Any other expectant Dads?
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Plenty of time to be terrified later. For example, last weekend we stayed with friends in Theale, youngest gets out of bed at about 20:00 shouting for me, asking me to
"Get the penny out".
Then he vomits all over me, so we phone 111 and they are all like
"ah he's probably fine, bring him to a hospital within 12 hours to be checked out".
Then he vomits all over me again so we decide off he goes to the Royal Berks hospital in Reading, and I stay home with oldest.
They examine him and decide he's fine, but give him an X-Ray anyway. Then they suddenly blue light him in an ambulance to Wexford Park in Slough where he as a penny removed from his throat under general anaesthetic.
It was basically a bizarre night of escalating terror as we went from not worried to absolutely beside ourselves. Anyway next day he wakes up and is fine, as if it never happened. Kids are resilient as f
k.
Christ knows where he found the penny. We never leave any money around at home because they might be resilient but they can also be as dumb as a box of rocks.
"I wanted to show the penny to you but then I decided to eat it." Genius.
"Get the penny out".
Then he vomits all over me, so we phone 111 and they are all like
"ah he's probably fine, bring him to a hospital within 12 hours to be checked out".
Then he vomits all over me again so we decide off he goes to the Royal Berks hospital in Reading, and I stay home with oldest.
They examine him and decide he's fine, but give him an X-Ray anyway. Then they suddenly blue light him in an ambulance to Wexford Park in Slough where he as a penny removed from his throat under general anaesthetic.
It was basically a bizarre night of escalating terror as we went from not worried to absolutely beside ourselves. Anyway next day he wakes up and is fine, as if it never happened. Kids are resilient as f
k. Christ knows where he found the penny. We never leave any money around at home because they might be resilient but they can also be as dumb as a box of rocks.
"I wanted to show the penny to you but then I decided to eat it." Genius.
nammynake said:
Is it normal to feel calm at this stage? I’m really excited but don’t feel nervous or anxious, although suspect that may change nearer the time!
With our first we thought the birth was pretty harrowing, but once that's over it sinks in that the birth was the easy bit. I couldn't believe that let us out of the hospital with him. We got him home, put him down in the front room in his car seat and realised that we didn't have a bloody clue what to do (I felt a bit anxious then and all three of us had a little cry).
Luckily he was a proactive baby and soon had us trained up. Subsequent babies are easy compared to the initial few weeks with your first. Try and enjoy it, time goes really fast once they get past the fire fighting stage. My first will be 10 soon and I've only just got used to being a dad
First due Guy Fawkes which means it could come sometime around Halloween I guess! I've frightened the wife by breaking it down as 5 weeks until JAE then when I come back it's 6 weeks until she starts maternity leave, it's really no time at all!
Anyone have any recommendations of baby monitors..?
Anyone have any recommendations of baby monitors..?
mazdajason said:
Anyone have any recommendations of baby monitors..?
We went through three expensive BT all singing and all dancing ones, each one failing for a different reason to the last. In the end, just bought a £15 Tomy one that is still going strong six years later and is now used for garage to house communications. mazdajason said:
Anyone have any recommendations of baby monitors..?
I'm a Dad of a 9 year old and a 9 month old.I would seriously consider a monitor that has a sensor pad attached. We had one for both our kids and we still use it on the baby. The sense of security the pad gives you, along with the peace of mind whilst trying to get a few hours sleep in are invaluable. No one likes to imagine that the worst can happen but unfortunately it sometimes does.
Best devices we ever bought, hands down.
We used an Angelcare with sensor pad, especially for when they are super small. Apparently really helps against the chance of SID, which happened to my OH's brother, so I didn't have much of a say.
Not a bad piece of kit, monitors temperature and babies breathing. If it detects a pause in breathing, it makes a single beep which is normally enough to make the baby move/prove its OK in its sleep. If there is no reaction to the beep then an alarm goes off.
Its one of these, currently on offer on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelcare-AC403-Movement-...
