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What to do with old baby/toddler clothes.
My son has a ton and a half of baby clothes that I want to offload. In the past I have given them to charity shops but I am feeling less generous now :o :o and would actually like to get something for them. They are mainly M&S and Mothercare - no designer names - and on the whole, are in good condition. I just wondered…
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Bluewater baby show - any codes or bluewater staff?
Hi all, I'm trying to get tickets for the baby show at bluewater in kent for october but trying to find some codes, usually bluewater staff get a code for tickets which find their way onto forums etc but I'm not having any joy and its looking like an expensive day for us who are going otherwise Thanks!
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Child support from Step parents
Is it true that if I were to live with or marry someone with a young child that they financially support via the CSA, then my wages will be taken into consideration when payment calculations are made? i.e Am I expected to pay for a partners child that isn't mine?
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Help legal advice on county court fees -maintenance
Hi all, Can anyone give the legal viewpoint or the benefit of their experience when dealing with an attempt to change who the maintenance payment is made to in a county court ? Overview Married then divorced, years ago with a now 18 yr old resulting from the union. The child has always lived with and been looked after by…
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Need Urgent Help. . . please!
Hi guys, I'm not a mum but i didn't know where else to post this. I started a job just a few days ago, but i don't get paid for another 2 and half weeks. I was on jsa for about 5 weeks but that was cut off last week so i don't get the last payment i was relying on. I don't have any family i can ask for help and the one…
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Toys / Clubcard
*Apologies if in the wrong forum* Hiya, Its the first year I’ve started to save my tesco clubcardpoints instead of just using them for money off shopping and i wondered whethersomeone could help me: With regards to the double up/boost: Does anyone know /believe whether toys will be included in this at all near Christmas?…
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Non stick saucepans
I need to replace my saucepans and wondered if anyone can recommend a set that are durable non stick and won't cost me the earth?
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batteries
I have realised very quickly that toys eat up lots of batteries. Is it worth investing in a rechargeable device that uses rechargeable batteries. and if so, which ones are best and cost effective? thanks
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Halifax Junior ISA
I live in Edinburgh and recently opened a Halifax Junior ISA online for my 20 month old son with a rate of 6% providing a parent already holds a Halifax ISA. I have had numerous problems trying to manage this account and would like to alert other parents to this problem. When I call the phone number at the top of Halifax…
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Advice required
Hi I am in urgent need of advice and/or tips. Long story so please bear with me... I have been married for just over two years and have recently had a baby. When I was pregnant we moved to a bigger home with a huge mortgage (about £900 per month). It was more than doable on both of our salaries, however to mortgage is only…
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Sterilizing Fluid
Does anyone know where I can get hold of own brand sterilizing fluid? I have been looking for ages and have only been able to find Milton. All the usual places (supermarkets, etc) no longer seem to stock their own and Milton is just too expensive. Can anybody help? Thanks in advance. :D
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Changing bag that looks like a handbag
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a changing bag that looks like a handbag (also where to buy them). I'm looking to buy one for a friend. Thanks
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Bargain hunting for forthcoming baby.. help!
Hi everyone We are bargain hunting for baby due early next year. We managed to bag a maxi cosi car seat (stage 1 though), for £10 new from Halfords, and a TT steriliser (electric) for £6.99 from Tesco using CC points. I know plenty can be bought second hand but I wondered of any offers on or ways to get things cheaply? We…
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Should I get a double buggy?
I'm expecting my second when DS will be almost 3, he walks quite well but its much quicker to pop him in the stroller. The double prams seem expensive and I was wondering if any of you use them and what you'd recommend. We walk 30-45 mins each way to toddler group
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3 types of baby bjorn carriers: what are the differences?
On amazon I can see the original, miracle and active. just wondered what the differences are please
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Should my daughters contribute to the house?
I am a single full time working parent and both my daughters live at home. One works part-time and is going to Uni in Sept but is still going to be living at home and continuing to work part time. the other daughter has started work. I have now lost CB and CTC and i was wondering how i go about working out how much they…
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bottles - pumps and sterlizers?
Hi I am planning to breast feed when my baby arrives and was looking at getting a breast pump, bottles and sterlizer so that I am able to leave baby with OH on the rare occasion I may venture out the house on my own. I am also planning a trip home - south africa in April - baby will be 6 months - will I still be…
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Hipp Organic - making up...confusion
Hi, I've decided to give Hipp Organic formula (the new version) a go because my wee one is quite windy and often cries when passing it from either end. I've been making up 2 bottles in advance when she was on Aptamil which has been fine and makes going out etc far easier. Anyway, with this new Hipp Organic I noticed one…
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Free Baby Patterns - Kindle book 11 August to 15 August
‘Visual Baby Shapes’ by Damian Comfort will be free for five days, between 11 Aug and 15 Aug. To find it, go to the Amazon search box and type Visual Baby Shapes. This is an E-book of high-contrast black and white patterns for babies. New mums in the UK get a small booklet of black and white patterns in their welcome pack…
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really skinny,really tall 13 year od
any recs for school trousers for my DS? thanks