Preparing for winter IV

calicocat

rising_from_the_ashes wrote: »

My family are all from Northumberland so know it very well - and still there loads. If you're right on the coast you shouldn't get too much snow but it can still snow a fair bit inland a bit.





That's what I was going to suggest but also have some jars as well in case of a prolonged power cut.

I'd also stock up on everyday essentials such as nappies, baby wipes etc

I'm probably about a mile (maybe 2) from the actual coast, and just off a bus route now so I presume the council grit here. Where I used to live was inland and in a dip, the snow would just last for ages! The wind is what i'm finding new.....howling northumberland wind...(even the cat is woken by it and looks around ,then at me as if to say what the hell is that)...however that is offset by the nice sound of seagulls every now and again.

Will get a new wind proof coat this year, and one with a hood...a big hood, and one filled with duck down.....effectively a duvet with arms and a hood.

b_girl

PRINCESSX87 wrote: »

So, I would be grateful is any of you parents could take the time in letting me (US) what prep would be good for bubs. She will be approaching 5-6 months at Dec. But will be in her own room before then.

Hi,

I would echo what everyone else says really. Stocking up on essentials etc.

For my DD (7 months) I have...
- Gone through clothes to make sure there's enough warm clothing (got lots of knitted cardis as gifts and have got some warm cord type trousers)
- Pack a spare set of hat and mittens in changing bag in case they get wet/dirty when out
- Put flannelette/brushed cotton sheets onto cot mattress
- Have got 2 sleeping bags for her

As Pigpen says these things are just normal things you'd have/do anyway I suppose. My DD has always worn a sleeping bag from about 2 months old (except in the v hot summer obviously).

We will also be keeping her in our room until after Winter as we both feel more comfortable with that but maybe think of getting a thermal blind for her bedroom if she will be in there during winter.

Would also suggest maybe using a Moby wrap or similar so baby can share your heat as you go about your everyday tasks. My little one used to get all snuggly in hers and drop off to sleep. Used to wear her about the house and out on walks. Again, not particularly a winter essential but will help to keep your baby warm.

My DD was born in Feb this year in the middle of the dreadful snow and cold we had and we didn't find it too bad to be honest. Just layered her up in thin layers and kept an eye on room temp

MandM90

Seeing as everyone is curtaining everything, can anywhere recommend somewhere for good value (not necessarily cheap but not too dear and lasting) curtains? We're just about to move and the curtains in the new rental are hideous!

My only prep so far has been to buy a slow cooker!

b_girl

MandM90 wrote: »

Seeing as everyone is curtaining everything, can anywhere recommend somewhere for good value (not necessarily cheap but not too dear and lasting) curtains? We're just about to move and the curtains in the new rental are hideous!

My only prep so far has been to buy a slow cooker!

We were curtain shopping at the weekend and thought The Range had a lovely selection and most seemed good quality for the price. There were thermal and also thick, good quality ones. Also worth a look is Dunelm and supermarkets brands.

Uniscots97

MandM90 try your local CS or online at Halfprice.co.uk.


Feeling it quite chilly tonight, heating has been on for ten mins (no more this early in the year). I've put a blanket around my shoulders and I've now warmed up.

purpleheather2810

B+M is very good if you have one nearby. Also wilko's.

Lucy5781

Re-foiled my radiator boards! lool Last year's improvised jobs did very well but the foil had gotten tatty as was a bit of a bodge job at the time so yesterday I re-covered them all properly and they are already in use as the rads are on 2-3hrs in the evening as it's been below 10C after sunset for over five days now......

I have fleece over my fitted sheet to sleep on and a microfleece throw over me and under the duvet too, and that's with wearing PJs with socks too :eek:

Lxx

bossymoo

The_Boss wrote: »

Thanks for your input. The issue seems to be that there is a slight draught coming through (assume this should not be the case) and you can see the curtains moving at night (fortunately it's not a ghost!). I was hoping the net curtains would provide an extra barrier in preventing the draught from getting through as opposed to properly insulating the place I guess.

Will also look into the other advice given.

Can you work out where the gap is? Wilkinsons do a gap filler tape on a roll, like foam Sellotape to put round the window so when you close it, it provides a tighter seal. Or is one missing the vent cover? I have upvc ones and each has a slot along the top for ventilation but has a cover too. Not explaining myself well here...

PRINCESSX87 wrote: »

So, I would be grateful is any of you parents could take the time in letting me (US) what prep would be good for bubs. She will be approaching 5-6 months at Dec. But will be in her own room before then.

I'd agree with the others, just keep extra supplies in to avoid having to trudge out. The necessaries being nappies, formula if using etc. DD was born Sept 2010 just before a really bad winter here. Don't do what I did and think you can take a pram out in a foot of snow thankfully it was DS pram originally, not a brand new one, but lets just say the wheel broke and it was never the same again. Cue me using a baby carrier / sling for her when I was taking him to nursery.

Also agree with the baby sleeping bags, stops the little monkeys wriggling out of the covers and getting cold. I even have an age 2-3 one that I might persuade DD to try on for size if it gets really cold again this winter. She feels the cold, but DS is hot and sweaty whatever the weather.


I have sorted my summer stuff out of my wardrobe now, so that's all of us done. The blankets are at the ready, MIL has brought her stash of kiddie snow boots (car boot and charity shop finds) DD has bright pink peppa pig ones and I even know where the wellies and waterproofs are :T had to dig out gloves today as littlies hands were cold on way to school / nursery.

Still need a snow shovel though... Broke mine last year...

aggypanthus

A tip for those of you who are taking up curtains- instead of spoiling a nicely sewn hem, cut off or unpick the heading tape. adjust length to required and simply sew new tape on.job done!

Ebay is great for cheap large curtains, needs patience tho to find best quality. Try googling designer curtains.

bluebag

Casting my mind back over the eons I seem to remember my little ones having fleece onsies way back when, do they still do them? They worked well as my two shucked all the covers off all the time.