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Newsweek
9 hours ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Mom Gets Son To Sleep, Feels 'So Guilty' Over What She Sees on Baby Cam
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mom-of-two found a genius way of getting her infant son to sleep, but when she checked in on his baby cam, what she saw left her heartbroken. Parenthood brings with it a myriad of challenges that change and evolve as children grow up. In the first few years at least, one of the biggest centers on sleep, or rather the lack of it. According to one 2019 study published in the journal Sleep, moms and dads can expect to experience some form of sleep deprivation for the first six years of their child's life. For those parents in the trenches of that developmental stage, exhaustion and frustration can set in when a child struggles to get the necessary rest. Louise Wright, from Nottinghamshire in the U.K, knows this only too well. She's a mom of two with 7-year-old and 4-month-old boys to contend with. Right now, it's the younger of her two sons who is proving problematic at bedtime. "He is 4 months old and in the 4-month sleep regression which is really tough, especially when I have another kid to settle," Wright said. "The days feel long when they don't nap and so you often count down until bedtime. It can be really frustrating pacing the room waiting for them to sleep then trying to transfer them into their cot." One night recently, Wright hit upon an idea to help her understandably clingy son get off to sleep when she put him down in his bed. "I decided to take off my T-shirt and put it beside him," Wright said. Aware that it wouldn't be safe for him to sleep the whole night through alongside the garment, Wright switched on her son's baby cam and moved to the other room where she would watch and wait until he was fast asleep. But then something unexpected happened. "As I watched him, I sat down for the first time that day and of course as a parent all the guilt begins to sneak in that you yelled too much or wished the time away," Wright said. "As I watched him snuffle up to my T-shirt and take comfort from it I felt so sad for rushing the bedtime process because all he needed was me, his mum." Eager to express the conflicting emotions she felt in that moment, Wright posted a clip of the baby cam footage to her TikTok, @lemon_squeezey, explaining how watching her son cuddle into the T-shirt left her feeling "so guilty." This feeling of guilt wasn't just focused solely on her younger son either. "My other boy is 7 and although he's independent and can do his own thing while he waits for me to settle his brother, it's not fair on him to miss out on time or to have a snappy irritable parent," Wright said. The video was met with a positive response though as other moms online sought to reassure her. "You're an amazing mum," one viewer wrote. "It's very valid to feel touched out and overstimulated but in the end of it all." Wright hopes the video reminds people how tough motherhood can be in these moments. "It's lonely being a mum and sometimes you can feel as though you are the only one in the depths of sleep deprivation," she said. Though she may have been struggling at that precise moment, the response this clip and many others like it, that she has shared online, has helped her realize she is not alone. "I've built a great community of mum friends," she said. One day her kids will both sleep soundly in their beds. Until then, Wright is determined to enjoy every moment she can.
Edinburgh Live
18-05-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Live
Cleaning hack makes stained baking trays look 'good as new' and all you need is 2p
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info There are numerous thrifty and clever cleaning hacks out there that claim to restore household items and jewellery to their former glory. Another crowd-pleaser has emerged which claims to tackle stubborn stains on your old baking trays without the need for extensive elbow grease. The best bit? This cleaning tip requires barely any effort and all you need is a single 2p coin. The trick initially made waves in January 2020 when Louise Wright posted before and after snaps on the Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook group, urging members not to chuck away their grimy baking trays. READ MORE - Prince William's rare comment about future reduced King Charles 'to tears' READ MORE - ITV Alison Hammond's incredible 11 stone weight loss after ditching two foods Louise warned: "Don't bin baking trays. I spend a fortune on baking trays because I buy the cheaper range and they don't last long being marked by tough cooking stains." Indeed, many feel compelled to discard their cookware due to persistent marks, reports the Mirror. "But I tried the 2p trick going about and it worked," Louise revealed. Then she broke down the startlingly straightforward method: "Rub the baking tray with the 2p [coin] and then wash as you would with daily dishes. (Image: Hinch Army Cleaning Tips) (Image: Hinch Army Cleaning Tips) "It works, takes away the burnt marks left from baking/cooking. No more binning and replacing." Louise's post quickly gained a torrent of likes and grateful comments, with followers lauding her for sharing such a practical tip – and for saving them dosh on kitchen gear. One commenter enthused about the hack: "Fabulous, thank you." A different one expressed regret, "OMG the money I've wasted throwing them away." Another chimed in with anticipation to test out the method: "Will give this a go now," they said, thanking for the tip, "Thanks for sharing." The cleaning process was even branded as a "game-changer" by an individual blown away by the budget-conscious and effortless approach. Expanding the scope of its application, another person recognised the hack's potential for addressing other kinds of persistent stains and deposits. They remarked that the 2p technique could also be used to combat limescale that often plagues taps and shower heads. However, if tenacious limescale is your primary issue, there are several other proven cleaning hacks to bear in mind. Out of five exceptional ones we've put to the test before, one emerged as the outright favourite. Top five cleaning hacks to banish limescale:. - Mixing vinegar with washing-up liquid. - Using vinegar and baking soda. - Combining citric acid, baking soda and water. - Diluting fabric softener in water. - Spraying Pink Stuff Window and Glass Cleaner infused with Rose Vinegar Spray.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Cleaning hack makes stained baking trays look brand new and all you need is 2p
A low-effort, low-cost cleaning hack has resurfaced and it promises to save many a fortune on replacing baking trays and many stained kitchen equipment There are a number of low-budget and innovative cleaning hacks that promise to make household items and even jewellery look "good as new'. Another popular one has resurfaced which helps get rid of stains from your old baking trays without spending too long scrubbing at them. The best part? This cleaning trick is not only incredibly low-effort but you only need a 2p coin to try it. The hack was first shared in January 2020 by Louise Wright on the Facebook group, Hinch Army Cleaning Tips, where she posted before and after pictures, urging people not to throw out their dirty baking trays. Louise advised: "Don't bin baking trays. I spend a fortune on baking trays because I buy the cheaper range and they don't last long being marked by tough cooking stains.' She isn't alone, stubborn stains lead many to think their equipment is swiftly unusable. "But I tried the 2p trick going about and it worked," shared Louise. She then detailed the surprisingly simple procedure, instructing: "Rub the baking tray with the 2p [coin] and then wash as you would with daily dishes. "It works, takes away the burnt marks left from baking/cooking. No more binning and replacing." The post received a flood of likes and positive comments, with many users expressing gratitude to Louise for posting the nifty suggestion. And saving them a fortune on replacing kitchen equipment in the future. One commenter wrote of the hack: "Fabulous, thank you." Another lamented, "OMG the money I've wasted throwing them away." A third said they were excited to try the hack for themselves, "Will give this a go now," they declared, adding, "Thanks for sharing." It was even hailed as a "game-changer" by someone in awe of the budget-friendly cleaning process that requires such little elbow grease. One individual went a step further, seeing potential for other ways the hack could help with other types of stubborn stains and build-up. The user noted that the 2p method could also tackle limescale commonly found on the end of taps and showerheads. If stubborn limescale is your main concern though, there are a few other tried and tested cleaning hacks that you might want to consider. We've tested out five great ones before, but one was the clear winner. Five cleaning hacks for removing limescale Vinegar and washing up liquid Vinegar and baking soda Citric acid, baking soda and water Fabric softener and water Pink Stuff Window & Glass Cleaner with Rose Vinegar Spray
