Question from 3rd tri about sleeping/showering

daisy_dueller

So, I might get flamed for this, but I'm asking now so that when the baby comes, I won't be a 'bad mum'...

If your baby is down for a nap, and there is no one else at home, can you leave him/her sleeping in the bassinet/crib while you shower for 10 minutes? We have an ensuite, so I could keep the bathroom door open to the bedroom, and hear if the baby cries...just wondering what the opinions of new moms were on this.

juliane2004

Yes, absolutely. If I couldnt, I'd never shower.

egankn

I'd bring the baby monitor in to the bathroom with you. Right now I bring the bassinet into the bathroom with me or I get her in the bouncy seat in there with me, she loves the sound of the shower.

hmarsano

Abso-freakin-lutly...  and eat and do laundry and wash bottles and pump and...

mrs.schwery

Of course you can. You can also put the baby in a bouncer and bring it in the bathroom with you if they are awake.... That works for us most of the time.

MrsBatty

Yep, I would agree that leaving the baby sleeping in the bassinet or crib nothing but safe.  You could leave the bathroom door open, or just take the baby monitor into the bathroom with you.

MrsBatty

hmarsano:

Abso-freakin-lutly...  and eat and do laundry and wash bottles and pump and...

lol ... 

rebeccaontherocks

Absolutely yes, otherwise I would never get a shower.

metta1313

I would never shower if I didn't do this.  The first time I was a bit on edge, but after that, I totally felt comfortable.

MrsPatterson

Definitely.  As pp's have said, you can also put your LO in the bouncy seat and bring him into the bathroom with you.  Baby sleep time is the best time to get things done!

Mee83shell

No flames here!(I had to call my mom to figure out if this was okay :-))

Absolutely! If you don't, you won't ever get a shower :-)

Also, when LO is big enough to sit in the bouncy seat, you can put him or her in the bathroom in that so he/she can see you if you pull the curtain back.  I turn on the fan and leave the door open.  LO loves the sound of the running water :-)

jenna0627

Those are the most precious 15 minute of the day IMO. Wherever Trent falls asleep I place the moniter then I lock the dog in another room and enjoy my shower.

elliotandnicole

I either put DS in the bassinet and roll it into the bathroom, or put him in his bouncer while I shower.  

fionacaitlin

I run around my house like a mad women while he's sleeping! (I've even run across the street to the mailbox once or twice)

MrsPreK

Yes! =D

thetwistedwillow

hmarsano:

Abso-freakin-lutly...  and eat and do laundry and wash bottles and pump and...

You're not a bad mother. While baby is in the bassinet/crib they are safe (pending you don't have stuff in the crib with them). If you have a pet, though, I'd make sure the animal is locked out of whatever room baby is in.

daisy_dueller

This is awesome news!!! haha.

I was so worried about not being able to shower when I wanted to! Thanks for putting me at ease, ladies!

Mrs.DeliaMarieP

yes, absolutely

i almost always ended up waiting for dh to get home, but on days i felt grubby id shower during a nap

desilynn@csufresno.edu

ditto

nmc29

Mrs.DeliaMarieP:

yes, absolutely

i almost always ended up waiting for dh to get home, but on days i felt grubby id shower during a nap

This.  

Unless I feel disgusting, I wait until DH gets home.   I have put him in his bouncy in the bathroom with me.  He liked the sound of the water.

Lil'Misa

I bring the bouncer into the bathroom with me. I have a dog and don't like leaving the baby alone.  If I didn't have a dog I would just bring the monitor with me into the bathroom.