Despite the best of intentions, we all fail sometimes when it comes to looking after babies. Our intentions are always good but we forget things, we’re a bit too ambitious or we could just really do with one good night’s sleep.
Do these sound familiar?
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When you did wonder if your baby was too big for that cot

But got a surprise when you woke up with his fingers in your eyes.
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When you see what your baby's dad has dressed her in

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Yes, we know it's control freakery but seriously does he not know?
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When you realise there's a full nappy bag in your bag

Because you just pulled it out at work while rummaging for a pen.
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When you discover there's baby sick down your back or your top's on inside out

HOURS after you arrived at work.
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When you just knew that baby walker was a bad idea

Toddler baby + wheels = accident waiting to happen.
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When you've taken dressing up your baby in cute costumes just a bit too far

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It started with sharing snaps of your baby wearing a cute hat at a perky angle and before you know it...
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When you run out of nappies

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And only discover you've used up every single spare one, after you've taken the dirty one off.
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When you think passers-by are smiling at your baby because he's just so cute but...

...it's because his face is entirely hidden by his hat.
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When you let your baby self-feed

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Aeroplane spoon into mouth was so much easier.
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When you leave your baby for just one second (or in the care of older siblings!)

That's peanut butter, in case you were wondering.
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