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When DS was 12lb (he was 5 weeks) the midwife told us to ignore the written guidance about no solids for three months (now 6 if media to be believed) and to mix a little (Robinsons; bought by Cow and Gate in 1994) baby rice into his milk to fill him up a bit more as he was apparently a hungry baby. After weeks of complete misery, with constant crying when we added a teaspoonful he slept. I could not begin to recommend this as don't know how big DD2 is but it worked for us. By 7 weeks he was having a meal of baby rice and just four bottles. He was a big baby though.Save £12k in 2026 #2 I have banked £10,836.47 in 9 months, against a £10k target The Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2026 I have a £3000 annual budget for 2026 - currently £2270.73 to the end of Oct
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2027 thread brand new and sparkling - feel free to join us and say what and how you are planning
My keep within our budget diary is here4 -
Sympathies, Ed - I have no knowledge whatsoever to impart, but I know the distress a distressed baby can cause, and I feel for you all.2023: the year I get to buy a car4
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Sorry to hear about very little, I hope you get some sleep soon!4
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Sorry things are tough.... I bought or borrowed a mechanical baby swing for mine...
Some find the baby slings also help... as it sooths the baby as they can hear your heart beat like they did in the womb.
I appreciate it's not answer to colic - but my help lull her to sleepAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £165K Equity 38.88% 6/9/26
2) £1.5K Net savings after CCs 29/8/26 (but owed £130) so £1.6K
3) 47/82K @29/8/26 = 57.31% AVC Goal by mid 20283 -
Thanks folks, the gripe water seems to do something and long walks in the pram get her off to sleep as well as being good for mum and dad
In a rare positive story about life and admin in the UK, I phoned to update my Child Benefit claim roughly a week ago and it appears to have been increased and backdated as of today, wonderful stuff
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I'm just returning after a month away and see your happy news, congratulations! Hope the little one settles down soon x5
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Good news on CBAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £165K Equity 38.88% 6/9/26
2) £1.5K Net savings after CCs 29/8/26 (but owed £130) so £1.6K
3) 47/82K @29/8/26 = 57.31% AVC Goal by mid 20283 -
No baby whisperer tips from me but wanted to pop by and say your comments about you gov finance reassured me enough to sign up!MFW 2021 #76 £5,145
MFW 2022 #27 £5,300
MFW 2023 #27 £2,000
MFW 2024 #27 £6,055
MFW 2025 #27 £5,075
MFW 2026 #29 £800 / £10005 -
Is DD exclusively breast fed? If so, try with a small top up of formula once a day just in case she’s still hungry.4
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@the_end_of_the_rainbow - DD2 is on a bit of both - typically two 4 ounce bottles of formula in addition to breastfeeding4
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