This is quite a comprehensive list of things for new fathers to expect when it comes to parenthood, mostly practical too:
"PJ's are a waste of time.
Infants are surprisingly portable. Don't be afraid to travel.
Try to enjoy each age of your child's life.
Learn good lifting technique. Your back is the first thing that will go. A squirming 10 pound baby is harder on your back than a 25 pound toddler who knows how to keep its balance.
If this is your first child, there is no way you can fully prepare yourself for what is about to happen. Try to relax, get some rest and don't panic."
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i didn't find alot of information regarding reusable nappies in baby magazines eg mother and baby etc. if i knew about the alternative ways to deal with sterilizing and washing, i would have gave it somemore thought.
Anyway disposable nappies leak poo quite alot so u would still have to deal with some degree of yuk.
And just wait til u train the tots to use the potty/loo!
to tell the truth to wash off poo was one off the put offs with reusables. but you end up doing it anyway.
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That's a very good point - it's a messy business no matter what nappy you use. You just need to make sure that you've got plenty of soap or hand wash around to stay clean.
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I have to say that it has been brilliant this week - the first nappy free week, so we've not had to wash any and the bucket is empty! Yippeee.... (ok, lots of wet shorts and pants, but there we go).
It's important to say that children in real nappies often potty train earlier than those in disposables, partially because of the comfort. Our son has realised that he's much more mobile without a nappy on - he can climb onto more seats etc (but it does hurt more when he falls down!!!!)
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