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maternity bra fitting and buying
hi there, just wondering if new mums can share what's the best place to buy nursing bras and also to check their fitting .. thanks
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Baby stuff - Am I missing something?!
Hello, I know there are quite a few lists on here about what you really need for a newborn, so sorry for the repetitiveness. But I've not bought half the stuff that friends etc seems too and not found it as expensive as everyone says. I will list my stuff so any feedback appreciated if I am really missing something!…
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Car sear for baby under 8 months
Going to a wedding in June and thinking of booking a taxi. I was told there is no need for car seat for baby under 3 yrs in a taxi. Surely it cannot be safe if baby sits on my lap. Also baby will be charged extra as it will be 4 adults + baby. Thinking of taking bugaboo with seat adaptors but it will be bulky and…
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Ideas for a 10 year old spiller!?
Hope this is in the right place! My DD likes a hot chocolate of a night time before bed, but i am finding more often than not that she is spilling her drinks all the time. I have a rule that cold drinks have to be in a lidded bottle (the type you get with packed lunch boxes), or lidded beakers she has with straws. I don't…
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Baby items you couldn't live without (up to six months)
We're trying to put a list together for our baby shower, but there's so much out there that I'm trying to work out what we need and what we can live without. We have organised a moses basket and a cot - both of which need mattresses but were free. That's it! Any tips from other mums? Luckily baby will be six months around…
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Mummy students?
Hi I'm thinking of starting my access to midwifery in september, aiming for uni in 2014. My daughter is currently in her 2nd year of uni. I watched her struggling to balance a part time job and studying and although it is not putting me off, i am fretting that i am gonna struggle under looking after a family of 6, plus the…
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Present for a new big sister
Hi, I'm looking for some suggestions please :) My friend lives in Belgium and her second child is due in about 2 weeks time. I will be sending her a new baby gift, and wanted to include a present for her daughter who is 2 and a half. Can anybody suggest something that maybe their own lo was given as a new big sister, or…
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Finding the balance!
Hi all, Not sure why i am posting this cos i am bound to sound a bit daft but here goes. I find it so hard to spend any money on myself. I have some debts but they are getting cleared with the help of advice and the tips from this very site:D We dont want for food or warmth, and all the kids are clothed etc. Both girls…
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Routine or No Routine?
Hi, I don't think I have ever posted on this thread before. I had my little boy In December so he is 18 weeks 3 days old. When he was about 6 weeks I started using Gina Fords contented baby book to help us establish some kind of routine because my husband nor I had really had much contact with babies and it helped us a lot…
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Time AND money saving ideas?
Hi everyone I'm a mum of an 18mth old and have found myself with less time and money than ever before. Most money saving ideas take time, and vice versa. But I'm sure there must be lots of good ideas that save both and would love your help to think of them! My best idea so far is to shop at aldi instead of tesco. I can be…
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Bandana bibs, head scarves?
Hi there. I want to get a couple of cute little head scarves for my seven month old girl for summer, and also looking for some bandana bibs. Can anyone recommend any good websites or Facebook pages that sell them? I'd prefer to get handmade ones so they're a little more unique than mass produced, and handmade things are…
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Washer Dryer
Hi everyone, We are moving into a new house in a few weeks and only have space for one appliance so I am looking to buy a washer dryer. Ideally we only want to spend up to £400. Could anybody recommend one? There are so many conflicting reviews online, I'm baffled!! Thanks!
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Costco Electricals
Hi, Had a few issues with our washer and dryer of late and I was in Costco the other night and notice they do washer dryers and fairly reasonably priced. Just wondering has anyone used costco to buy electricals before? I know they are a big company but didn't really associate them with electricals. Any advice or…
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Have Tescos changed their nappy recipe??
I've always used Tesco's own brand nappies and never had any complaints, but is it just me or since the re brand of Tesco's nappies they are now rubbish, my toddler is permanently wet through. Time to change brands I think .:mad:
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Where can I find cheap Black work trousers?
I start a new job next week, and money is really really tight (I have been on benefits for 7 months). I only have about £5 to buy a pair of black trousers, preferably online as I live in a rural town. Any idea where i can get a pair for that price?
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How long did you wait to tell people about your pregnacy?
We've just found out that were expecting our second child (4+4) and we are in the process of moving end of Feb! We had agreed to start trying when we had moved but little did we know as we said that I was already pregnat as this was 3 weeks back! Neverless we are throughly pleased :-) Thing is with the hassle of moving we…
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Mums - would you do a survey for a business student please?
Hi I'm carrying out a survey for a business course around a business idea I've had - if you could spare the time I'd be really grateful if you could answer 10 short questions to help me! www.surveymonkey.com/s/VJ8BL8H Many many thanks Lady
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Hi there, this is a great site. Thank you
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Playpen
Pl can somebody recommend a playpen for a 6 months baby? The one I have in mind is Chicco Open Country Playpen at Argos but am not sure what is the maximum weight it can hold, also if baby is heavy whether the floor mattress in the middle will have a dent as it is only wheels, not keen on that prefer it to be on the floor.…
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No period but negative test?
As title explains really, My sister in law has confided in me today that she thinks she may be pregnant. She has had a few weird symptoms, sore boobs, sore back, weird feeling in lower stomach. Although a big BUT... she has done 4 pregnancy tests over the past week and all have come out negative. Her period was due 2-3…
