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Baby won't sleep
Hi there, I would appreciate any advice / experience: The problem is a 8 month old baby who just will not sleep. From 8pm to 1am is OK in the cot, then its up and crying and end up having to bring out of cot and into bed and ends up sleeping for 10 minutes to 1 hour and up again and crying etc... all night long. Sleeps…
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I'm thinking of buying a Swing
I am thinking of buying my son a swing for his first birthday. I am looking for a single frame swing, suitable for all ages with the option of buying a baby seat to fix on to it. The last time I looked at swings was when I was a child myself, so I haven’t a clue what are good makes and what is a good price/supplier. Can…
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Memo Boards
Does anyone know if it is possible to buy a new surface to put over the top of my kitchen memo board? I've got a really big board which is half cork half white baord and the white side is very worn as it was wiped with the wrong cloth/cleanser once abnd was damaged. I reallymovoe my board - sonmetimes its the only…
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CSA & Access
Just wanted to mention that site is so addictive!*! But on a serious note can anyone give me advice please? My sis has serious cash problems bringing up a toddler on her own. She works full time and has a pretty decent job and gets tax credits, her son's father lives away and they are on speaking terms (he visits once 6/8…
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LONG POST! Brith to 5 Yeas old :£50K+ ?
I don't know how many of you will have see the recent media reports on the "real" cost of raising a child in the pre-school years, here is the link to a short report on the BBC new site : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4312395.stm Unfortuantely this story doesn't break it down very much but it was broken down in…
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How can I get through to my daughter?
Anyone offer advice? My daughter is 18 and leaving college this summer. She has a weekend job at Littlewoods. She gets paid on the 21st of the month. Last month she went overdrawn at the bank, as it was the first time they didn't charge her. I told her to organise an overdraft, she didn't and yesterday she got a letter…
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Help! Credit card liability when couples split up?...
Hi, I hope someone can help me out! My best friend and her husband separated about 5 months ago, and they are in the process of selling the house and sorting out their finances etc. She has always been fairly sensible with money, and used to balance transfer their credit cards. The problem is that just before they…
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Messy divorce
Hi Some help/advice appreciated. A friend (male) is going through a messy divorce. They've been married 25 yrs+ and have been seperated for over five years. Divorce proceedings took place around 5 years ago and its still not resolved! He has a new partner and they have moved away and got their own house (although they had…
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M&S wedding cake
Does anyone know how much the M&S wedding cakes are? I just want a single, large sponge one. I have been on the website but can't find the price anywhere.
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School Uniforms - Good or Bad??
Hi all, I wanted to get your opinions on whether you agree with school uniforms or not. Whether children should be able to wear their own clothes for individuality, or should wear a uniform for smartness. Or even taking it further should schools resort back to the shirts, ties and v-neck jumpers instead of polo shirts and…
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where do I stand
I have seperated from mu husband and I have bought my own house. I now want to make a will and leave all of my own savings and property to my niece. Can I do this or would he have a claim
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Would i be better off getting married
I am currently living with my gf and our 1 year old daughter is there a reason to get married to save money ? I ask this because i recently found out married couples get a better car insurance deal compared to unmarried couples and is there other things which can affect us by the way we are very happy and both dont care…
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Animal Lovers
I've put this in here, as my cat is like family so it seemed the most appropriate place!! I just received this from Dogs Trust, and would appreciate it if anyone who loves animals will read it and take action. It doesn't cost anything except your time. Time to read this, and time to send your own email. Please help. Dogs…
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Double income or single income?
Not sure if this should be in the tax forum or now - but I've put it here as it does relate to families. I'm going to send this letter to my local MP: Dear Sir / Madam, I read with interest the latest government plans to extend the number of weeks maternity leave for working mothers. While I applaud the governments attempt…
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Travel Cot?
Anyone got any advice/ info on travel cots? Which are best?, is it worth buying a cheap one or splashing out on a expensive one? And finally..... Anyone seen a good deal in any shops/ online stores?!
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moses basket covers
i have a moses basket already from last pregnancy, but it needs new covers as they are very worn,also looking for a different colours choice. does anyone know of anywhere that just sells the covers for moses baskets, i can't sew so making them would be a no no for me!! any ideas please?
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Access rights by absent parent
Just something that is bothering me. When I split with my ex-husband 3 years ago, we never got a formal access arrangement drawn up. He works shifts, so it's not possible for him to always have them at the same time each week. Over the three year period, he has only taken them out 1-2 times a month for 2-3 hours at a time.…
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washable nappies - which brand to use and where to find them cheap?
hi, i know there was a thread about washable nappies earlier but it got a bit heated. i was wondering if maybe we could have one where we discuss which brands we've used and what we thought, or where to get them cheap (and don't get into the rights or wrongs of washable versus disposable or breast versus bottle). i'm…
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Confused about eggs?
There's an interesting article in the March edition of the BBC Wildlife magazine about eggs. Some of the details are: Lion Quality Code - this symbol applies to eggs from battery hens. Class A eggs - if the egg box doesn't specify barn, free-range or organic then the eggs were laid by battery hens. RSPCA Freedom Foods -…
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School PE kit - Cost?
Hi My son has started at the local secondary school and after only 6 months has lost his PE kit. At £40 for only the compulsory items I am more than a bit peeved! Can everyone else tell me how much there secondary school PE kit costs as this seems an awful lot of money, not to mention hassle to get it all mail order at 1…
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