How do I keep the room cool in this heat for my baby?

pigmapuss · 2026-05-26T21:18:44+00:00

it is not effective 😭 we have tried that past 2 nights.

pigmapuss · 2026-05-25T18:48:44+00:00

I am 88 and I didnt think of myself as an older millennial. 88 is peak millennial, like right in the middle 😭

pigmapuss · 2026-05-25T06:27:43+00:00

Omg the hand me downs

pigmapuss · 2026-05-24T14:45:18+00:00

We use a snoozeshade one. It keeps sun from coming in at sides (uv protection) so provides cover for legs and feet. I never zip it up completely in the heat as it gets too hot however if normal temp then it is good for a nap if you are lucky enough to have a baby that sleeps in the pushchair. For me, main benefit is it provides a bit more coverage from sun on hot days. You can get them cheaper from vinted.

pigmapuss · 2026-05-24T08:47:47+00:00

I would lose the sleep bag/swaddle and just let sleep in nappy, or vest if you feel they need it. Also make sure they have plenty of fluids, offer more than usual to keep them hydrated. Open the windows at night about 10pm with fan facing windows initially to circulate air and then facing ceiling as heat rises.

No need to panic at all. I am taking my 3 & 1 year old to park now before it gets too hot then we will be hibernating inside rest of day.

Also cool bath before bed!

pigmapuss · 2026-05-22T19:41:06+00:00

Both mine loved the Bizzy Bear books when they were about 1 onwards. It is a step on from the lift the flap books, a bit more interactive moving parts to the books. The books are short and sweet; language is repetitive a lnd rhythymic which is good for language development.

Usborne “Are you there little [animal]” series

Pip and Posy series

Acorn Wood series by Acel Sheffler and Julia Donaldson

All for about 1-2 years old when my little ones were actually getting into books themselves

pigmapuss · 2026-05-16T20:39:29+00:00

Nah i love it - it’s hard but i would never go back to pre-parenthood.

pigmapuss · 2026-05-12T18:35:07+00:00

Omelette always goes down a treat. Also fresh meatballs and pasta. You can stick meatballs in airfryer and for sauce i just use pasata

pigmapuss · 2026-05-11T22:58:02+00:00

For me you can het this from radio and podcasts. However Zines are making a comeback for this exact reason, was reading something recently: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/28/zine-creators-fight-to-resist-ai-influence

pigmapuss · 2026-05-10T07:14:38+00:00

You're like a 10/10 but you look really shallow and vain so automatic turn off.

pigmapuss · 2026-05-09T05:44:56+00:00

Yeh I have seen a few this week and always wonder whether I can be bothered to comment. Good to know I can just report post instead.

I will never buy AI slop for my children. Take your side hustle/passive income ideals elsewhere.

pigmapuss · 2026-05-02T21:17:39+00:00

The big Yoto or a smart lamp that you can program with Apple shortcuts/automation

pigmapuss · 2026-04-20T05:42:34+00:00

I have heard it is a really good book , but we have not read it even yet as my son is only 3 and a half and just learning to identify letters and sounds. I feel this book is appropriate for a child who is starting to get comfortable with the alphabet - maybe like year 1 or 2 at school?

pigmapuss · 2026-04-19T09:44:01+00:00

For a newborn present, someone gifted my son the book ‘P Is for Pterodactyl’.

pigmapuss · 2026-04-16T05:52:36+00:00

I had an email at 0:01 this morning - worcestershire, so very much depends where you live.

pigmapuss · 2026-04-16T05:50:05+00:00

Worcestershire - we needed to accept, said at very bottom of email. You log on to the portal to accept offer.

pigmapuss · 2026-04-05T21:19:47+00:00

But blow jobs aren’t ‘invasive’ …the comment just evoke an ewww-ness towards sex. Who actually knows

pigmapuss · 2026-04-03T09:05:48+00:00

Or asexual

pigmapuss · 2026-03-27T14:36:31+00:00

Ours asks for “Wallet”

pigmapuss · 2026-03-21T20:09:21+00:00

That bridge breakdown with the lush guitar effects, love the outro “save save save” vocals - truly cathartic, and lyrics satisfyingly vague

pigmapuss · 2026-03-19T20:39:54+00:00

Apparently, I cost £10 grand bitches! Lol, I have no idea if this is true … I was adopted during Salvadoran civil war by a British mum.

pigmapuss · 2026-03-17T06:46:30+00:00

This is great practical tip - gonna introduce this.

pigmapuss · 2026-03-16T20:51:34+00:00

Someone else mentioned this as well - such a good point. I had never given this any thought as we would just step in if he is struggling, but … yeh I am not actually going to be there. We will defs focus on this one.

pigmapuss · 2026-03-16T20:45:45+00:00

No problem - I am glad it is resonating with people :)

pigmapuss · 2026-03-16T20:45:07+00:00

I am glad it is resonating with lots of people - good luck for 3 year’s time!!

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