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Help..baby won't take a bottle
As per the title, my 6 month old has suddenly started refusing to take a bottle. She has been exclusively breast fed, but in the last couple of weeks has taken a few bottles of expressed b/milk and a bottle of Aptamil so we thought all was well. but Next week I am due to go on a 2 day work trip to France, and all of a…
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How to prevent freezer burn
I've had a problem with my freezer for many years and I've only just realised that it may be because it is a frost free one. This makes sense because I've never had this problem with previous models. Basically it suffers really badly from freezer burn, the main issue being that rather nasty smell which makes food very…
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Newborn clothes
Hello Trying to get my head around the sizing of baby clothes (ready for bump due in January)! From what I can tell, when a baby is born, 0-3 month clothes are actually too big. And there was me foolishly thinking the 0 part meant they would fit a newborn. I have now come across newborn and tiny baby clothes. Looking at…
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London Excel baby show?
Hi, sorry if posting this in the wrong place. I'm 14 weeks pregnant with my second and was thinking of going to the baby and toddler show at the excel in london. Getting there will cost as i live at the bottom of the south east, and i wanted to know if anyones been and if it's actually worth it? I've heard they offer…
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Stretching the pennies
Hello all, I would love some advice/opinions on the following situation. We currently have one child but are considering having a second. I currently work part time and our daughter attends nursery for three days a week. If we had a 2nd I would have to give up work and become a sahm. There is no way we could afford…
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Mums, do you make time for yourself?
I have been thinking recently that I get very little time for myself and I should do something about it. My life is probably similar to a lot of other Mums, I work 25 hours a week (2 jobs), care for a son with health issues, have another teenager, do voluntary work and do all the associated domestic stuff that comes with a…
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School photos: do you buy them?
Hi everyone The build-up to Christmas sometimes includes school photos taken in plenty of time to tug at our purse and heart strings with the expectation we may buy them for the grandparents. They're not particularly cheap and sometimes don't come individually but in packs unless you have the option of other gifts done eg…
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Liverpool baby and toddler show
The UK. baby and toddler show at Echo Arena 1st and 2nd Feb. Tickets are £12 per day, or £20 for weekend. Under16's free. If you put "channel 5" in the promo code box to order tickets online, the ticket price is reduced by £5.
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frugal fun with children when on budget
Thanks to all on this site we've managed on 2 part time wages, Kept head above water so to speak Paid mortgage We,ve been part time for years so I've home with my 2 as much as can and although money was tight we have had a ball, we had no family we could rely on so we juggled shifts round the children so no childcare but…
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'Living Simply' with children
Hey everyone, the past couple of years I've been increasingly concerned about the ridiculous amount of toys/gadgets etc that my children own (as well as myself!) and after reading a few books on the subject I really want to simplify our lives :) I was wondering if anyone on here is already living like this? I really want…
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Potty/toilet training advice needed
My daughter has just turned 3 and she is still not potty/toilet trained. I know that you can't rush this but I think that by now we should have progressed a bit. I have tried lots of encouragement, sticker charts etc etc but nothing seems to be working. It also seems to me that she is still not grasping the practical side…
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Plug in steamer versus on the hob steamer
Hi! Can anyone help? I'm trying to find out if a plug in electric veg steamer costs less to run than a steamer cooked on either gas or electric hob. I'm looking at steamers and none seem to mention how many watts- thanks in advance! :)
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Supermarket grocery online deals.
I already have the tesco code for new customers online to get £15 off their first shop (which is XX3KPJ) but there anymore for sainsburys or particularly Asda? Thanks in advance
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Money saving family challenge £25 per week
Hi All, I am new to the site, so will introduce myself first. I am a mother in my mid twenties, my family consists of me, my partner, our toddler, 2 dogs & two cats. I work a part time day job & I run a small business from home. Running a small business obviously means there are going to be some months I am not going to be…
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safety gates help
Hi there, I am looking for some help in buying safety gates for top part of the stairs. The width is 85cm and I am struggling to find a decent brand. Can someone plz share their opinion on how to select a gate? Thanks
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2014 - a cutting back diary
My name is Chanie, I live in London. I have a partner and two pre-school children. I work full time and Mr Chanie works part time. I really need to cut down on my spending and clear my overdraft and I really want the help and support of other mum's, which is why I am here. I'm a bit of a control freak. I am disorganised in…
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where to buy a futon?
hello there, i have to buy a futon for a spare room as we have family staying with us to help out with our new born baby. can anyone plz recommend decent co's or places to buy a double bed (or there abouts) sized futon .. any suggestion would be helpful .. is amazon a good place to look? thnx
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Avoid Verbaudet
This is not my first experience of problems with this company (perhaps I shouldn't have given them a second chance) but they had a really nice coat that I decided to get my daughter for Christmas. They seem to run their stock levels on a shoestring, as things have often run out then suddenly become available again. But…
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Ladies let me ask you a question
If your boyfriend/hubby gave you this a pressie for xmas what would you think ? http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/gg-groupon-goods-global-gmb-h-7-1994/30764559
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Whats fun having designer handbag?
All, Im looking to buy a new handbag and always hooked with designer ones... I want to know whats different between buying high street brand vs designer brands..... apart from emotional pay off... Thanks