - and the giggles that follow.
Ha - mine as well! Only now the eldest has shown the youngest how to do it.vaud said:
Peanut Gallery said:
Word of warning - if you do get a bath, and if you do have some of the syringes from the calpol bottles, do not teach your kid how to squirt water using this. I now can no longer gain entry to the bathroom without getting squirted - and the giggles that follow.
Ha - mine as well! Only now the eldest has shown the youngest how to do it.was pretty sure it was going to have to be a shower over bath setup when we redone the bathroom. I know i ‘could’ just give them a shower/ rinse down, but she definitely enjoys just chilling in her baby bath or inflatable bath, we are just gonna have to suck it up and not have the nice walk in shower, that can be the next bathroom refurb another 10yrs down the line
Well my daughter is going to be 1 next Wednesday! I know all us dads say this but honestly WHERE THE HELL DID THE TIME GO!
I'm not going to lie 0-6 months were a blur for me and i can't remember how to look after a new born again! Been such a rollercoaster but she's such a great happy, friendly little girl!
I'm not going to lie 0-6 months were a blur for me and i can't remember how to look after a new born again! Been such a rollercoaster but she's such a great happy, friendly little girl!
vonuber said:
God their hair is a pain.
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Strainer-Stainless-Brit...I have that fun to come - I don't have any hair left, and hers is too short for now. Although she still wants to go to the hairdressers, and sits there like a primadonna.
richatnort said:
Well my daughter is going to be 1 next Wednesday! I know all us dads say this but honestly WHERE THE HELL DID THE TIME GO!
I'm not going to lie 0-6 months were a blur for me and i can't remember how to look after a new born again! Been such a rollercoaster but she's such a great happy, friendly little girl!
Congratulations, and I'm with you on that one! Mines nearly 11 months already and it only seems like yesterday we were leaving the hospital. I'm not going to lie 0-6 months were a blur for me and i can't remember how to look after a new born again! Been such a rollercoaster but she's such a great happy, friendly little girl!
Mine is extremely happy all the time too, well apart from bed time at the moment, but that's just to do with another 'leap' as per the Wonder Weeks book
She's got her own little personality now and she's brilliant. Love her to bits
I really hope this Covid stuff goes away soon as I worry about her not socialising with other kids. She never sees other babies and it feels like she's missing out on that aspect of life at the moment.
Back in this thread again, little one is due 8th September and I’m wondering where the time has gone?!
I have popped in here a few times for advice and thankfully it’s been a great help. I set a target to be ready to go with nursery finished and bag packed by 1st august and only missed that target by a few days.
Final thing to build was a Snuzpod next to me crib which went well aside from a captive nut missing from a pole, thankfully they were very good with sending out a replacement one quickly, so cot is all done and sitting in the nursery for now... It all felt very real after doing that.
Had our final 36 week scan today, we have chosen an elective Caesarian but apparently because she’s in breech and turned around this may well be the only option anyway. We will get a date for the Caesarian by post this week hopefully!
Corona related birth stuff - me and my partner have to self isolate for 2 weeks prior to delivery and take a COVID test 3 days before. I am allowed to stay for 3 hours after delivery the first day and then if my partner is admitted any longer I get an hour a day. NHS have been very good with ante natal classes, we have been doing 1-1 sessions over a zoom type video chat, this has helped immensely as we feel 10x more prepared.
I have popped in here a few times for advice and thankfully it’s been a great help. I set a target to be ready to go with nursery finished and bag packed by 1st august and only missed that target by a few days.
Final thing to build was a Snuzpod next to me crib which went well aside from a captive nut missing from a pole, thankfully they were very good with sending out a replacement one quickly, so cot is all done and sitting in the nursery for now... It all felt very real after doing that.
Had our final 36 week scan today, we have chosen an elective Caesarian but apparently because she’s in breech and turned around this may well be the only option anyway. We will get a date for the Caesarian by post this week hopefully!
Corona related birth stuff - me and my partner have to self isolate for 2 weeks prior to delivery and take a COVID test 3 days before. I am allowed to stay for 3 hours after delivery the first day and then if my partner is admitted any longer I get an hour a day. NHS have been very good with ante natal classes, we have been doing 1-1 sessions over a zoom type video chat, this has helped immensely as we feel 10x more prepared.
Gallons Per Mile said:
Congratulations, and I'm with you on that one! Mines nearly 11 months already and it only seems like yesterday we were leaving the hospital.
Mine is extremely happy all the time too, well apart from bed time at the moment, but that's just to do with another 'leap' as per the Wonder Weeks book
She's got her own little personality now and she's brilliant. Love her to bits
I really hope this Covid stuff goes away soon as I worry about her not socialising with other kids. She never sees other babies and it feels like she's missing out on that aspect of life at the moment.
Glad all is well with you mate! It's so nice their personalities coming out! I love to tickle her because the giggle she gives is just bloody adorable! I also work in the kitchen and she walks in on her walker, sees me, lights up her face and waves! It's my favourite bit! She also waves goodbye too when she leaves the kitchen and you can hear her giggle as she's walking out! Mine is extremely happy all the time too, well apart from bed time at the moment, but that's just to do with another 'leap' as per the Wonder Weeks book
She's got her own little personality now and she's brilliant. Love her to bits
I really hope this Covid stuff goes away soon as I worry about her not socialising with other kids. She never sees other babies and it feels like she's missing out on that aspect of life at the moment.
Covid is a pain! We did NCT and have a really close couple we all get on great Inc babies and we've agreed to bubble together as the benefits over family who are Miles away out strips it for us. So those two play a lot in the week and she's also in nursery two days a week which has helped her development too so if yours is going to nursery don't worry too much she'll develop loads then!
P.s. Hope every one and their kids surviving this heat!
thatsprettyshady said:
Corona related birth stuff - me and my partner have to self isolate for 2 weeks prior to delivery and take a COVID test 3 days before. I am allowed to stay for 3 hours after delivery the first day and then if my partner is admitted any longer I get an hour a day. NHS have been very good with ante natal classes, we have been doing 1-1 sessions over a zoom type video chat, this has helped immensely as we feel 10x more prepared.
We had a cesarian and cant believe how fast it was all done!Covid ill be frank has been a PITA with baby matters. I was allowed to stay most of the day when baby was born but not allowed back in the ward if i left. Take plenty to drink / eat as they dont feed / hydrate you (well our hospital didnt)
Next day i was only allowed in for visiting hours then asked to leave having to sit in the car for a few hours till she was allowed out.
Good luck and enjoy your sleep lol
vonuber said:
Covid has been really damaging to a lot of young people I think, especially mentally.
Some parents have told me that there 2 and 3 yr olds had forgotten how to interact with kids - might be a complete hyperbole, but I'm glad we have two so they could interact with each other.
I think so two. Ours interacted and little one (3) went straight back to nursery as soon as they opened. The eldest went back top school, we went on holiday where there were peer aged kids and she is in summer camp all summer - I was getting worried for her mental health towards the end of lockdown.Some parents have told me that there 2 and 3 yr olds had forgotten how to interact with kids - might be a complete hyperbole, but I'm glad we have two so they could interact with each other.
My 3 yr old niece (only child) however has not interacted with another child since March and her parents have kept her out of all settings... and her behaviours are not good - and deteriorating.
Some of this stuff can't be "undone" I fear.
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