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For new mums (and dads!)-- Laundry |
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by JadieLady  (August 2006) (rank 19th) |
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When the people stop coming and doing your housework and stealing your newborn, it can be hard for some mum's to find a routine that works for them. Mine for the most part is do what my little monster tells me too. for now. :) I found the hardest thing
to get done is hanging out the washing. I can't leave my baby inside where he can get into all kinds off horror (pull tv off cabinet.... licking heaters is a favourite..) and i cant let him loose in the backyard as its full of ponds rocks and creepy crawlies. i found a porta-cot solved all my hassles. a foldable portacot can be assembled andfpacked up in a matter of second, gives bub somewhere safe to play and chew on stuff where he can still see you, and you know he can't get into anything he shouldnt! It also provides bubs with sunlight. sunlight is important as it is the only natural way for the body to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced in the liver and kidneys after the skin has absorbed sunlight. it is reccomended that babies get a minimum of 5 minutes of sunlight in winter without sunscreen, and 10 in summer. this times are not long enough to cause sunburn thankfully. and most of all the kids love it :)
Another thing- don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. there is nothing worse than spending the afternoon cleanin and then bursting into tears as your partner comes home and leaves a trail of clothing throughout the house. Get your partner to help with some little things, it will ease the pressure you will undoubtedly feel here and there. but most of all remember a good mum has dirty floors and happy children :)
Lexi xxx
but shhh... don't tell the super mums out there!
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