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Choosing a suitable pram
I'm currently expecting my second child, after a 6 1/2 year gap. First time round I wasn't happy with my pram, but listening to other parents hardly anyone finds one they are really happy with! Things seem to have moved on a lot in the last few years, and there seems to be quite a lot of emphasis on parent facing options.…
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How much do you spend on clothes & toys
per child? Trying to put together a realistic budget...!
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Boosting Income - Stay at home mum
Hi, Do any of you ladies live in rented accommodation and are a stay at home parent? If so, how do you earn extra money or do you rely on OH to earn for the household?
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Best lightweight pushchair?
I have a Maclaren XL pushchair which has been used for two grandchildren and is now getting a bit tatty. We have another grandchild who has just turned 1 and I look after her a couple of times a week, often taking her out for a walk. The thing is, that the pushchair I have now, apart from looking rough, is really quite…
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Free Kids Eye Health and Vision Test
Hey girls, I went to these guys eyesite.co.uk/eye-health/childrens-eyesight/childrens-eye-tests at the weekend in Reading on the recommendation of a girlfriend as they do a free advanced eye test for kids. Theyre really good, check your kids eye health as well as just their eyesight! If you’re a worrier and are based in…
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Help needed to make casserole.
I hope this may be the place to get an answer to a question on cooking that I can't get an answer to on the Internet. Many years ago my old mum gave me a war time cook book that had a recipe for casserole that I want to make again. One pound of lean stewing steak cut into bits. Potato and carrots sliced into bits. Stick it…
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Childminding v nursery
My daughter is going back to work for 14 hours and she is debating whether to put her 3 yrs old son in a nursery or a child minder. The price is about the same. The child attends pre-school 3 mornings where she lives now so wants to keep him there as he is happy and has just settled down but will need to find a child…
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Would you use a second hand baby clothes store?
Hi I am a young mother and looking to start a business. My business idea is an online store that will say second hand but high quality baby clothes from next, m&s, h&m, monsoon etc and some designer clothes. I will say price per item and some multiby deals on essentials like sleep suits vest suits etc. I will also use ebay…
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Maternity Allowance
I'm wondering if any if you have claimed maternity allowance recently. It says on the .gov website that you can only apply from being 26 weeks pregnant but I don't see why this is. I'm 21 weeks gone, i have my MAT1B form and I have filled in my maternity allowance application, all ready to go - why do I have to wait 5…
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Re-useable nappies
wondering if anyone has tried re-useable nappies on a their baby, not sure if I like the idea of washing dirty nappies but I think it may work out cheaper as nappies can work out as quite pricey...:rotfl:
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finger food for babies
Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has any recipes they are willing to share for finger food/snack ideas for my 10moth old. We have a cook book and have tried a lot of things in there but only a few have turned out right and they all include lots of ingredients which then ends up going to waste as we don't use what's left.…
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Available meals made with hot water ??
Im looking for any meals/snacks which can be made just using hot water from a kettle. Obviously, there is Pot Noodle. Are there any others which can be purchased from a supermarket ? Thanks
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Family car recommendations?
Hi, I've posted this already on the motoring board but in case: I have a 1.4 ford focus (old style) at the moment and its on its last legs. I need recommendations for a new car. I have £5k to spend on one. Faults with my focus: Cramped in back with the kids car seats (2) Boot on occasion hasn't been big enough its a 3 door…
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Property advice following divorce
Hello, I’m seeking property advice following the divorce of my parents. Background information: My parents bought a property together in the early 1980s but they then divorced in the mid 1990s. My dad moved out of the property prior to the divorce whereas my mum remained in the property (along with me and my older brother)…
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Allowance for 18 year old
Our eldest has very recently turned 18. He's in his second year of college (year 13 / equivalent of upper 6th in my day!). He volunteers weekly to help out with dog training and randomly 'earns' £10 per week (but this isn't reliable) as a thank you. He walks our dog for us probably 5 times a week but this is the only thing…
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Complicated Question - Maximising Childcare Vouchers
Apologies this is a complicated question and may be in the wrong place so feel free to move this if that is the case. I currently claim childcare vouchers through my employer. My wife in her current job has just been taken over by a new company under TUPE which also offers Childcare vouchers (where as her old employer…
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First primary school allocation worry
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Baby Dan highchair cushion budget option needed
So I have a 5 month old little girl. I had planned to get an IKEA high chair but got a bargain BabyDan one from eBay 😀😀 I have put her in it to try (although not yet weaning) and i think we really do need some cushioning on it. The baby Dan ones are about £30!! Anyone got any ideas for a budget option? (I'm not crafty so…
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Maternity pay advise
Hi all, I've just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant which I'm so pleased about :) My contract is 14 hours per week at pay £7.20 rarely do I work just 14 hrs normally it's 19-21min and sometimes full time hours. Now looking at stationary pay it says I should earn £112 a week which with overtime I do but on my basic hours I…
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Family car
Hello Just after some reccomendations for cars that have a decent boot for getting the pram & some shopping in please. OH has a Honda civic which were happy with, I however drive a yaris, now if my boy was a bit older in a lightweight pushchair / our family was complete it wouldn't bother me but we still use the Jane rider…
