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Narrow fitting shoes for child
No 1 daughter has narrow feet and we're struggling to get shoes to fit her. She's currently a 5 E (child not adult 5), but the Clarks Es seem to be a bit wide. Are there any other brands that people have had success with getting a narrow fitting? Our local StartRite shoes shop only goes down to an F. Thanks
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Quietly saying HI!
Hi! I've been on the MSE forums for a while now, but have never joined this board. I currently have 3 DDs (10, 8 and 5) and DH and I have finally decided to TTC no. 4, after long discussions re the pros and cons of having one more. As I'll be 40 in 3 years, this really will be my last baby (DD3 was born when I was 32).…
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Mumsnet Bumpfest tickets giveaway
Hi all! Just a reminder, if you're having or planning to have a baby and can get to London we have 10 tickets to give away for Mumsnet's Bumpfest. The thread's not very busy yet so you could be in with a pretty good chance of getting one. Bumpfest giveaway
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Kumon
I've been doing a bit of research on this. This may be of interest to anyone else interested... http://www.mathsinsider.com/about-kumon-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ http://www.slate.com/articles/life/human_guinea_pig/2006/11/the_math_moron.html http://www.mathsinsider.com/ultimate-kumon-review/…
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Getting a baby used to sleeping on the go
Hi all I'm pregnant with baby 2 which is due in November. We already have a DS who is 2 and I have to say he is a dream when it comes to sleeping at night. The problem we had with him was that he wouldn't sleep on the go, not in the pram, well sometimes after lots of tears or in the car. He seems to be too nosey and wants…
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Pregnancy, first trimester exhaustion
I am 8 weeks pregnant with my second baby and finding myself absolutely exhausted all the time. It's not been the easiest pregnancy so far. I was taken into hospital last week for a scan for a suspected ectopic pregnancy due to sickness, stomach upset and tummy pains but thank goodness everything was okay. Since last week…
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Cupboard locks - screw in or stick on type?
Would love some advice from you experienced parents out there! I am in the process of adopting a little one and need to get cupboard locks for the kitchen. I wondered if you would recommend screw in or adhesive types? I do not really want to have to drill into the cupboards so thought about the stick on ones but then…
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Cot bed matress advice - how to choose?
I am looking at buying a cotbed matress and wanted some advice. It is not for a newborn (child is just over 1yr) but I will be using it for a few years and wondered what people's advice would be about buying a middle of the range priced one or one of the more expensive ones? Would you go for a foam matress or sprung? Also…
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Hoarding Pre-Baby
Hey ladies, apologies if this has been done I haven't been on for a while. So I am hoarding things before baby three arrives, the usual baby wipes, shampoo, nappies etc. And I'm planning to breastfeed so I have a pump and I'm looking into buggies for expressed milk etc. I was wondering firstly if it's worth hoarding…
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Selling kids things - what to do with the money?
This might sound really daft, but I would really appreciate others opinions on something... It was my daughters birthday a month ago and I bought her a new bike, I was going to give her old one away to a family member, then thought against it as I am always giving away my daughters used things and it has now become…
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Just saying hi!
Hi fellow Mums :) Just saying hi as I will be having my little girl next month/this month!
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Anyone tried asda sp nappies?
I've bought a pack today as a back up Incase we run out of any till our next shop which is in two weeks time. Costing £1.41 for 20 http://groceries.asda.com/asda-webstore/landing/home.shtml#!product/77428421 So far they look and feel ok , no pattern on them plain white. They dont look like the old sp nappies (plasticky)…
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buying a car seat
what is everyones opinions on buying a car seat off somebody you know well ? an infant one... it is MSE but is it worth it after all they do say to buy a new one don't they ? just want everyones opinions really as a family member has offered us her car seat is in immaculate condition but im not sure weather to buy one new…
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Talk to me about handbags!
OK. I am someone who doesn't bother about fashion, or labels, or anything like that as a general rule. I usually buy a handbag and use it till it wears out. I usually buy in TK Maxx as they always have a huge selection so I can find something I like. My usual budget would be no more than £30 and I like to buy leather -…
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Best car seat
I'm looking for recommendations for a from birth car seat please. I got one with our travel system but it's awful. Looking for something with an ISOFIX base, any suggestions please?
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How on earth do you choose a pram?!
Hi, We're expecting our first and we'd like a Silver Cross pram system.... but how on earth do you choose which one? Does anyone have any tips? I've read on the net things like getting an all-terrain pram if you plan to walk a lot off road, but we don't be doing anything like that. We definitely want Silver Cross (a pram…
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Antenatal and Hypnobirthing classes FREE!!
Hey I just wanted to let you guys know about a social enterprise that opperates out of the Midlands - Partners In Pregnancy. They fundraise to provide local women with antenatal and hypnobirthing class - a new scheme bing launched in the next month or so will enable GP refered women to get 3 hrs of antenatal classes free,…
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Any Bugaboo experts?
I bought my daughter a Bugaboo Frog for her first baby because she had a tiny car at the time & the Frog was a little smaller than the Calmeleon. I had it shipped from the US because they had stopped selling Frogs here then. Now she has had a girl she has bought the Cameleon hot pink fabrics. But the hood is baggy, she…
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Children's parties - invite adults without children?
Hi there - I'm looking to get opinions on the best thing to do here. My LO has his heart set on a party for his birthday in the next few months. We've only had one party before, which was a shared party with a couple of friends, so we were limited to numbers and just invited 5 friends each. This year I'm going to organise…
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Car Seat Conundrum
Hi Folks, I'm 14 weeks pregnant and starting to think about the essentials we will need. One of which will be a car seat. I want one that can be taken in and out of the car easily so with a base. I have a standard car and will have to have a belted base but OH has a car with ISOFIX. Ive had a look arround and Maxi Cosi…