New Mom Secrets: I Let My Baby Wear a Dirty Diaper

It's hard being a new mom (or even an experienced mom to a new baby) and sometimes we do things we know we shouldn't, despite what all the experts say. But this is a safe place to share your secrets—we won't tell.

This Week's Secret:

"I don't change my baby's diaper during the night—I'm too tired. In the morning it's always filled with pee or poop, or both. He's getting an awful diaper rash, but I lied to the pediatrician saying I didn't know why his bum was all red. Sometimes if he cries a lot, my boyfriend will change his diaper while I pretend to be asleep." —anonymous

Poll Results

Question: Is it okay to let your baby sleep in a soiled diaper at night so you can catch some zzz's?

Yes, I'm a much better mom when I've had some sleep.

4%

No, especially if the poor little thing is getting a rash.

74%

Once in while if I'm really tired, but not every night.

22%

Total Votes: 791

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Poll

Is it okay to let your baby sleep in a soiled diaper at night so you can catch some zzz's?

Yes, I'm a much better mom when I've had some sleep.

No, especially if the poor little thing is getting a rash.

Once in while if I'm really tired, but not every night.

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Total Votes: 791

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We all have secrets and opinions -- so thanks to this brave mom for sharing her honest thoughts, and thank you for keeping this conversation non-judgemental!