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Mummy201420202022 · 10/08/2021 17:52

Hey can anyone help please I'm looking too hire a virtual baby ( the ones that cry ) my partner is going too be a 1st time dad and I think this would help me with his confidence before we have our little bundle off joy. We don't want too send too much can anyone help? X

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Howshouldibehave · 11/08/2021 22:58

he will not be comfortable with someone's else's baby over night for 5 nights and wants newborn

Well no, I can’t imagine anyone will lend you their newborn for 5 nights even if he did feel comfortable with itGrin

Why 5 nights?!

YumBroadBeans · 11/08/2021 22:54

Are you a first time mum too OP?

PoppyDotx · 11/08/2021 22:53

I've never heard of this in general, sadly babies don't come with manuals and there's not much you can do - it's a very much learn on the job situation.

He'll get it's pretty quickly.

TriciaMcMillan · 11/08/2021 22:51

Well no, I wasn't suggesting anyone would lend you their baby, certainly not for 5 nights!? People don't usually have the opportunity to 'practice' on newborns.

It's not something I've seen in the UK for prospective parents, only in the US and largely for schools to try and combat teen pregnancy.

But I'll bow out and let someone else suggest something if they have more experience.

FlibbertyGiblets · 11/08/2021 22:49

Speak with your midwife about your concerns, she can help with advice.

I have heard of virtual babies used by schools with teenage pupils but not by members of the public.

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Mummy201420202022 · 11/08/2021 22:39

@TriciaMcMillan

Help him or help you? You refer to helping you with his confidence.

Do you mean like a doll which you have to look after? I've never heard of anyone doing this in real life. Wouldn't it be better to spend some time with an actual baby? Do you know anyone with a young baby? This seems an unusual approach to take.

And he looks at me for help with his confidence
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Mummy201420202022 · 11/08/2021 22:38

@TriciaMcMillan

Help him or help you? You refer to helping you with his confidence.

Do you mean like a doll which you have to look after? I've never heard of anyone doing this in real life. Wouldn't it be better to spend some time with an actual baby? Do you know anyone with a young baby? This seems an unusual approach to take.

I had one in school that is like a real baby he will not be comfortable with someone's else's baby over night for 5 nights and wants newborn
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TriciaMcMillan · 11/08/2021 22:12

Help him or help you? You refer to helping you with his confidence.

Do you mean like a doll which you have to look after? I've never heard of anyone doing this in real life. Wouldn't it be better to spend some time with an actual baby? Do you know anyone with a young baby? This seems an unusual approach to take.