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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. As mentioned, we do have a lot of parts/bottles, but of course they have to be washed at some point. Sounds like the dishwasher is the way to go; that should work as long as DH runs the regular stuff during the day (since our dishwasher is typicslly full already), one of us unloads it in the evening, and then I can run it another time overnight. I’m guessing most of you have better dishwashers than we do, since our stuff generally needs a pre-dishwasher rinse to get really clean. Maybe it’s time for a new one.

[b]No one thinks we should split up this task in the evenings?[/b] Under this scenario I assume I’m still the one dealing with the bottles/pump parts, although I hope the dishwasher will cut back on the time. Oh well. [/quote]
No. Your husband has been with the three month old all day. You put the parts in the dishwasher and grab the dry ones in the AM. And if the excuse now is your dishwasher is old, then replace it. And if you need more room. Switch to paper plates/cups until the baby moves to solids. Look for solutions not problems.

And you handling the pump/bottle parts doesn’t mean you also do the cooking, cleaning up, bath, bedtime, overnight feedings all be. Those are shared chores.

Btw you mentioned that when your husband offers to wash the parts, if it’s not done after you’ve showered you just do it. Why? Why are you not letting him finish it after he’s done relaxing before going to bed?
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