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Baby screaming, kids starving what do you do?

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morphlerana · 11/06/2024 16:14

So my 6 month old is teething, not well and won't stop screaming, he's tired, and wants to contact nap. When I try put him down, screaming starts.

My 6 yr old and 3 year old are hungry I need to prepare dinner. Do I let him scream?? I had to for 5 minutes while I made the 3 year old lunch today and had the neighbours asking if everything is okay because of the screaming
But what realistically do I do.

OP posts:
Curtainpoles · 11/06/2024 16:17

I used a sling for the baby when in a similar scenario. The one I used the baby could go on your back at 6 months.

Dartmoorcheffy · 11/06/2024 16:17

Can the 6 year old sit and hold the baby?

tonyhawks23 · 11/06/2024 16:16

You can put him in a sling to nap while you make dinner etc.

GasPanic1 · 11/06/2024 16:16

I think this is the appropriate time for an oven dinner. Chuck on the baking tray into the oven 25 mins later you have dinner. Add beans, peas and sweetcorn for veg.