Not a bad piece of kit, monitors temperature and babies breathing. If it detects a pause in breathing, it makes a single beep which is normally enough to make the baby move/prove its OK in its sleep. If there is no reaction to the beep then an alarm goes off.
Its one of these, currently on offer on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angelcare-AC403-Movement-...
We have a cheapo moto monitor from Argos that you plug in a socket and a YI webcam from Amazon in his room.
We have only started using a monitor now he sleeps in a cot rather than a moses basket so is now in his own room all the time. Previously he slept in our room overnight and in his room in the moses basket during the day but you soon know when he wakes up
Never really considered a pressure pad based monitor as didn't see the need for one.
We have only started using a monitor now he sleeps in a cot rather than a moses basket so is now in his own room all the time. Previously he slept in our room overnight and in his room in the moses basket during the day but you soon know when he wakes up
Never really considered a pressure pad based monitor as didn't see the need for one.
Edited by KTF on Tuesday 17th July 11:32
We have a BT video monitor, plugs in in little ones bedroom and the receiver is battery/charger. Works quite well, its quite sensitive too so picks up all movement. Reception can be a little patchy but we're in an old house with solid walls.
Baby number two is due any day, the other half is 40 weeks on Monday, shes off for a sweep tomorrow. Fingers crossed that get things moving as were all getting a little frustrated.
We haven't found out the gender, from people we've spoken to we're finding this as quite rare nowadays?
We like the surprise, you don't get many in life anymore!
Baby number two is due any day, the other half is 40 weeks on Monday, shes off for a sweep tomorrow. Fingers crossed that get things moving as were all getting a little frustrated.
We haven't found out the gender, from people we've spoken to we're finding this as quite rare nowadays?
We like the surprise, you don't get many in life anymore!
After much researching, we got a HelloBaby monitor. Is very good, although the sound is not as good as the BT non video monitor we had prior.
The bonus about this is you can add more than one camera:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HelloBaby-Wireless-Temper...
We are now coming up to 37 weeks on Sunday, getting nervous now!
Good luck all those due imminently.
The bonus about this is you can add more than one camera:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HelloBaby-Wireless-Temper...
We are now coming up to 37 weeks on Sunday, getting nervous now!
Good luck all those due imminently.
my advice would be not to get video or 'alarm pad' monitors. The former will have you staring at the screen 24/7, and the latter will make you ill due to the stress associated with the numerous false alarms. Of course if you enjoy maintaining a state of high alert for months ahead then jump in!! You don't really need HD sound either TBH.
_dobbo_ said:
Plenty of time to be terrified later. For example, last weekend we stayed with friends in Theale, youngest gets out of bed at about 20:00 shouting for me, asking me to
"Get the penny out".
Then he vomits all over me, so we phone 111 and they are all like
"ah he's probably fine, bring him to a hospital within 12 hours to be checked out".
Then he vomits all over me again so we decide off he goes to the Royal Berks hospital in Reading, and I stay home with oldest.
They examine him and decide he's fine, but give him an X-Ray anyway. Then they suddenly blue light him in an ambulance to Wexford Park in Slough where he as a penny removed from his throat under general anaesthetic.
It was basically a bizarre night of escalating terror as we went from not worried to absolutely beside ourselves. Anyway next day he wakes up and is fine, as if it never happened. Kids are resilient as fk.
Christ knows where he found the penny. We never leave any money around at home because they might be resilient but they can also be as dumb as a box of rocks.
"I wanted to show the penny to you but then I decided to eat it." Genius.
"Get the penny out".
Then he vomits all over me, so we phone 111 and they are all like
"ah he's probably fine, bring him to a hospital within 12 hours to be checked out".
Then he vomits all over me again so we decide off he goes to the Royal Berks hospital in Reading, and I stay home with oldest.
They examine him and decide he's fine, but give him an X-Ray anyway. Then they suddenly blue light him in an ambulance to Wexford Park in Slough where he as a penny removed from his throat under general anaesthetic.
