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

[YummyMummy1208]

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??

[podgymumma]

YABU I do it every day.

[Mylittlepuds]

Totally depends on house and child.

[AngelWreakinHavoc]

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

[oldnewmummy]

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

[MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavour]

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

[LadyBeagle]

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

[jumpingjackhash]

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.

[Tallgiraffe]

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

[MmeLindor]

bumping just cause I can

[woopsidaisy]

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

[idshagphilspencer]

Why????????

[mynewpassion]

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

[MmeLindor]

Read the thread, folks. READ THE THREAD

[bugsyburge]

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

[morefoolyou]

Most bonkers thread ever

[Jamiefraserskilt]

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.

[Ginburee]

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.

[Jammydodger6]

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.

[mrsBtheparker]

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

[lourac4]

This thread is 10 years old.

[howdoesyourgardengrowinmay]

Doesn't anyone use a play pen any more?

Or are they out of fashion, like child reins?

[SparklyBlackKitten]

@howdoesyourgardengrowinmay this thread is 13 years old

[londonrach]

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.

[londonrach]

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

[howdoesyourgardengrowinmay]

@howdoesyourgardengrowinmay

Doesn't anyone use a play pen any more?

Or are they out of fashion, like child reins?

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.