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Original poster

To say he must take his watch off to change DS’s nappy?

128 replies

Beeiappp · 10/05/2025 11:42

I thought this was just usual and everyone did that?

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TimeForABreak4 · 10/05/2025 13:17

Never with multiple children's nappy changes have I ever had poo on a watch. Even with the once that were one and would try perform back flips when changing them. Id be very annoyed if my DH tried to tell me I must do anything tbh.

CallItHome · 10/05/2025 13:13

I think you need to dial it down a bit.

LilyJosephine · 10/05/2025 13:12

While YABU to insist on it (it’s his choice unless he has accidentally scratched him), I must admit I didn’t wear my metal watch once I’d had a baby - after I accidentally scratched DS with it once (he was a very wriggly baby!) and DS often did some awesome poonami’s (he even managed to shoot it up the wall by the changing table once or twice!) so I wasn’t risking a pricey watch as they are a pain to clean.

Trouble is you get out of the habit of wearing it though - Ive gotten used to checking my phone in my pocket or wall clocks now, so my watch just sits in the box even now DS is out of nappies.

Hankunamatata · 10/05/2025 13:12

Er nope. If I'd taken my jewellery off my wee demons would have prob ate it

SingWithMeJustForToday · 10/05/2025 13:11

Really? Why?

I’ve never taken anything off. I wear a watch, two bracelets and my marriage and engagement rings. I’ve now been doing nappies for four years and haven’t had an issue.

housethatbuiltme · 10/05/2025 13:10

Beeiappp · 10/05/2025 11:45

Because I worry he will get dirt on it! And then not be able to clean it off properly if we are out.

I stand corrected though, I’m obviously in the wrong here!!

Dirt?

You mean shit?

Why on earth are you getting shit on your wrists?

How do you change a nappy, that thats even possible? I'm disabled with motor issues and have never managed to get shit up my arms. It a bizarre thing to think is a big likely to occur risk.

sprigatito · 10/05/2025 13:09

I would try to loosen up about trace amounts of baby shit if I were you! You are going to end up covered in it at some point. (Fond memories of the time DS1 let rip during a nappy change and fully pebble-dashed DH’s glasses).

BobbyBiscuits · 10/05/2025 13:07

I guess if he's not very good at changing the baby or there was a massive poonami I'd imagine the Rolex could bear the consequences to an extent.
But surely it's his watch and if you don't think he's capable of cleaning off poo from something valuable then that doesn't say much for his personal hygiene.

Shinealighty · 10/05/2025 13:05

I think people should be a bit kinder to the OP I think there is obviously something deeper going on and I hope that she (I’m assuming a she) is okay.

KnickerlessParsons · 10/05/2025 13:04

Does he have to take his watch off when he wipes his own bum too?

Shinealighty · 10/05/2025 13:03

OP, kindly do you have OCD with contamination? I’ve never thought to remove a watch for nappies

GoodWorkSally · 10/05/2025 13:02

I think all the posters making silly puns should dial it down.

Neveranynamesleft · 10/05/2025 13:02

Baby can learn to tell the time at the same time....

B1indEye · 10/05/2025 13:00

JLou08 · 10/05/2025 12:46

Poo. Babies poo. I change their nappy to clean it off them.
They do roll around in the garden, yes, but it's not only at nappy changing time that I would be touching them.

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Dirt to me means something connected with soil, I dont think I've come across it for baby poo 😁

2ndbestslayer · 10/05/2025 12:56

I strongly urge you against micro managing your other half like this. You're creating a situation where you are chief/default parent. Yoú may like that control now but at some point you'll regret it when you end up picking up the parental load all the time

ItGhoul · 10/05/2025 12:56

Beeiappp · 10/05/2025 11:45

Because I worry he will get dirt on it! And then not be able to clean it off properly if we are out.

I stand corrected though, I’m obviously in the wrong here!!

You’re being a bit paranoid! Just let him be.

NannyPlum7 · 10/05/2025 12:56

What batshittery is this now?

peeweehill · 10/05/2025 12:55

Never heard of this.
Sounds a bit much and controlling if he cant change a nappy with a watch on do it yourself.
Or get off your high horse.
Some parents today need a course and earn a licence before they become parents.

AllThatGlistensIsntCold · 10/05/2025 12:55

Surely he should strip off and don a hazard suit.

That would do the job.

LBFseBrom · 10/05/2025 12:52

I never did. Why? I didn't get poo or wee that far up my wrists. If I did, I'd obviously clean it but it never happened.

Wee is sterile unless there is an infection.

No doubt he washes his hands after doing the change.

Honestly, the things people think of.

SnobblyBobbly · 10/05/2025 12:51

What?

StupidBoy · 10/05/2025 12:48

Beeiappp · 10/05/2025 11:45

Because I worry he will get dirt on it! And then not be able to clean it off properly if we are out.

I stand corrected though, I’m obviously in the wrong here!!

Do you ask him to take it off when he cleans is own arse after a shit too?

Because that's just ask likely to result in a shitty watch strap. Either way, soap and water will sort it out.

Tourmalines · 10/05/2025 12:47

JohnMajorsChicken · 10/05/2025 12:15

... and who are you tell an adult what he must do?

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why ? Is a question, it’s not telling anyone what to do .

JLou08 · 10/05/2025 12:46

B1indEye · 10/05/2025 12:21

Do your babies roll around in the garden? Where would dirt be coming from?

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Poo. Babies poo. I change their nappy to clean it off them.
They do roll around in the garden, yes, but it's not only at nappy changing time that I would be touching them.

YearlySubscriptionRenewal · 10/05/2025 12:39

TheWombatleague · 10/05/2025 12:34

I used my big hand for the legs and my little hand for the wipes.

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I see what you did there 😂