Ironing??

**mushpea** · 19-10-2010, 10:42 AM

I have a almost 4yrold today and wonded ,, whilst he has his half hour tv time this after noon is it wrong to do the ironing? i ususaly only sit there or do paper work so wanted to get a bit of house work done
would you do it in this situation?

**AliceK** · 19-10-2010, 10:46 AM

I'm not sure why but I have a real mental No No about ironing when working, don't ask me why.
I would happily dust, mop floors etc but not ironing. I would prefer to sit with him and maybe either chat about what we're watching or just watch him watching TV IYSWIM? I love looking at LO's faces when they're watching TV

xxxxxx

**suzyblue** · 19-10-2010, 10:50 AM

I wouldnt be able to iron either. Its too dangerous. What if the door goes or the phone?

**venus89** · 19-10-2010, 10:52 AM

Personally, no. I have a mental list of absolute 'no' things when I'm working like deep cleaning, mowing, sex (well....

) and ironing.... I just hate the thought that something might happen, say I need to dash out for whatever reason, leave LO unsupervised, they get the iron....

So no.

**Mookins** · 19-10-2010, 10:53 AM

id have to say no way, i dont iron very often but not at all when dd is around
just could not live with myself should something happen

will potter round doing little jobs, hoovering etc but ironing is a no go area for me
have 5 mins to ya self hun instaed

xx

LOOPYLISA · 19-10-2010, 10:57 AM

Whats ironing

**snufflepuff** · 19-10-2010, 11:03 AM

I would only ever iron while working if the children were sleeping.

**ClaireCM** · 19-10-2010, 11:05 AM

Well, I have ironed when my minded children have been here. I look after two 3 year olds and whilst they sleep or whilst they have their tv time, I occasionally will do some ironing. If the door or the phone goes, I unplug the iron and put it on the kitchen counter, then I answer, it doesnt take me long. If i'm too late to answer the door or phone it's tough, the children's safety comes first. If its that important, the caller will call again or the person at the door will still be there!!!

**bandlady** · 19-10-2010, 11:23 AM

Do a risk assessment and if you are happy that you have covered all scenarios then it really is up to you. I would personally only do ironing if all the children were asleep and it would only be if I really didn't have the time to do it outside of childminding.

Denise

**Gizmo** · 19-10-2010, 11:41 AM

Nono from me when they are awake, have occasionally done when they are sleeping but only if they are in cot or pram never if they are on the couch and can get to me before I get to them IYSWIM

**Pixie dust** · 19-10-2010, 11:46 AM

Sorry but I wouldn't do it either when the children are around. Ironing gets left until the week-end(which I hate doing then thinking of getting an ironing lady

). Mine don't watch tv anyway they don't bother with it, I think it's because they watch it all the time at home so when with me they rather play. When they want a bit of quiet time we read stories.

Pixie dust

Pipsqueak · 19-10-2010, 11:50 AM

To me that is a domestic chore too far.
I am all for involving the (minded) children in domestic stuff - pairing socks, hanging out washing, washing up, putting shopping away etc..... they are all great learning skills but ironing is a no-no for me.

i have only ever once got the iron out and that was because son came flying in needing something for a club. And no I didn't hit him with it lol

**atmkids** · 19-10-2010, 12:13 PM

I wouldn't do it, the ironing gets done at the weekend or for the odd 20 minutes here and there early evening once they've gone home. After all, their parents can't do their ironing while they're at work so I don't see why we should need to (and believe me I have an awful lot).

**mushpea** · 19-10-2010, 12:35 PM

thanks for your oppions folks,,, after all that he fell asleep watching tv so i did the ironing then,,, I never do the ironing when the mindess are here because i ususaly have either 3 or 4 under 5's but as it worked out today i only had him and he is so good bless him plus when he watchs tv he dosent move an inch everr!!!!,, plus i could (and have) shut the living room gate so i can see him and the tv and ensure his saftey but not an issue now.
I also end up doing at the weekends,, but as I am now going to be working saturdays too I want to get in a routine of washing and ironing after tea when the mindess have gone home so saturdays can be family day only.

**ORKSIE** · 19-10-2010, 12:41 PM

I dont think ironing should be done whilst your working...even when LO is sleeping. sposing the door bell goes, you answer the door, LO wakes up!!!!!!!

Far to scarey to even think about. Sorry, MO

**claire1980** · 19-10-2010, 12:59 PM

I'd have to say no, as other people have said "what if" etc...

I always end up doing mine in the evening when my 2 are in bed...

**bekki0405** · 19-10-2010, 01:10 PM

I personally would never iron, risk assessment or not. I know we're a home from home, but I think the risks far outweigh the benefits.
I think Ofsted would have a fit if they called round, and my own personal opinion is I'm being payed to look after the children, so I feel guilty about doing household chores which the children cannot help with.

**mushpea** · 19-10-2010, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by ORKSIE

I dont think ironing should be done whilst your working...even when LO is sleeping. sposing the door bell goes, you answer the door, LO wakes up!!!!!!!

Far to scarey to even think about. Sorry, MO

unless he climbs over 2 stairgates he wouldnt be able to get to it,,, the iron board is behind a stair gate and if the door goes i would have put it in the kitchen behind another stairgate so faill to the need for the

look,,,

~Chelle~ · 19-10-2010, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by bekki0405

I personally would never iron, risk assessment or not. I know we're a home from home, but I think the risks far outweigh the benefits.
I think Ofsted would have a fit if they called round, and my own personal opinion is I'm being payed to look after the children, so I feel guilty about doing household chores which the children cannot help with.

My thoughts exactly, there is no way I would iron whilst I am working x

**ClaireCM** · 19-10-2010, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by mushpea

unless he climbs over 2 stairgates he wouldnt be able to get to it,,, the iron board is behind a stair gate and if the door goes i would have put it in the kitchen behind another stairgate so faill to the need for the

look,,,

This is exactly my situation, if ever I iron, which I will admit I have done whilst mindees have been here, the children are asleep or transfixed with the TV and under my constant supervision. If one were to stir or door/phone goes etc, I have already stated that I put the iron in the kitchen (no access) and even then to the back of the high kitchen unit out of reach.
I fail to see why everyone is so horrified at the idea, if we are responsible and careful adults.