It was basically a bizarre night of escalating terror as we went from not worried to absolutely beside ourselves. Anyway next day he wakes up and is fine, as if it never happened. Kids are resilient as f
k. Christ knows where he found the penny. We never leave any money around at home because they might be resilient but they can also be as dumb as a box of rocks.
"I wanted to show the penny to you but then I decided to eat it." Genius.
they have such creative ways of attempting to terminate themselves! Well we are just into the third trimester now, and it looks like this is going to be the first time my wallet is taking a hit.....
Looking at Buggies / Car seat / Travel systems....whatever you want to call them, seems an absolute minefield!
We've almost settled on a Recaro (naturally for PH
) http://www.pramworld.co.uk/recaro-citylife-travel-...
But why do I need a Buggy, car seat AND a carry cot? Can't we just leave the baby in the car seat for carrying from place to place then just chuck it in the car? I don't see the point in the carry cot unless I'm missing something, the buggy folds to flat so the baby can sleep flat if needs be?
Do I have to spend this much? Anyone any other current recommendations?
PS the search function is useless (or I am) I'm sure this has been covered, but maybe someone just got a bang up to date deal.
Looking at Buggies / Car seat / Travel systems....whatever you want to call them, seems an absolute minefield!
We've almost settled on a Recaro (naturally for PH
) http://www.pramworld.co.uk/recaro-citylife-travel-...But why do I need a Buggy, car seat AND a carry cot? Can't we just leave the baby in the car seat for carrying from place to place then just chuck it in the car? I don't see the point in the carry cot unless I'm missing something, the buggy folds to flat so the baby can sleep flat if needs be?
Do I have to spend this much? Anyone any other current recommendations?
PS the search function is useless (or I am) I'm sure this has been covered, but maybe someone just got a bang up to date deal.
It is not recommended to leave them in the car seat for extended periods of time
We found the carry cot extremely useful for all those times we weren't going out in the car - as we live within walking distance of the town centre we would often be able to put her in there and walk her and she would be comfortable and go to sleep (maybe) or at least be comfortable enough not to cry all the time!
But we have friends who didn't buy the carry cot, and solely used the flat position of the pushchair and that worked out well for them, but they were always driving somewhere first as they lived in walking distance of nothing except a postbox and a stream.
A good idea would be to go to a big Baby and Toddler show. We did one last year and saved £300 on the whole kit - car seat, carry cot, chassis and pushchair all came as one bit and this was more than worth the entry to the show - but of course my wife did some hunting around online, signed up to some Facebook groups and got free tickets for it through one of those.
We found the carry cot extremely useful for all those times we weren't going out in the car - as we live within walking distance of the town centre we would often be able to put her in there and walk her and she would be comfortable and go to sleep (maybe) or at least be comfortable enough not to cry all the time!
But we have friends who didn't buy the carry cot, and solely used the flat position of the pushchair and that worked out well for them, but they were always driving somewhere first as they lived in walking distance of nothing except a postbox and a stream.
A good idea would be to go to a big Baby and Toddler show. We did one last year and saved £300 on the whole kit - car seat, carry cot, chassis and pushchair all came as one bit and this was more than worth the entry to the show - but of course my wife did some hunting around online, signed up to some Facebook groups and got free tickets for it through one of those.
Car seats are basically a polystyrene shell with a soft cover on. They get super hot and sweaty and the scrunched up position isn't good for them for long periods. Hence a separate buggy/pram etc so they can stay cooler and in a better position.
You don't really need the carry cot though, as you say just fold the buggy to the flat position. Ours had a foam insert to make the seat into more of a flat surface for when they are very little.
Some real bargains on the 2nd hand market, our silver Cross buggy with all the extra bits (~£800 worth) was £160 on ebay and has lasted us 3 1/2 years and two kids so far.
