MSE Newborn to 1 year Baby Club 1

*Nutella*

Marta, I think having a dropside is useful if you're short and/or if you have back problems, as you'll have less bending to do to get the baby out. We don't have a dropside and I haven't really missed having one tbh. Do make sure you get an adjustable base though - three levels are ideal, although some only have two and that's OK too. When your baby's little you can keep the base and mattress at the highest level, and then you lower it as they get older and start pulling themselves up on the bars. We bought ours from Babies R Us and are very happy with it - look out for discount codes and vouchers and 20% off weekends as it makes a big difference when you're buying something that expensive.

*Nutella*

Packed away the jumperoo today - the last two times I tried to put her in it she screamed in protest. Why be stuck in one place when you've got an entire house at your disposal? It's the end of an era

dizziblonde

Yay for wasting two days at the hospital on appointments where yet again I'm passed from pillar to post and fobbed off with a pat on the head that "it'll probably be ok this time."

Am now 32 weeks and less far forward than I was before in terms of trying to get things in place to stop the crippling anxiety and nightmares about this forthcoming birth... poor Erin's had to see so much of her mum crying that she shouldn't have to it's got ridiculous.

End of the line in terms of who I can take things to as well.

toni_

quick random question, is it ok if i breastfeed in doctors surgery waiting room?

fluffnutter

toni_ wrote: »

quick random question, is it ok if i breastfeed in doctors surgery waiting room?

yes! I have done on a few occasions. The NHS is so pro-breastfeeding that it's probably actually mandatory

toni_

thanks just making sure

Gillyx

Mine has a little sign saying breastfeeding friendly or something similar so I'd say yes

*Nutella*

Marta, I just got an e-mail from Mothercare - until 6th March they've got 20% off when you spend more than £100 on nursery furniture and mattresses

(and 15% off when you spend more than £100 on pushchairs - not that I 'm encouraging this; I know what you lot are like!)

*Nutella*

fluffnutter wrote: »

yes! I have done on a few occasions. The NHS is so pro-breastfeeding that it's probably actually mandatory

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I now have visions of people with clipboards approaching you with 'excuse me madam, you're here with a baby, how come you're not breastfeeding whilst you're waiting'?!

Sammie_03

*Nutella* wrote: »

Packed away the jumperoo today - the last two times I tried to put her in it she screamed in protest. Why be stuck in one place when you've got an entire house at your disposal? It's the end of an era

ours went away when we started decorating the lounge. It was my best friend, many fond memories to look back on though.
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