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Hair dye around 5week old

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EGWSRB2018 · 18/09/2018 19:41

Hiya, I was wondering if anyone can help as being a first time mum I have worried myself.
Today I’ve had a hairdresser come to my home and do my hair as obliviously I haven’t had it done for nearly 9 months!
My newborn was in the living room with her dad and we were in the dining room (two separate rooms)
My baby needed changing and as dads do he doesn’t do the poo situation!
I kept my baby at a distance even got that paranoid I stripped off her clothes she had one whilst I was changing and gave her straight back to her dad once she was done.
I’m just wondering have I harmed her in any way as my hair was in a few foils and had hair dye on. I’m really worrying I’ve caused her harm,
Can someone advise?

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parklives · 18/09/2018 21:03

I can't believe in 2018 a man won't change their own child's dirty nappy and is being described as a perfect dad!
Op you do realise you are never going to be able to leave your child alone with its father for more than 20mins in case they get a dirty nappy.
Fuck knows what happens if you get ill.

Nicknacky · 18/09/2018 21:04

Op, I think you need to calm down. Why would you suddenly think you bumped her?

Elephantinacravat · 18/09/2018 21:08

Firstly - you didn't need to go nine months without dyeing your hair.

Secondly - there will be no problem with your baby being around you with foils on.

Thirdly - 'Dad' needs to fucking step up and 'do the poo situation'. Are you seriously telling us your partner won't change a shitty nappy?!

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spugzbunny · 18/09/2018 21:10

You can dye your hair when pregnant - that's very outdated advice

BarryTheKestrel · 18/09/2018 21:11

In the nicest possible way OP, calm down and unclench.

You haven't hurt your baby in any way at all. Babies cry, it's what they do. You can dye your hair in pregnancy and beyond without it affecting your baby, just don't dye their hair!

You were busy, your DP should have done the nappy, smelly or not. This has become a thing because you clearly stated in your OP that dad's don't do poo, they do, they man up and deal with the stink in the same way you do. You may have been in the house, but you were clearly busy. Would he wake you up or interrupt a shower for you do deal with it? You need to put your foot down and make sure he is doing ALL aspects of parenting.

Stop panicking. Everything and everyone is ok.

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EGWSRB2018 · 18/09/2018 21:11

I’ve just been thinking of why she screamed so loud and because I was stressing about the fumes of the hair dye I rushed out and as I was opening the door caught her a little. But I thought nothing of it at the time, just realised that might of been the reason

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Nicknacky · 18/09/2018 21:12

She’s a baby. Baby’s scream.

Did you catch her with the door or not?

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EGWSRB2018 · 18/09/2018 21:16

Yes only slightly.

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Nicknacky · 18/09/2018 21:18

Why is it only now you realised caught her with the door?

EdWinchester · 18/09/2018 21:19

He’s an absolute dream with her in every other way just won’t do a smelly nappy!

Tell him to grow the fuck up. Are you going to do all the shitty nappies for the next 2 years? If so, you're a mug.

And, yes, you need to unclench.

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EGWSRB2018 · 18/09/2018 21:23

To be honest my concern was just to get her out of the way of the fumes I knew I had caught her at the time but I didn’t think that was the reason she screamed. This probably makes no sense I’m just over thinking it all perhaps.

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Nicknacky · 18/09/2018 21:24

She is fine.

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EGWSRB2018 · 18/09/2018 21:46

Thanks everyone for commenting

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confuddeledconfuddel · 18/09/2018 21:53

@EGWSRB2018 you sound very anxious? Have you talked to anyone about this? My pfb is now coming 2 and I remember worrying about hair dye and fumes etc but honestly they will be fine! Babies scream and pick up on your stress and anxiety - it was probably just that.
Ps this time I've had my foils in throughout pregnancy and I've sat in a hairdressers with my first born and breastfeed while getting my hair done. It's fine! Otherwise how do you think hairdressers babies ever survive...

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EGWSRB2018 · 18/09/2018 22:10

I have been very anxious this evening just because I’m worrying what if I’ve harmed her in anyway.

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confuddeledconfuddel · 18/09/2018 22:19

@EGWSRB2018 you won't have and even if you did hurt her head, one things babies are good at is forgiving. I cut my babies thumb when cutting her nails at a few weeks old. I bleed and I cried and cried. I still remember the trauma my LG doesn't Grin
If this is the worst that ever happens your child they will be doing amazing. I have found the Mum guilt lessens and you do become more relaxed. Honestly even that you are worrying shows how good a job you are doing. You will both be fine Thanks

confuddeledconfuddel · 18/09/2018 22:20

I didn't bleed - I meant she bled and cried and I cried even more than she did

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EGWSRB2018 · 18/09/2018 22:46

Awww I bet that was horrible for you too I would be exactly the same!
Thank you Thats really nice of you to say. I certainly am trying my best!
Just the worrying takes over doesn’t it sometimes you never know if your doing right.

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