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Would you put your six month old in a pushchair that has had mice in?

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TheChamberofCarrots · 20/07/2007 20:28

I'm going to a wedding tomorrow so dug out DD's old pushchair that was only used for a month or so, it folds easily in the car and I'm getting a lift from a friend. When I unfolded it there were a few droppings, we had mice just before christmas and this had been at the back of the cupboard.

Dh wants me to clean it rather than getting a new one so I've put the cosytoes through a boil wash and scrubbed the rest of the material with boiling water and tea tree oil. I still don't feel that comfortable about it. Am I mad for putting him in it or mad for chucking it out?

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LoonyLyraLovegood · 20/07/2007 21:12

You'd be mad to chuck it out. Wash it with diluted Dettol. It will be fine.

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TheChamberofCarrots · 20/07/2007 21:12

He has taken Ds1 to see Harry Potter.

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Tatties · 20/07/2007 21:12

MrsC I have issues too, and I would be a bit twitchy, but having cleaned it thoroughly in the manner you describe, I think I would use it. If you are really uncomfortable, put a blanket/sheet underneath dd. Before you need to use it again I would give it a good airing outside in the sunshine (if we get any that is )

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Wisteria · 20/07/2007 21:13

PMSL at Milton = holy water

Tatties · 20/07/2007 21:14

Sorry I meant ds

berolina · 20/07/2007 21:18

Salmonella's very heat-susceptible. If you've done it with boiling water it'll be fine.

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TheChamberofCarrots · 20/07/2007 21:18

Thanks, Tatties, I don't think there will be much sun tomorrow, feel a bit sorry for the bride.

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TheChamberofCarrots · 20/07/2007 21:20

Really Berolina? That's very reassuring

Mind you, at this rate it won't dry

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lionheart · 20/07/2007 21:26

Have issues too so would go for the all over scrub with dettol and then wash with water to rinse off the traces of the disinfectant.

Then would also take a long, long shower.

sazzybee · 20/07/2007 21:26

Oh shit - this thread has reminded me that I've left a muslin and a babygro soaking in Milton since Wednesday

They'll be rags now won't they?

TooTicky · 21/07/2007 00:12

It'll be fine.

Flibbertyjibbet · 21/07/2007 00:19

Can you put a nice little blanket in for dd to sit on, then she won't be in contact with where the mice have been, if that makes you feel better?
We also had mice (so happy to see on this thread we are not alone!) - and we just cleaned and washed as you can't throw out everything they've touched.

Carnoodleusfudge · 21/07/2007 00:21

Only after taking the mice out

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