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What kind of parent would you be in the wild?! Take Dettol’s Quiz to find out and let us know what you think. £300 voucher to be won!NOW CLOSED

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EllieMumsnet · 25/09/2017 16:53

Dettol has launched a quiz on Mumsnet in partnership with their new ‘Protect like a Mother’ campaign. Have a go and let us know what you think of your result!

Here’s what Dettol has to say: “We know that a mother’s protection of her child is unconditional and just like an animal in the wild, she will do whatever it takes to create a safe environment for her family. We provide mums with that same unconditional protection for the whole family throughout the home.”

Any nature documentary will tell you that mothers in the wild are not to be crossed when it comes to their young. However, they all have their own individual styles of protection. Take the quiz and find out what type of animal mum you’re most like! Do you protect your child like an Elephant? Or are you more like a monkey? Or even a lion?! Have a go and come back here and let us know what you are. Do you agree with the result? Whatever kind of parent you turn out to be in the wild, we would love to hear what your thoughts are.

Everyone who posts on this thread, after taking the quiz will be entered into a prize draw to win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck
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What kind of parent would you be in the wild?! Take Dettol’s Quiz to find out and let us know what you think. £300 voucher to be won!NOW CLOSED
OP posts:
vickyors · 26/09/2017 21:58

I'm an elephant...

thirdeyemagic · 26/09/2017 21:59

Bear :)
Although I was hoping wolf since I call my daughter "cub"
Grin

buckley1983 · 26/09/2017 22:06

I'm a bear too.. pretty fair assessment. I'm happy to take bear!

'You might not be the loudest, most outgoing parent but when push comes to shove you're there to step up to any parenting challenge. You prefer situations you're familiar with and once someone gets to know you they couldn't find a better friend in you...'

Disclaimer: unless friend is suggesting I put myself in a situation I am unfamiliar with. In that instance I would be a rather useless friend!

Alexandra87 · 26/09/2017 22:16

I'm a bear. Although I couldn't find a didnt baby proof at all option or an option for when they've hurt themselves at the park that says well I did tell you not to hang from the monkey bars by your toes.

svalentine60 · 26/09/2017 22:30

I'm an eagle mother :) I'd probably go a bit further and say i am very overprotective

kafelnikov · 26/09/2017 22:33

Another bear..and it’s probably pretty accurate

Jessiecat27 · 26/09/2017 22:35

I got bear, I agree!

Treaclespongeandcustard · 26/09/2017 22:37

I got bear too

felicity69 · 26/09/2017 22:44

I am an Eagle :D

SaltySeaBird · 26/09/2017 22:45

Also a bear but that was very random, none of the answers were that relevant and the description at the end was just odd.

Glad I'm not the only bear who didn't baby proof their house!

Butteredparsnip1ps · 26/09/2017 22:47

I'm an Elephant

Yup, Fat & slow Grinthat's gonna make me rush out and buy Dettol.

I had to lie about soft play too. Us Pachyderms don't do soft play.

HalimaB · 26/09/2017 22:51

I'm an elephant...however I probably could easily be another different animal as answers are not so clear cut

sweir1 · 26/09/2017 22:55

I'm an eagle.

hayli · 26/09/2017 23:03

Elephant! 😂
Ps Dettol has always been a staple as in my mums house as far as i can remember. Even now

Blizy · 26/09/2017 23:04

I'm a bear

Stephgr8 · 26/09/2017 23:31

I'm a lion - it's the only time I've done a test which comes out with me being "leader of the pack" - usually I'm way down the list!

Ttbb · 26/09/2017 23:32

I got bear. The questions, or rather the answers, seemed a bit off the mark but the ultimate result is fairly accurate oddly enough.

laurzj82 · 27/09/2017 00:29

I am the fun mum apparently. Who knew?

laurzj82 · 27/09/2017 00:31

Sorry: animal is monkey. Thought that was my daughter, not me!

coolaschmoola · 27/09/2017 00:33

I'm a bear.

Dixiestampsagain · 27/09/2017 01:19

I'm an elephant-interesting!

pinkrosexxoxxx · 27/09/2017 01:37

Eagle

TellMeItsNotTrue · 27/09/2017 02:56

I got bear and I have to say it's pretty much spot on!

You might not be the loudest, most outgoing parent but when push comes to shove you're there to step up to any parenting challenge. You prefer situations you're familiar with and once someone gets to know you they couldn't find a better friend in you

AnotherBreakfast · 27/09/2017 03:16

I got elephant 🐘

GiftMeUp · 27/09/2017 03:59

I'm an eagle!