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A lot of times we don't know a child is sick until days later when symptoms are more evident to the parent. With all the 'bugs' going around this winter, I am trying to figure out the best way to disinfect and clean my sons toys after finding out about such situations...
Part of the problem is that some toys are more easily cleaned than others. (due to the materials) I also try to use organic type cleaners when possible. Afterall, these toys end up in kids mouthes and I don't want to put anything on the toy that I wouldn't put in their mouths. Yes, I know... they eat dirt and pick things up off the floor to eat, but that is not a parents' intention; it just happens... I also know kids need to get sick to build immunity, but some illnesses are better off avoided!! Mom is tired and there are still a couple months left of winter. Yikes.
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Check out this website. It has all types of different cleaning/disinfectants that are safe to use.
Check out this website. It has all types of different cleaning/disinfectants that are safe to use.
How do you keep your toddler safe and occupied while you take a shower?
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I am so curious what other parents do. We are blessed to have a bathroom large enough to house our playpen, so my son plays in that when I need to take a shower. I'm worried about what to do when he starts getting bigger... I guess I can always shower before he wakes up, but it's a big bummer to have to get up and shower that early!
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At one point, I had a 3 year old, a 1 1/2 year old, and a newborn -- and I’ve always been a shower addict -- so I had to figure out ways to get my shower fix and prevent chaos from reigning on the home front. My husband had to leave for work just after 5 am, when I still wanted to be in bed, so having him watch the kids while I showered was never an appealing option.
I learned to shower relatively quickly (under 10 minutes) and to listen for any crying from the baby, if he was sleeping elsewhere in the house (although the sound of running water can play tricks on your ears, I find: it mimics the sound of a crying baby).
More often than not, I ended up with the whole brood in the bathroom with me: the baby in his portable car seat; the preschooler and toddler playing with toys on the floor. I’d "entertain" them by talking to them while I showered. (No wonder my showers were so short: they weren’t exactly spa-like and relaxing.)
Obviously, making the bathroom as safe as possible is important. Look for toilet-locks, bathroom cupboard locks, and make sure all medicines are stored in a lockable cabinet. There are companies that will babyproof your home from top to bottom on your behalf, if you are worried you’ll miss something.
At one point, I had a 3 year old, a 1 1/2 year old, and a newborn -- and I’ve always been a shower addict -- so I had to figure out ways to get my shower fix and prevent chaos from reigning on the home front. My husband had to leave for work just after 5 am, when I still wanted to be in bed, so having him watch the kids while I showered was never an appealing option.
I learned to shower relatively quickly (under 10 minutes) and to listen for any crying from the baby, if he was sleeping elsewhere in the house (although the sound of running water can play tricks on your ears, I find: it mimics the sound of a crying baby).
More often than not, I ended up with the whole brood in the bathroom with me: the baby in his portable car seat; the preschooler and toddler playing with toys on the floor. I’d "entertain" them by talking to them while I showered. (No wonder my showers were so short: they weren’t exactly spa-like and relaxing.)
Obviously, making the bathroom as safe as possible is important. Look for toilet-locks, bathroom cupboard locks, and make sure all medicines are stored in a lockable cabinet. There are companies that will babyproof your home from top to bottom on your behalf, if you are worried you’ll miss something.
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