MSE Pregnancy Club 25

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moneypenny21 wrote: »

:rotfl: I did ask a daft question there lol! Thanks for this. I am also looking at that one because it is a tenner too!

However, I'm still unsure about the microwave vs. electric? Are there benefits/pitfalls to either?

Bizarrely, sterilisers seem to be one of the only things that there isn't a whole load of debate over (apart from the sterilize/dishwasher/thorough clean arguments, which I'm not getting into...).

I'm getting a microwave steriliser because it's cheaper, I have a microwave, I intend to breastfeed so I'm hoping I won't need to use it too much, and I don't want to sacrifice counter surface or a plug point in my kitchen to an electric one. It also doubles as a cold water steriliser so you can just chuck a milton tablet in there and that will also do the job.

The impression I get from electric ones is that they're great if you don't have a microwave, are (perhaps) good if you're going to be using them a lot, are quite bulky and heavy and take up more room. And cost considerably more than a tenner For me, that's a no-no.

Alternatively, a clean bucket and milton tables are also just as effective as any of the products sold specifically for sterilising bottles.

CL

LittleMoog wrote: »

I think for occasional use only I'd be tempted to go for the cheapest foam mattress (something like this )

£43! :eek:

LittleMoog

CL wrote: »

£43! :eek:

I'm sure there are cheaper ones available, I just looked up Mothercare out of laziness! :rotfl:

CL

BF who had a massive 9 lb 11 oz baby on Friday is breast feeding. The baby fed/suckled all day on Saturday and every time she tried to take her off the breast she wailed. BF was at cracking point and text me on Saturday night to see if i had any suggestions (just because I BF DD, def not an expert). I told her that I had found that the suckling was often for comfort and not food and to try a dummy (I know not recommended for breast feeding, and some people hate them, but if it's dummy or give up the breast feeding, then I go with the dummy). She said it worked like a dream and the baby slept for 7.5 hours overnight!

She didn't have any dummies with her in hospital and had to send her DH out for some, so it's worth considering for your hospital bag if you aren't against them.

LittleMoog

CL wrote: »

BF who had a massive 9 lb 11 oz baby on Friday is breast feeding. The baby fed/suckled all day on Saturday and every time she tried to take her off the breast she wailed. BF was at cracking point and text me on Saturday night to see if i had any suggestions (just because I BF DD, def not an expert). I told her that I had found that the suckling was often for comfort and not food and to try a dummy (I know not recommended for breast feeding, and some people hate them, but if it's dummy or give up the breast feeding, then I go with the dummy). She said it worked like a dream and the baby slept for 7.5 hours overnight!

She didn't have any dummies with her in hospital and had to send her DH out for some, so it's worth considering for your hospital bag if you aren't against them.

My sister who had her baby in January has recommended having at least one dummy in the house. Niece was a very sucky baby at first, and wanted to feed constantly. Dummy helped them all get a break, and niece to go off to sleep more easily. She stopped needing it around 4 months, once she learnt to self-settle a bit. We've got one that came in our bottle starter set, so will try it if needed.

Rups32

ermmm confession time! I gave in to a Mc Chicken sandwich meal - a large one!! i hope no one comes and judges me now..lol

CL

Rups32 wrote: »

ermmm confession time! I gave in to a Mc Chicken sandwich meal - a large one!! i hope no one comes and judges me now..lol

I have just decided to eat whatever I want and sort it out when the baby is here. The only reason I restrain myself at all is because I've heard that too much sugar in your diet can cause gestational diabeties.

ikkle87

MissMonkeyMoo thanks hun, I hope things get going for you soon, I think these pains are part and parcel of the end at least I bloody hope so.

We've got a TT electric steriliser, it's quite lightweight and fits under our microwave (which is suspended from a tv wall bracket lol) so is ok on the worktop space as it was dead space anyway. I'm still hoping to breastfeed though.

My Oh will be bringing me a ham salad Fatso's home when he finishes work I can't wait. £1.69 for the best ham salad sandwich I've ever had lol.

Sat waiting for the Health Visitor to arrive, I hope she's nice x

ikkle87

Rups32 wrote: »

ermmm confession time! I gave in to a Mc Chicken sandwich meal - a large one!! i hope no one comes and judges me now..lol

if they do then tell em to pi55 off or that you've got 5 fingers and the middle one is especially reserved for them.

lizziebell*80

LittleMoog wrote: »

My sister who had her baby in January has recommended having at least one dummy in the house. Niece was a very sucky baby at first, and wanted to feed constantly. Dummy helped them all get a break, and niece to go off to sleep more easily. She stopped needing it around 4 months, once she learnt to self-settle a bit. We've got one that came in our bottle starter set, so will try it if needed.

My first was like that- kept asking to be fed but was then sick as totally full and only wanted the comfort. However she still loves her dummy at nearly 3 and a doubt I will be getting that off her any time soon!
Must remember to put one in hospital bag, although hopefully won't be there very long.