Where to put baby so I can shower

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm actually the total opposite of an AP. I don't need my kids attached to me all the time and I'm ok with someone crying sometimes when I need to get something done quickly. I also think independent play is very important and she gets plenty of that. With that said I don't like the idea of her screaming for 15 minutes while I take a shower and leave her in her crib. The tub idea would be great but unfortunately we don't have a separate tub from the shower.

Put her in the exersaucer and let her watch TV for 15 minutes. Find a baby video that will keep her occupied.

Alternatively, you could shower while she naps or shower after she goes to bed, the night before.

[Anonymous]

I started showering at night, just before bed.

[Anonymous]

Baby proof the bathroom and bring toys in for her, playing peek a boo around the curtain or something so you can keep an eye out. Or shower before you go to bed.

[Anonymous]

i showered at night, after kids are in bed. so relaxing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i showered at night, after kids are in bed. so relaxing!

I used to do that but the shower is on the same wall as oldest DCs bedroom and the water hits the wall and wakes DC so no more nighttime showers for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The tub is a hard surface. What a bad idea for a kid who is just sitting up. I can hear her head clunking against the tub as I write this.

OP, do you have a jolly jumper thing you can hang in the doorway? My kid LOVED that thing.

This is what I did.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seconding her crib or a pack & play. It's healthy for children to learn to amuse themselves and enjoy their own company.

Yes, plus I think its good for babes to associate their crib with someplace they can have fun, so if they wake up a touch earlier than you can handle on some mornings they can play in there and be happy for a few minutes before you go to get them

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'm actually the total opposite of an AP. I don't need my kids attached to me all the time and I'm ok with someone crying sometimes when I need to get something done quickly. I also think independent play is very important and she gets plenty of that. With that said I don't like the idea of her screaming for 15 minutes while I take a shower and leave her in her crib. The tub idea would be great but unfortunately we don't have a separate tub from the shower.

Put her in the exersaucer and let her watch TV for 15 minutes. Find a baby video that will keep her occupied.

Alternatively, you could shower while she naps or shower after she goes to bed, the night before.

Just put a blanket down on the floor in the bathroom with some favorite toys.

[Anonymous]

I always showered during morning nap. If your bathroom is big enough, maybe one of those mini pack-n-plays would fit in it? She could play with some toys and might be happier to be in the room with you.

http://www.gracobaby.com/products/pages/productdetails.aspx?productid=1757431#sthash.qioRlMFg.dpbs

You might be able to find a cheap used one on craigslist.

[Anonymous]

OP, my shower is right next to DDs room, too and I've found that if I give her an hour after she goes to sleep at night, she's in a deep enough sleep that she doesn't hear it and I can shower and get ready (even blow dry my hair) at night.

[Anonymous]

I just showered or took a bath at night. If my DS went to bed at 8pm, I showered at 9 or 10.

[Anonymous]

Just see if you can put the pack n play (or similar) in the bathroom. Or take a quick one during a nap while you check the video monitor every minute or so (though I found my kid was almost always out cold for the first 20 mins of her nap).

I don't see a conflict between "AP" and helping your child to play independently. I am/do both. I also don't see leaving a child to cry alone for 15 minutes (not a short time for an infant) as a first or even second choice. Last resort, gotta do it? Yes, they won't actually die of it. But I get the feeling some PPs here are just so rigid, it's like there's one option and if it means the child cries for 15 minutes, oh well! Creativity? Outside the box thinking? Nah. Might as well get used to crying alone as soon as possible. Blah.

[Anonymous]

Pack-n-play and Quicker shower.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just see if you can put the pack n play (or similar) in the bathroom. Or take a quick one during a nap while you check the video monitor every minute or so (though I found my kid was almost always out cold for the first 20 mins of her nap).

I don't see a conflict between "AP" and helping your child to play independently. I am/do both. I also don't see leaving a child to cry alone for 15 minutes (not a short time for an infant) as a first or even second choice. Last resort, gotta do it? Yes, they won't actually die of it. But I get the feeling some PPs here are just so rigid, it's like there's one option and if it means the child cries for 15 minutes, oh well! Creativity? Outside the box thinking? Nah. Might as well get used to crying alone as soon as possible. Blah.

Your kid will be crying alone when they realize mom won't change their pull ups in college.

[Anonymous]

Bumbo seat! My 8 no old sits in one and plays with toys while I take long relaxing showers!