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Baby steriliser
Hi We are expecting our first baby in the Autumn and was wondering about sterilizers. Electric or microwave what is best? Also do they come in different sizes with regards to the bottle size that fits inside. Obviously don't want to buy one and then find we need to buy another to hold bigger bottles later. Any advice is…
Food Saving Calculator - Find Out if You're Overspending on Groceries!
I'm subscribed to Candis magazine and have just found this really cool calculator they've done that tells you if you could be saving money on food! candis.co.uk/food-calculator/ It's really easy to use, just type in how many people there are in your household and roughly what you spend per week on the different items like…
baby present for my wife to be
Hey, Hope Im in the right section to post this, my wife is expecting our 1st baby in 5 weeks and I would like when the baby arrives and she comes home I have a few wee gifts from myself and maybe the baby to give to my wife to say thanks and how much i appreciate her. Any nice ideas or suggestions would be much appreciated…
Which all round Baby Monitor?
We are expecting our first in August and wanted to know what was the best all round baby monitor on the market - Main features we would like are - Good Quality Day-Night Vision Sensor Pad Talk Back Temp monitor with alarm Good long range Thanks
Mum's we should be in Finland!
Was browsing the BBC website and came across this article about William and Kate receiving a Finnish baby box. This is what every expectant mum in Finland receives - its amazing! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-23138306 Could you ever, ever see that happening here?
really skinny,really tall 13 year od
any recs for school trousers for my DS? thanks
What non perishable food to pack?
Hi everyone, My family and I are taking a 2 night break in wig wams at the end of the month. I was wondering if any of you could give me tips on what non perishable items to pack to keep costs down while we are away. So far I have, cereal, ketchup, bread..... Any help would be great.
standing food mixer advice please
Hello ladies... im after treating myself to a food mixer I am looking ath the stand alone ones with bowls but have no idea where to start and a modist budget of uner £100 anyone got any mixers they would recomend... mainly for cake making untill im more confident than I may try the ocasional dough.. Thanks in advance x
Free Baby Patterns - Kindle book 11 August to 15 August
‘Visual Baby Shapes’ by Damian Comfort will be free for five days, between 11 Aug and 15 Aug. To find it, go to the Amazon search box and type Visual Baby Shapes. This is an E-book of high-contrast black and white patterns for babies. New mums in the UK get a small booklet of black and white patterns in their welcome pack…
If I get married - do I have to adopt my own son?
Apologies if this is in the wrong place. Sorry if this sounds silly but I can't find anything online (could be that I'm googling the wrong thing haha) and what to know how true this is. Basically I had a baby, he has my surname and his father isn't on the birth certificate. He has no contact with him (his choice). I was…
Pump up tyres on prams
Hi all, looking for a pram and need some advice please. Pump up tyres... OK or avoid? Do you get punctures with them? If so often? What happens if you are out and get a puncture? Are they easy to repair? I heard you can get some stuff to put into the tyre to stop punctures. Anyone tried this please and does it actually…
£214 for antenatal class...eek!
Hi All, I just wondered if this seemed reasonable? To be honest, I really thought that the hospital or local authority ran them, and didn't expect them to cost this much, I'll be honest! It is for an 18.5 hour course...with the NCT. What are your experiences with this type of thing! Is it worth it? I'm a first timer and…
Reg for benefits
Hi there, I need some help, I reg my daughter to get her birth certi and they adviced me to go to the post office to pick up a form that will reg her for benefits .. I went to two different Post Offices and none of them had any clue .. can someone help? Did anyone reg their newborns for any benefits (I am thinking about…
Maxi-Cosi Replacement Foam Wedge
Can anyone help? Friends have kindly lent us a Maxi-cosi cabriofix car seat but the back support foam wedge is missing. Does anyone have any ideas on where to get a replacement? Of, if they have, could they measure it so I could have a piece of foam cut? Tried and failed to buy one on eBay thanks to a dodgy seller. Baby is…
Tommee Tippee electric steam steriliser £23.50
Just a quick one I was looking to purchase the electric steam tommee tippee steriliser at the weekend and was going to but this from mothercare for just over £30.00 as it is currently on offer but happened to look on John Lewis and seen it for £23.50…
Dealing with daughters affairs whilst abroad
DD1 has just graduated and is planning on working abroad for a year to fund further studying. She wants me to deal with her finances whist shes away. She's suggested we have a joint account, but I'm not sure if this is the best option. I think it could have implications for our individual credit ratings in the future. Do…
Pram advice
Hi all I am expecting my first (a girl :) ) in October and have been looking at prams... these are: a - so expensive b- so many to choose from!! I ideally would like one that come with the car seat.. Does anyone have any good and not top end reccommendations? thanks
Bargain playmat
Had to share my wonderful bargains that I found today in Morrisons - Wetherby: Kiddicare Garden Friends playmat: was reduced from £15 to £7.50 - when I went to the checkout came up as £3.75. Looked this item up when I got home and original retail price had been £30! Complete Bargain! Hope that others can enjoy too!:j
Video Baby Monitors worth the money?
Expecting baby #2 and thinking about purchasing a video monitor this time, with my son we just had the sound monitors. Are they worth the amount of money? they seem to start from around £90 just looking at Argos this one in particular.http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9020878.htm
Silver Cross Linear Freeway and peugeot 3008 ,, advice please ?
hi everyone i have been looking at buying a pushchair after the first one i purchased doesn't fit in the boot well (mothercare xcursion) its way to long and will only go in on the angle which means you cant get anything else in the boot so ive been looking at the silver cross linear freeway .... we have a peugeot 3008 ....…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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