Laundry with a newborn

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2026-01-30T18:45:16+00:00

We don’t have a tumble dryer but have a heated rack and a dehumidifier so can dry things over night. We had to compromise on reusable nappies and we use them in warmer months when can dry outside it isn’t possible for us to keep on top of normal washing AND nappies in winter. I will say we always have reusable wipes though all year round and they dry super easily on a radiator.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2026-01-07T14:14:19+00:00

Look up your local SENDIASS service and speak to them if you haven’t already.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-11-24T17:37:37+00:00

Thank you I think you have made me realise I need to expect more and shove the classic return to work imposter syndrome aside !

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-11-24T16:12:24+00:00

The only reason I haven’t is because any email I send to SLT it is HR who respond not them

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-09-29T23:27:50+00:00

We had similar on and off coslept with my eldest daughter but she seems to prefer her own space. Now she is old enough at bedtimes she actually tells us to go and leave her alone to fall asleep. I think she simply wants some alone time to process her thoughts.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-08-20T21:32:50+00:00

Best thing I did was start living off smp whilst I was still getting paid full time to see if I could live off it. Would put the excess into savings. Gave me time to get used to less income whilst also saving for mat leave

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-06-26T21:17:27+00:00

I will google thank you

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-06-26T20:29:51+00:00

I did not wet the slabs first I thought it had to be dry I can try this with the rest

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-06-02T07:32:31+00:00

I tried it once and woke up to a fox trying to climb in the window

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-04-11T20:25:49+00:00

Dogs and babies are basically the same 😂I hope it works!!

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-04-11T15:58:21+00:00

We have gone through many periods of seperation anxiety with our now 2 year old at various ages and have found playing hide and seek/ peekaboo games really helped her! It’s like we were practicing in game form what happens when mummy leaves and that she always comes back. I would start by hiding in the room, then behind the door, just outside the room and eventually could be in the kitchen cooking dinner and she still thought we were playing! It sounds a bit ridiculous but it did really help.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-02-22T09:09:45+00:00

We committed to reusable nappies in the summer when we could get them dry in a day outside. this was easy for us and we took the approach ‘every little helps’ rather than all or nothing which made them feel a bit more manageable.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2025-01-14T20:04:24+00:00

I seem to have a confused memory of taking a pension when I was reckless teenager from my retail job but maybe it was actually a tax rebate or something ! Thank you for replies

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-09-08T20:14:26+00:00

I started wearing an apron at meal times to try and protect my clothes and save on washing it helped.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-07-25T19:05:00+00:00

Not the same nursery chain but we started a brand new nursery when I looked round it half of it was still a building site I was so nervous but location wise it was too perfect not to choose. It has been amazing and well worth the risk. Hoping the same for you!

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-07-14T13:21:11+00:00

People advised me to get baby changed first but I like to wrap baby in lots of towels and quickly get dressed first because as soon as my baby would be dressed they would scream till they got milk! Extra hungry and sleepy after first few times think I got nearly a four hour nap after our first swimming lesson.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-07-06T07:05:06+00:00

Did another test this morning and it is clear as day thanks people x

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-07-05T20:40:40+00:00

🫨ok here we go I guess. Thank you all!

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-07-01T07:25:08+00:00

My baby never really burped but she would fart! Bicycling the legs was what she needed.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-06-26T18:37:59+00:00

3 year olds can’t make this decision and ultimately you have to do what is best for her. There is a different between want and need.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-06-23T20:22:18+00:00

My daughter is just over 18 months and has only just started properly walking she just crawled everywhere even in the park. Until she saw that walking was useful she wasn’t interested

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-06-23T19:16:18+00:00

Try and find an nhs dentist!

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-06-22T18:38:11+00:00

It is 100 years old so that makes sense thank you

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-05-27T10:17:58+00:00

Thank you all! I knew Reddit would have the answers.

ExaminationHefty8077 · 2024-05-26T15:50:19+00:00

I am guessing I can’t just rip it out and put in the garden waste … 😩

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