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Putting olive oil into my son's ears - advice?
Teenage son finally admitted that he doesn't just ignore me, he sometimes can't hear what I'm saying. So off to the GP with his Dad, GP says his ears are 'gloopy' and put olive oil in them to clear it up. "How?" I ask. No idea. "Should I warm it up first?" No idea. "How often?" Now this one, they think the answer is just…
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First Baby on way, what to do ...........?
This is all new to us. First baby and all that. What months do we do what, eg apply to get child benefit / tax credits / anything else from birth in 6 months time? Thanks Excited Brian
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Baby Hammock
Hi guys, i just wanted to know if any of you have used a baby hammock, one of the ones that has a foldaway pine frame. I've seen a few advertised for £50+ and was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere that i can get one cheaper? Cheerz Alanalea :D
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Is there anything else i can do to save cash?
Over the last few months i have invested a lot of time and effort straightening out my finances and i just want to check with you guys to see if i have missed anything out, in my quest to save money. 1. I own my own house, without a mortgage so dont need to hunt around for a cheaper deal. 2. I have sorted my…
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Statutory maternity pay
I have posted this as well on the benefits board but someone here might be able to help me. My hubby to be and I would like to have a baby in about two years' time (ie get pregnant early 2006). At the moment I am a casual employee at a newspaper. I work full-time hours, five days a week and this is likely to continue…
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Medical treatment abroad
Hi Wonder If anybody can help us - My wife and I need a couple of small operations - Unfortunatley The NHS wont perform these until they get very bad. I was wondering if anybody, has had any medical treatment overseas: Eg France beliguim germany etc We are willing to pay for these operations) to get them performed quickly…
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School Coats
My kids grow through coats like no ones business, but been told that if the coat has another childs name in it (ie it has been a hand me down) it musn't be sent to school, as it causes confusion. is it just me, or is this madness?
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pls help - my marriage has fallen apart
My husband and I have been married nearly 2 years and we have a 1 year old. Are marriage over the last year has broken down and last night he moved out. I need to know what I might be entitled too. Our daughter is staying with me as I am a stay at home mum although I work self employed part time. We have a joint mortgage…
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The end of a relationship: should I have?
This is years after the fact but having read another post on live-in relationships and claiming a stake in property I thought I'd post my story. I met my boyfriend in 1986 and moved into his rented apartment. He shortly afterwards moved again and I went with him. The property was owned by a housing association and I became…
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Anyone know their way around the NHS?
A good friend of mine is housebound and in severe pain with knee problems. Doc, (not very sympathetic!) says 'thinks' is osteo-arthritis and may require knee replacement surgery and has referred her to a specialist. She's been waiting now for a year to see this specialist and has now been told it will be another year…
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santa website
found this just now and my kids love it, you can get certificates from santa, and santa will email you. Also there are recipes and pictures to colour in. https://www.emailsanta.com
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The Great Cheap Nappy Hunt!
Hi Folks Apologies is this has already been done on here - I had a look through and couldn't find anything. Also, apologies if this should really be on the 'I Wanna' board, but I thought it was fairly relevant for in here too... Anyway, we have a lovely baby daughter who is 4 weeks old on Friday, and we're quickly…
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Keep the kids busy???
http://snowflakes.lookandfeel.com/ I think this is a cool site, no pun intended, some really clever designs etc what do you all think? :) :)
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A plea to those with children
A plea to those with children. When a parent dies it can destroy a child’s life. I know. My mother died when I was 12. Take some time to consider what would happen. * Have you made a will? (last chance to get a solicitor to do it for free) * Discuss who would look after the kids if it happened? * What about the money,…
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Safety survey for parents of 0-4s
If you live in an area covered by Sure Start you may be able to get a home safety survey. You must be a parent of children aged 4 or under. I had the survey done and it was amazing, here is what I will be getting - FREE cupboard locks fridge lock socket covers corner cushions(for table/cupboard corners) non slip bath mat…
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Free M & S Voucher (tongue in cheek)
At parent craft the midwife told us if the waters break in Marks and Spencers they give you a voucher. Anyone know for how much. When the time comes do you think my good lady would mind if we stopped on the way to the hospital? ;D ;D ;D
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why do kids love olives??
Do understand why, but my neice when she was young loved olives, and now my 3rd old monster loves them too, and goes crazy when he sees the jar. We dont mind giving him a few now and then, but i think he had a few too many on sat nite, as they all came up later in the bed (urgh). But DAK why kids like them? Are olives any…
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Countdown Clock
I'm looking for one of those countdown clocks. I've looked at argos, dixons, debs, etc online but with no joy. Does anyone know what other name they might go by?, or indeed where i might find one? Its needs to be able to count down as far away as 2006!! Wedding day...
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Child Trust Fund - where?
Does anybody know the best places to invest the Government Child Trust fund cheques which are due to start in April 2005?
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Private prescriptions
I am trying to find the cheapest, preferrably UK-based pharmacist to fill my private prescription for Roaccutane. The best quote to date is from Pharmacy2U, which offers: 5mg x 540 for £206.42 20mg x 270 for £284.47 grand total = £490.89 (my scrip is for 30mg per day for 9 months/270 days) Any price hunt help would be…
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