MSE Parents Club Part 13

SusanC_2

Fitzio wrote: »

There was no sleeping area, it was just a buggy in a corner of the living room facing the wall, which I really didn’t like at all. I don’t even think Holly would sleep in it. Is that normal? I don’t know if i am just being snobby or if my concerns are reasonable!

When I went on an information day for people considering childminding four and a half years ago, we were told that if a child has a nap they should be in the same room - not put somewhere else. Also that is pretty much what they did in the nursery I did supply in. I think it's probably because there are safety issues assosciated with leaving sleeping children unsupervised when you are being paid to look after them.

workinmummy

Mazcabs wrote: »

Now why didnt I notice anything when I bought nappies the other night

I've just been to Boots at lunch, nothing reduced in the baby section there. But did manage to get some lovely bargain (reduced) necklaces and bracelets for presents for Joe's teacher and teaching assistant

BeenieCat

Here's the link:

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(i don't want to post the direct one cos they're strict about it and check the boards, they might find out who i am lol!)

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EDIT oh it directs to Toluna now... try the mysurvey123 one

My_Fathers_Daughter

SusanC wrote: »

When I went on an information day for people considering childminding four and a half years ago, we were told that if a child has a nap they should be in the same room - not put somewhere else. Also that is pretty much what they did in the nursery I did supply in. I think it's probably because there are safety issues assosciated with leaving sleeping children unsupervised when you are being paid to look after them.

I have never heard of that before Susan.

My mum was a CM when I was a child and the children always slept upstairs in a travel cot.

My CM is newly registered and Benjamin is lucky enough to have his 'own' bedroom there (her spare room). I am not sure I would be comfortable with him trying to sleep in a room where other kids are playing - he certainly wouldn't sleep very well.

I cannot think of any safety issues associated with leaving a child in a cot to sleep?

Sorry, not saying that you weren't told that, it just seems very bizarre to me. It is quite likely that 'they' did say that for a while and then changed their mind.

Will ask my mum later, she has been working helping CMs to register etc for 15 years now (since she stopped minding herself) she knows the ins and outs of all the changes over the last 25 years!

CAFCGirl

thanks for post re the bath support..... i just cant decide now LOL seems each one i saw is recommended equally.....i appreciate a lot of it is to do with how im holding him, i just cant seem to hold him the way Pigpen described, i mean i can, but i cant sustain it, hence using my hand behind his head/neck rather than wrist.....
will try to get to mothercare on DH's next days off......and use some of the money we were given as presents to buy him a support...

tiamai_d

Given my limited experience with a CH for DS1 and nursery for DS2 (and Amber as of September), I prefer the nursery.

They have more structured play for the children and are more tightly monitored than CM, but that is just my experience and of course, my nursery is awesome. Whereas at the CM, DS1 spent most of the day staring at cbeebies and wandering about. They didn't do much. The nursery takes them out for a walk every day (in the stroller or walking depending on age) and changes toys over on a regular basis. They also have several different areas for play as well an area for eating, resting and a designated sleeping area.

I am very biased though! And I think Amber is going to love nursery.

And after being told by Miss Uber-rudetastic from O2 yesterday, that Ive lost my years free internet for my phone.... DH called up to ask how his number was changed to a new sim when I answered questions that would have been wrong for his number.... its all been sorted out now, over the phone. I was told it was impossible.... He asked if the security questions were actually just a ploy for them to make more money lol!

New task, house insurance!

Sami_Bee

3onitsway wrote: »

SJ it wouldn't matter how late you left it, you'd still get there before Sami!

:eek:I'm so offended ;)

Well as SB pulled out, I'd overslept and i have the mortgage guy coming later I stayed at home to make this place look presentable *sarcastic woo*
I hate the mortgage guy , its a pain having someone here at the time we usually eat etc and he's really boring and starts chatting when you just want him to bog off.

Fitz I'm sorry your 1st experience of a CM was a bad one When I visited mine she had everything ready to show me, all her info was kept neatly organised in a folder and each child had a folder for their personal stuff so she just grab that in an emergency. She had different areas set up for playing in the lounge, a crafty area and an eating area in the kitchen plus outdoor things. Chris always slept in his buggy/her double buggy this wasn't a problem for us as he was older than Holly and his nap often coincided with the school or nursery pick up she did.

tiamai_d

Different supports are better for different people. With the boys I used the flat sponge, with Amber the summer infant one.

Have you tried just leaving him lie flat in a few cms of water? You can use a towel as a support so he doesn't slither away.

Sami_Bee

CAFCGirl wrote: »

thanks for post re the bath support..... i just cant decide now LOL seems each one i saw is recommended equally.....i appreciate a lot of it is to do with how im holding him, i just cant seem to hold him the way Pigpen described, i mean i can, but i cant sustain it, hence using my hand behind his head/neck rather than wrist.....
will try to get to mothercare on DH's next days off......and use some of the money we were given as presents to buy him a support...

you know if you pop a folded flannel under his head you can just lie him in the bath with just a couple of inches of water no need to hold
i used one of the sponge things for Ed I say just get the cheapest and bath him less, how often are you bathing him? my boys just got a quick dunk once a week or less - they don't smell...much

Tara - thanks for the offer but another lovely MSE'r has given me theirs

My_Fathers_Daughter

tiamai_d wrote: »

They have more structured play for the children and are more tightly monitored than CM, but that is just my experience and of course, my nursery is awesome.

I think we all know where I stand on CMs and nurseries but I would just like to offer that these days CMs are much more tightly monitored than nurseries. They go through the same Ofsted process as a nursery, but because there are only limited children looked after Ofsted checks (in my case) that Benjamin's care is specifically tailored for Benjamin's needs. Nurseries just get checked that the care they are giving is suitable for children of that age in general.

Having said all that it is more than possible for CMs who do use CBeebies as an 'educational tool' *rolleyes* to slip through the net.

And I will now be quiet on the subject



I have been working on the most boring excel based project for a week now and I will do anything to procrastinate!!