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Baby carrier
I have a 2 month old daughter and I was planning to buy a baby carrier. I did a quick search on Amazon and there were loads of them .. could experienced mums please help me decide which one is decent. I am 5feet3inch and have slight back pain (after pregnancy) so looking for one that doesn't strain my back too much ..…
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Taking wheels off pushchairs to get in boot
The pushchair I really want (Uppababy Vista) is a bit too wide to fit in my car boot with both rear wheels attached, it will however fit with 1 wheel removed. It is easy to remove the wheels on the Vista but how much of a pain is it removing wheels in real life? Do the wheels get mucky and you dont want to touch them to…
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11+ practice source
I am looking for 11+ exam source for my 10 year old kid. Can someone suggest good source for preparing my kid please.
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Anyone with experience of dealing with childhood anxiety?
Quick run down: My oldest child, aged 11 has just changed school to Secondary. She was really excited about it and so far still seems to enjoy it. Now last Friday she started complaining of stomach pains and when I accidently woke her she woke up still complaining of stomach pains. She's had no other symptoms other than…
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Meal plans for 1 and 3 year old
Has anyone got a weekly plan for toddlers they would like to share please? I'm not very imaginative in the kitchen and get stumped. Thanks for any help.
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Moral dilemma? Would like some input please
I was advised to write here as a moral dilemma and I can't find a place which seems more apt than here. A friend visited, she left an item of jewellery at my home. Next time I went to her place I took it with me to return it in my pocket. Due to events at the time I forgot to get it from my pocket. I think I lost it by it…
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Craft and activities for Winter
Its cold,wet and miserable and i have a 2 year old and a 3 year old to entertain So with no money or very little money and no car what are the best activities to do any ideas welcome lets help each other get through the winter together :D :beer:
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Cheap Halloween Party Ideas
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for cheap Halloween party ideas? I've found a couple of resources pages below but anything else you've know of would be appreciated, particularly activities or games. Not sure how to keep a room full of 8 year olds entertained for four hours! Halloween Survival Guide…
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Passport Photos
Need to get passport photos for myself and my 3 children. Booths are going to cost me 20 pounds and I don't NEED 4 photos just 2 each. Would it work out cheaper to take them myself on my digital camera and get them printed? I know the info booklet says professionally printed but don't recall it saying they need to be…
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Christmas 2013 ?
hi everyone. i couldn't find a thread so thought i would ask here .... has anyone thought about christmas yet? have you started christmas shopping ? have you got a budget? do you stick to your budget ? do you save throughout the year? how much do you spend per child (or family member) and how old are they ? i've got a 4…
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Do I have too high expectations?
Hi, My son is 8 in year 4, and I feel is underachieving. I volunteer in a different school and even the teacher there has offered to tutor him. He has had hearing loss from glue ear, which has got progressively worse and is a class of monkeys. He isn't writing clearly, has poor concentration (can't run through a times…
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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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Baby monitor advise needed
I am in the market for a baby monitor. I am really after these main features: Audio Video Sensor pad Lullabies I cant seem to find anything that has video, lullabies and a sensor pad. Am I asking for too much? Thanks
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Confused between Mum & me or Mothercare or Little Me
Hi All, We are expecting our baby in couple of weeks and very confused with which brand should we go for their shampoo and creams. My wife checked Mothercare and they have these 3 brands. Now the pressure is on me to research the best brand. Can anyone please guide and advise anything?
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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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Maternity allowance
Hello all Quick question regarding maternity allowance. My finish date is the 31/10/2013, with a payment due 25/10/2013. Would anyone know if this would be my last one And whether it will be for my full amount also? I get it paid every 4 weeks. Would ring them but have tried and waited on phone so many times. Many thanks…
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For mums and dads!!
The kids have started going back, and we survived the holidays!! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-wiens/let-me-be-the-one-who-says-it-out-loud_b_3209305.html Stick the kettle on, find the biccies [STRIKE]you[/STRIKE] (is that just me?!!) hid at the back of the cupboard, and enjoy!! xx
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Baby won't eat!
Hi guys, Have a seven and a half month old baby who just won't eat solids! Tried initially with pur!ed veg / fruit around the six month mark but then he started to refuse to be spoon fed anything but also if you give him food he won't put it in his mouth either! :( He just wants milk! Any suggestions please as at my wits…
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Nursing Chairs
Hi all, I am not due until November but am putting the nursery together, and was wondering on peoples thoughts on nursing/glider chairs for feeding.....an essential or not......good ones/bad ones.... Many thanks!:)
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Jack and Jill market
Hi signed up to a local jack and jill market as I've loads of baby toddler items all over the house..Anyone had a stall any hints or tips...not sure what sells or how to price items..a stall is £25 so need to sell a bit before make profit hope it's busy...worth doing??