You don't really need the carry cot though, as you say just fold the buggy to the flat position. Ours had a foam insert to make the seat into more of a flat surface for when they are very little.
Some real bargains on the 2nd hand market, our silver Cross buggy with all the extra bits (~£800 worth) was £160 on ebay and has lasted us 3 1/2 years and two kids so far.
Edited by lufbramatt on Friday 20th July 15:30
Gary29 said:
But why do I need a Buggy, car seat AND a carry cot? Can't we just leave the baby in the car seat for carrying from place to place then just chuck it in the car? I don't see the point in the carry cot unless I'm missing something, the buggy folds to flat so the baby can sleep flat if needs be?
They are only meant to be in the car seat for 2h then have to be taken out. Fine if you are going from a to b but less so if you are out on a walk. Also if they fall asleep in the car seat you have to then take them out v leaving them in the carry cot for as long as you want.A carry cot also has a sun shade and cover which is handy when you are out and about as they really cant easily turn away when the sun is out like adults can.
Babies cannot go in the forward facing buggy until they can hold their head up (5ish months) so you wont be using it until then.
We recently moved from a carry got to the buggy when we found that he spent more time rolling over on his front in the carry cot and looking over the top than lying there doing nothing. He is much happier in the buggy as he can see whats going on as well as being reclined for nap time.
In terms of travel system we went for a Quinny Zapp Flex as we wanted the most compact, lightest folding system available. Some of the other ones we looked at were enormous when folded and weighed a tonne. I would also test drive a few as I much prefer the 'joystick' style bars that the Zapp has compared to the more traditional horizontal one.
Edited by KTF on Friday 20th July 15:32
Gary29 said:
Well we are just into the third trimester now, and it looks like this is going to be the first time my wallet is taking a hit.....
Looking at Buggies / Car seat / Travel systems....whatever you want to call them, seems an absolute minefield!
We've almost settled on a Recaro (naturally for PH) http://www.pramworld.co.uk/recaro-citylife-travel-...
But why do I need a Buggy, car seat AND a carry cot? Can't we just leave the baby in the car seat for carrying from place to place then just chuck it in the car? I don't see the point in the carry cot unless I'm missing something, the buggy folds to flat so the baby can sleep flat if needs be?
Do I have to spend this much? Anyone any other current recommendations?
PS the search function is useless (or I am) I'm sure this has been covered, but maybe someone just got a bang up to date deal.
We inherited a Quinny Buzz, which came with a carrycot and a more upright seat that we can use from 6 or 9 months, I forget which. Crucially, though, our car seat (Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus) clips onto it, so we can transfer the baby directly from the car to the pushchair without having to manhandle him.Looking at Buggies / Car seat / Travel systems....whatever you want to call them, seems an absolute minefield!
We've almost settled on a Recaro (naturally for PH
) http://www.pramworld.co.uk/recaro-citylife-travel-...But why do I need a Buggy, car seat AND a carry cot? Can't we just leave the baby in the car seat for carrying from place to place then just chuck it in the car? I don't see the point in the carry cot unless I'm missing something, the buggy folds to flat so the baby can sleep flat if needs be?
Do I have to spend this much? Anyone any other current recommendations?
PS the search function is useless (or I am) I'm sure this has been covered, but maybe someone just got a bang up to date deal.
It's not recommended to keep babies sitting for more than 2 hours at a time because their spines are still developing, hence the need for a carrycot. the added advantage of a carrycot is that you can take it with you as an overnight bed!
Our little monster still faces backwards in the buggy at 8.5 months, but that’s because he doesn’t know it can face the other way . At least when he’s facing backwards we can see what he’s getting up to!
He’s mobile now and causing havoc. Crawling, standing by holding onto things and can climb the stairs! He’s also into everything and very vocal about it all too.
. At least when he’s facing backwards we can see what he’s getting up to!He’s mobile now and causing havoc. Crawling, standing by holding onto things and can climb the stairs! He’s also into everything and very vocal about it all too.
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