OMG mould under baby's mattress!

tiamai_d

minimoneysaver wrote: »

To all of those mothers with babies who have icky necks.... you should be cleaning it thoroughly after EVERY feed. That should not be happening! Even if you wipe it properly with warm water and a clean cloth each time, you will not get that happening. Don't forget to check behind and in their ears too. Sometimes as the milk dribbles out it can congregate around the ear area on the way to the neck. Sorry, but it is basic hygiene.

Funny that its basic hygiene since DS2 also got a stinky neck while he was in SCBU. The nurses were not that bothered and it (his neck and face area) was bathed at each 'cares', every 4 hours as well as after a feed (not that he actually managed to feed enough for dribbles it was mainly NGU tube).

Sometimes it just happens despite your best efforts, it doesn't mean we are lazy or neglectful.

tiamai_d

Is it damp mould or maybe just where baby has been sick and it has went mouldy? Remembering that it wouldn't be blue mould if there was a lack of air getting to it.

Bronnie

If the weather's dry, open the windows wide to air the house for a while during the day. If it's damp outside, just open them a little to ventilate the rooms after you've been sleeping as we breathe out a lot of water vapour overnight. Don't run your heating and have your windows open wide, it's just a waste of £££. Close the windows as dusk falls as the evening air carries moisture.

Keep moisture levels down by keeping the bathroom door closed when you run the bath/shower. Afterwards, open the window, but still keep the door shut to get rid of the moist air and stop it circulating round the house.

Keep interior door closed to the kitchen when you're cooking and try to avoid drying wet washing indoors. Starting it off on an airer in an unheated but ventilated porch is best, if poss. Finish it off indoors when it's as close to dry as poss. I know it's tricky in the winter!

Try to keep a lower but more consistent background heat, rather than quick blasts at a higher temp

hth

SkintGypsy

minimoneysaver wrote: »

To all of those mothers with babies who have icky necks.... you should be cleaning it thoroughly after EVERY feed. That should not be happening! Even if you wipe it properly with warm water and a clean cloth each time, you will not get that happening. Don't forget to check behind and in their ears too. Sometimes as the milk dribbles out it can congregate around the ear area on the way to the neck. Sorry, but it is basic hygiene.

My son is breastfed and doesn't dribble his milk. He does however have reflux and is sick from morning til night. He is cleaned regularly, in between his numerous costume changes, and has never had a sore neck despite the fact that he has several chins to contend with. I think our hygiene is fine, but thanks for your concern.

KSB235

Just wandered across this thread - I don't have any children, so can't comment on the rest of the post, but we had mould on the underside of our own matress last winter, the bed was pushed up against an outside wall under a window which didn't help, but to counteract the problem i bought a de-humidifier (just an argos value one to see how well it works) and haven't looked back, the room feels so much warmer too so would definitely recommend if you are having problems with mould/damp. It also means the washing on the clothes horse dries quicker too!

skintchick

The cheesy neck thing is really common. My health visitor said not to worry just to clean it and I also used Sudocrem when it looked sore. It isn;t a sign of dirty parents, what a rude thing to say!

msfoxymax

skintchick wrote: »

The cheesy neck thing is really common. My health visitor said not to worry just to clean it and I also used Sudocrem when it looked sore. It isn;t a sign of dirty parents, what a rude thing to say!

Well said!! Wash thinking the comment was rude too :eek:

GEEGEE8

Get a dehumidifyer! They are brilliant and will take all the damp and moisture out of the air within a few days.. you will be amazed at how much water it collects!

Seriously, save yourself a lot of bother and get one