to think its irresponsible for my OH to leave our 2 yr old downstairs on his own?

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Argh!

I'm so angry with him rite now and generally since our little boy was born cos he just has no clue how to watch him properly but if i ever have a go at him its 'oh shes off again...' and switches off.

Is this just a general 'men' thing??

Thismorning is a prime example, hes been taking over morning duties of late due to me being 7 month pregnant so thismorning he takes DS1 downstairs and then i can hear him saying 'So r u gonna stay downstairs and be a good boy while Daddy has a shower?' now forgive me if im being unreasonable but surely im not the only one here thinking you dont leave a 2.5 yr old downstairs - on his own - while u go upstairs to have a shower??

Whats everyones opinion on this one - Am i being unreasonable to have a go at OH??

YABU I do it every day.

Totally depends on house and child.

Bonkers! I have just spent over an hour reading this and should be working

I wonder how they're finding life in Canada ......

Now this is one zombie thread I've really enjoyed

So many highlights but one that made me howl was 'if your going to critisise my grammar get it rite'

I wonder if the op is still a nightmare around

Thanks for bumping this.
What a joy it was.
I wonder where the OP is now.

I've just found this thread thanks to MaryZezItsOnlyJustNovember and it's the best hour I've spent in the office for some time (should be doing something work-related rather than trying not to snigger at MN ).

Do we think the OP has made it to Canada now?

Total classic.

Oh wow, thank you for bumping this. Have just read the whole thread and it has massively improved my day after a morning of refluxy baby. Wonder if they're still together? And where they're living

bumping just cause I can

Groan...is it REALLY worth it? I'll be up lots bf DS3.

Why????????

I think this is the same poster who wouldn't give her neighbor a nappy when asked.

Read the thread, folks. READ THE THREAD

Never going to get those 2 hours of my life back...was worth it though!!!!

Most bonkers thread ever

I popped mine in their rooms and shut the door gate, leaving the bathroom door open so I could sing, talk to them or whatever. Depends on the child but mine were climbers so never left them downstairs alone.

I left mine alone if I needed a shower, if I needed a poo I had no worries as they all followed me in to share things with me.
OP, I would be really interested in an update as by reading your posts you seen fairly high maintenance.

My DS has just turned 3. I wouldn’t leave him downstairs to have a shower. I do leave him to pop up and grab something or maybe put some washing away. I can hear if he’s upset or crying. If you’re in the shower, you wouldn’t hear any crying. I think this is irresponsible if I’m honest.

Don't you envy the days of play pens???

This thread is 10 years old.

Doesn't anyone use a play pen any more?

Or are they out of fashion, like child reins?

@howdoesyourgardengrowinmay this thread is 13 years old

Yabu but depends on house and child...I know I left DD on own downstairs when I was upstairs putting washing away etc... Up to the parent to make the call which your oh did.

Zombie ahhh...wish mnhq lock threads down that are old

Oh well, the topic was there so I commented.

My question is still relevant, I note someone else mentioned play pens a couple of years ago but no parents responded.