Saffron

We've just started baby led weaning... so much fun, but messy! Any advice on how best to get stains out of baby's clothes? :-)

My LO just sleeps in a t-shirt and cellular blanket. Her room is very warm, between 22-25 C. So far we've avoided heat rash. But if your baby does suffer with heat rash, the best treatment is to keep the skin cool and dry... although in this weather that's difficult. Ointments and creams can trap moisture in the skin and make heat rash worse for some babies. Try keeping skin dry with a medicated baby powder that does NOT contain talc, as this mineral can irritate already damaged skin.

I have a very "sucky" baby. Can anyone recommend a good slow-flow teat? Thanks! :-)

As a new mum --my LO is 18 wks-- I'm begining to explore our local children's play areas. Sadly, I had a bad experience at the children's play centre in Telegraph Hill Park. The indoor play area wasn't particularly clean, and the staff --one woman in particular-- were extremely rude. Indeed, we felt so unwelcome, my girl friend and I left after about 2 min, even though it was raining outside!! I hope there are some friendlier (and cleaner!) play groups in some of our other local parks. What experiences has anyone else had?