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Child support from Step parents
Is it true that if I were to live with or marry someone with a young child that they financially support via the CSA, then my wages will be taken into consideration when payment calculations are made? i.e Am I expected to pay for a partners child that isn't mine?
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Some tips and help?
Hi there I have some questions - 1) how should I get passport photos for my newborn she is 7 weeks - I tried the booth but she doesn't stay still when in my arms 2) I need a sling or something so that I can hang her in my tummy when doing house work and also to use when out and about - any good suggestions? Thanks in…
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Help legal advice on county court fees -maintenance
Hi all, Can anyone give the legal viewpoint or the benefit of their experience when dealing with an attempt to change who the maintenance payment is made to in a county court ? Overview Married then divorced, years ago with a now 18 yr old resulting from the union. The child has always lived with and been looked after by…
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Need Urgent Help. . . please!
Hi guys, I'm not a mum but i didn't know where else to post this. I started a job just a few days ago, but i don't get paid for another 2 and half weeks. I was on jsa for about 5 weeks but that was cut off last week so i don't get the last payment i was relying on. I don't have any family i can ask for help and the one…
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Non stick saucepans
I need to replace my saucepans and wondered if anyone can recommend a set that are durable non stick and won't cost me the earth?
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Kids Lunches
Hi all, I have 3 children that take packed lunches to school, I pack with the usual sandwich, crisps, fruit, yoghurt, wanting now to scrap that and do pasta or rice and a yoghurt, does anyone have any recipes other than pasta, sweet corn, tuna and mayonnaise?
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Snugglebundl -any deals?
Hi Am looking at getting a snugglebundl (blanket thing with handles to make lifting baby easier). They only seem available at a couple of retailers and doesn't look like I can get it under the rrp of £40. Has anyone else been looking at these things and noticed if there are ever any offers on them? Thanks in advance.
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Bluewater baby show - any codes or bluewater staff?
Hi all, I'm trying to get tickets for the baby show at bluewater in kent for october but trying to find some codes, usually bluewater staff get a code for tickets which find their way onto forums etc but I'm not having any joy and its looking like an expensive day for us who are going otherwise Thanks!
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Toys / Clubcard
*Apologies if in the wrong forum* Hiya, Its the first year I’ve started to save my tesco clubcardpoints instead of just using them for money off shopping and i wondered whethersomeone could help me: With regards to the double up/boost: Does anyone know /believe whether toys will be included in this at all near Christmas?…
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How much for a new school uniform?
Hiya My dd starts school in September so I need start thinking about buying her uniform and school shoes. I'd like to have an idea how much you spent on your child's first set of uniform and what you bought ie how many shirts/polo shirts? How many dresses/skirts? Thanks in advance.
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Halifax Junior ISA
I live in Edinburgh and recently opened a Halifax Junior ISA online for my 20 month old son with a rate of 6% providing a parent already holds a Halifax ISA. I have had numerous problems trying to manage this account and would like to alert other parents to this problem. When I call the phone number at the top of Halifax…
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Hipp Organic - making up...confusion
Hi, I've decided to give Hipp Organic formula (the new version) a go because my wee one is quite windy and often cries when passing it from either end. I've been making up 2 bottles in advance when she was on Aptamil which has been fine and makes going out etc far easier. Anyway, with this new Hipp Organic I noticed one…
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Picky eater help
Hi all :) I'm sure I'm not alone in this so was hoping for some advice or reassurance! My DS, who is 3, is very limited in what he'll eat. Currently he is living on Nutella and toast and yogurts. He likes the usual junk food, pizza, burgers, chips etc, which I don't make very often, and when I do I pick good quality things…
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Mums - How Do You Make it Worth It to Work?
I'd love to hear some financially-based stories of how you make going out to work worth it when you've got childcare to think about. I'm not trying to be contentious whatsoever, I'm just struggling to see, from my point of view, how it would be worth it to work part time. I've got three children: one toddler and two school…
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Should my daughters contribute to the house?
I am a single full time working parent and both my daughters live at home. One works part-time and is going to Uni in Sept but is still going to be living at home and continuing to work part time. the other daughter has started work. I have now lost CB and CTC and i was wondering how i go about working out how much they…
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Should I get a double buggy?
I'm expecting my second when DS will be almost 3, he walks quite well but its much quicker to pop him in the stroller. The double prams seem expensive and I was wondering if any of you use them and what you'd recommend. We walk 30-45 mins each way to toddler group
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3 types of baby bjorn carriers: what are the differences?
On amazon I can see the original, miracle and active. just wondered what the differences are please
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Putting gift boxes together for mum to be and twins
I am putting a gift box together for a friend and her twins she is expecting and would love some ideas of essentials I may miss. I have done a baby gift box before and done the usual wipes, sudacrem, teething gel, cotton wool, baby mits and hats...but would be open to other bits n bobs! And for the mummy one too Thank you…
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How much did your newborn actually cost?
Hello everyone, Bit of background to me - i love to be organised and am so very broody! So coupled together this makes me interested in how to much to save before we start ttc. I'd just like to know how much it cost to buy all the essentials for your new arrivals as the magazines are either aimed at brand snobs or biased…
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bottles - pumps and sterlizers?
Hi I am planning to breast feed when my baby arrives and was looking at getting a breast pump, bottles and sterlizer so that I am able to leave baby with OH on the rare occasion I may venture out the house on my own. I am also planning a trip home - south africa in April - baby will be 6 months - will I still be…
