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Just start looking. I agree with pug wash, there are other issues to think about. When my eldest was at her childminders there was a routine afternoon sleep for all children, mattresses where put on the floor, curtains closed and they had a hours rest. However at home, she NEVER had an afternoon sleep, far too busy and active! Children do adapt and routines can be useful and reassuring for children, but this is not what you are talking about. You are concerned whether your child will be neglected, be upset, not be listened to and so on. You are looking for someone who will respond kindly and proactively. But possibly who is also honest, fun, playful, fair and trustworthy. But, just as the prefect mother does not exist, you will not find the perfect childminder. Hopefully you will find someone who is good enough and suits you and your child. Also it is interesting that you think a nursery is not an option due to long waiting lists. Most research suggests that they are poor environments for very young children as they do not allow the children to form attachments to their care givers. If we had had the money, I probably would have chosen a nanny, but the local, long established and popular child minder was a good choice for us.

baths help a lot, also I used to sprinkle Albos Oil around. There is a under 1's version, but only used that with no1 child.

Thanks Fushia:)

Earlier this year, My daughter was seen by a well known Herne Hill dental practice and assessed as having dental cavities. The dentist thought it was too 'difficult' to treat her and made a refferal to King children's dental hospital in May 2014. Despite this I persevered in having dental practice treatment, this resulted in two fillings done at the practice, two more to go! However further treatment refused after one session of her refusing treatment; she had a cold that day. I was continually advised to see their private children's dentist, I reluctently paid for an assessment. Dentist was excellent but obviously treatment will be very expensive etc etc etc. Anyway- Kings Dental hospital has extremely long waiting times- We had the assessment last week great- Treatment will START in Feb next year!!!! So does anyone have similar experiences of being denied NHS treatment in the same way? I was surprised at the quick denial of treatment, she was labeled as temperamentally too difficult: she refused to brush her teeth as a 2 year old and me neglectful?? What can I do?? We are not really in a position to pay ?100's of pounds. Also any less judgmental dentists around?? Thanks

ce Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Fishfoot - you sound like a virgin living in a > flatshare resorting to post-it notes rather than > actually having a conversation with said "staffie' > owners. > > OMG!! someone with a dog is in the park after > dark!! Not very "middle class" is it?!?!? > > Note - who cares?!?!? WTF Is this guy a troll!!!!! Should be taken off the forum with his offensive sexist comments.. Nasty!!!

I hope they will pay their staff the London Living Wage https://www.facebook.com/RitzyLivingWage

Perhaps think about having a p/t mothers help/live out au pair type person. I had a student helping me in a couple 3 hour sessions per week ( I would have had more!) to help with housework, play with toddler, take to park, hold baby whilst going to toilet type of thing. I found that type of support great, especially as my family don't live in London, partner works long hours etc etc...

I remember using just baby grows when it was hot?

1st place in Burgess park are running a play scheme- There are still places I think, it for 3-8 year old, from 8 to 6 ?19 per day. Judy Morris is organising it, her email is judy.morris@1stplace.uk.com

The big problem with the sigg metal ones I've bought, is that the inside lining peels away after lots of dishwasher washing. I don't do hand washing so everything needs to be dishwasher friendly?

I've done it. I felt it was unclear but it is for sahm (in the survey the unemployed) aswell as paid employed mothers.

My daughter goes, and I think it is great. We did have to wait a long time though, around 1.5 years. Call juliet and the team and see if any spaces after the first round of offers have been made. Good luck:)

Good question:) I've been to lots over the years. 1. offer tea and coffee- some do it at a set time other don't. Health snack for the kids fruit and the not so healthy biscuit. Perhaps encourage parents to bring things in to share?? 2. Have a range of activites- so a colouring table,play dough, a seasonal craft of the week? Singing and maybe a story? Activity centre has lots of printable sheets and pre-school craft ideas. Stiener groups have a parents/carers communal craft activity- I love it:) 3. Have a signing in book and perhaps a registration form? Personally I think ?1/2 entry is fine- ?3/4/5 is a bit steep?? 4. Have a visible healthy eating, gentle discipline, active play policies, So that there is a cluster of values the play group can work within. I went to a group recently that didn't seem to have these, and I could feel and see it; children eating sweets, forceful disciplining of young children. 5. I find groups of parents can become cliquey. I bet there are lots of reasons why; but i think the organisers need to try to gently counter act. So recognising the first timer and being a friendly face. 6. Include active play and outside if possible. I personally think it is unreasonable to expect young children to sit still for long periods Anyway my young one is calling, more later xx

I also got pregnant, whilst bf my first.

thanks for this, it looks fab I'm going to try to 345 it over there after school on friday

for some reason i can not put in a url! http://thehopscotchnewsletter.com

Have a look on the Hopscotch News, they always have interesting things listed

I second hopscotch News- they send out a weekly newsletter, so it is best to subscribe.

Great, let me know too

As soon as my two wake up they want mummy... 2 and 4

I found this, my eldest had the L-O-N-G Childminders nap, but not at home. She used to do two long days and the childminder had a routine with the kiddies. Both of my girls stopped having daily nap well before their 2nd birthday. Someday naps, others not... I do find a tea at 5pm, means a early bed time.. Also no naps helps, but not always... Best of luck with it all

There is a book 'my child won't eat' written by spanish paediatrician Carlos Gonzalez, published by Brixton based Pinter and Martin. It is part of the Baby led weaning style of understanding little ones eating habits-

Yes! My eldest has now got the pox, exactly 2 weeks after her little sister...

my then 2 year old LOVED going there, but maybe the peppa overload is tooo much. (Beware of playing with the dark arts of of making money from our children..) Has your lo been to the peppa pig live show??

Hi Lizzie, I love Usborne books. What would be the advantage of joining your team rather than becoming a seller directly with Usbourne? best wishes