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Changing nappy

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grannyactivist Tue 19-Nov-13 21:27:59

Because I so well remember my poor siblings having sore bottoms from not being changed quickly enough it's always been one of my bugbears that a dirty nappy needs to be changed immediately - and yes, I too have used a tea towel in extremis. If I'm being honest I would have been upset if it had happened to one of mine, but also would have owned up to a certain amount of responsibility for it happening on account of dad's lateness in collecting her and for not providing enough nappies in the first place. I wouldn't have borne a grudge though.

Notso Tue 19-Nov-13 21:27:56

Maybe this will be the prompt they need to make sure you are supplied with enough nappies when you look after her. Every cloud.......smile

positivepam Tue 19-Nov-13 21:24:20

I personally do not think this is an outrage at all apricot, have they never missed when she has pooed ever? It isn't always obvious straight away and I just wonder what they think was going to happen to her because she was in a soiled nappy for an hour? A slight over the top reaction I think, so please don't let it get to you and let her run around nude? I would say no to that unless you do not mind having poo deposited around your floor possibly? flowers

tanith Tue 19-Nov-13 21:21:05

Well not exactly an outrage and they seem to of gone OTT to make you feel so bad but having said that I wouldn't of left her for so long in a dirty nappy even if I'd pinned a clean tea towel or hand towel on her I would of cleaned her up and made her comfortable .
I'm sure they'll calm down and realise its not such a total disaster..

Deedaa Tue 19-Nov-13 21:19:46

I think this is a situation where the only possible comment is "S**t happens" We've surely all been in this situation at some time and it might be unfortunate, but it's certainly not an outrage. No doubt veiled (or not so veiled) remarks will be made every time you look after her - I've got several things I'm constantly reminded of but it doesn't stop them being glad that I can help out.

apricot Tue 19-Nov-13 20:56:35

I look after youngest granddaughter (2 and a bit) one day each week. Last time I ran out of nappies and she pooed half an hour before her father was due to pick her up. He was late so she had been in a dirty nappy for an hour. Both parents were furious with me. I should have taken it off and left her nude but I didn't think of that. I can't believe it's never happened to them that they could not change a nappy straight away. Of course I'd have changed it if I could.
Is this really the outrage her parents accuse me of?