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That is a shame, but they didn't have a childrens pool before, just a very shallow end that the babies and children did their jellybabies class. I would think there wasn't much room to add an additional swimming pool to the facilities.

Gosh Pickle, I tell my husband his breathing* is too loud all the time, but certainly was telling him that even when I wasn't pregnant and when the children were being angels sleeping through the night! I don't think you're being unreasonable at all Supergolden as it's very hard to have a 4 year old around when in your 3rd trimester (or 2nd or 1st for that matter). As everyone says men and multitasking don't go hand in hand for some completely unknown reason. breathing too loudly is different than snoring for which a kick is involved.

I agree 100% with the Medised Dulwichmum. It was and still is a life saver for us. I think the problem was that because it made children drowsy some parents constantly gave it to their children or gave too much and they overdosed and died. I still use it on my younger child when she's really ill because I remember the dosage for when they were that young, but obviously I only use it as a last resort.

You could also try saline drops up his nose to thin out his snot so that it can drip out or use suction bulb. Holding him down while you get the drops in may be another story. I also use LOADS of Olbas oil in a giant pasta pot of hot water and place it under their cots (out of reach obviously) which works well. What your baby needs is a good sneeze to get everything out of his nose.

And how are the below any different than finger binding? thumb guard - sold in the UK too Both mine used dummies and it was easy to take away when the time came. I too sucked my thumb when I was young and my mum used chilli oil to get me to stop. I'm not scarred, but I do love chillies.

Liz - there are great apps for the kids like Smack Talk the Ben 10 Mouth Off, etc.

I second Barry's tea as being the best. Perfect strength and perfect cup of tea. Only tea we have in the house! * and no I don't work for them or the Irish shop that carries it

Birthday venues for a 4 year old If you do a search there are a few other threads, but it's a start. Hope that helps.

Omeprazole is great, but don't think you can take it during pregnancy as my doctor told me to switch to Gaviscon for heartburn. Sorry edited to say I didn't read through all the posts - maybe my dr was just being overly cautious and told me not to take Omeprazole! I don't want to scare anyone!

We went to see the Snowman last Christmas with our children (then 5 and 2 1/2) and it was perfectly fine for the younger one. In fact, she sat very still on my husband's lap the entire time so she could see better. They knew the story which I think helps a bit. Also the audience is full of young children talking and eating through it so quite noisy. It was worth it and I think they had a great time. I can't remember the theatre, but think it was Sadlers Wells. I too want to try to book The Nutcracker this year as both take ballet and know the music so can let you know what I come up with.

Does either this thread or this thread help?

Saffron - but I bet your grandmother's soap was really great for the skin as it probably didn't contain any additives or harsh chemicals!

I washed all items, sheets, towels, blankets and clothes before letting a newborn use them in non-bio detergent. We tend to use nonbio in the house, but with toddlers and older children also have bio for those really pesky stains and/or very dirty muddy clothes. I don't think you have to go crazy, ie, because your baby is touching you that you have to wash your own clothes in non bio, but as louiseneilan says, it can't hurt.

Bateaux Mouches Eiffel Tower/Champs de Mar - 7th arr. there is a carousel there along with candy floss and other treats, but I wouldn't actually brave the Eiffel Tower unless it was really quiet. Jardin des Tuileries - lovely to walk through, feed the ducks, and has more rides like a carousel plus a ferris wheel closer to the Louvre and you can eat one of those sickly sweet waffles. The puppet show (think it's called Guignol) in the little park by the Rond Point de Champs-Elysees and Avenue Gabriel (Ave Matignon) is one of the oldest running in Paris. My children have always loved this because a lot of children sit outside watching it and participate in the shouting. Also next to a small playground with slides, etc. Jardin du Luxembourg - another lovely park for children complete with puppet shows. Au Nan Bleu - sweet toy store on Boulevard Malesherbes in the 8th Will think of some more things, but hope it's a start. Have fun! Edited for bad French spelling!!!

Oh he is lovely Sanity Girl. A big congratulations to you and Eduardo! Congratulations on all the other new babies too! -C x

Yes, it's fine to give your one year old full fat cow's milk. He might reject it initially because of the change in taste so you can mix it half and half with the formula and gradually change it. I did use the follow-on milk for travelling as I found the cartons convenient, but I really think the reason that formula companies have follow-on milk/growing up milk is purely for marketing and business! Good luck. Cross posted with Pickle!

What origins??? Something deeply rooted about Catholicism and birth control? The term is used to describe two siblings born within 12 months of each other, FULL STOP. AAAAND, if you looked at my original post, it wasn't directed at anyone but in jest to the OP's post of having sex 4 days after giving birth, not that I need to defend myself nor apologise. PC has really gone mad.

I had this before and, sadly, it was blood from my nipples from being ravaged by a newborn. I didn't notice bleeding on me, but when my daughter spat up there was a bit of blood and I completely freaked out to both the midwife and paediatrician who happened to be in my hospital room. They examined us both and said it was from me and not my daughter. Also, if babies swallow enough of it they will vomit it up, apparently. Hope that helps.

monniemae Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > candj Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Good lord! Not unless you wanted Irish twins, > but > > 4 days after birth is a bit soon! > > Does it not strike you that this is a flipping > derogatory term?! Not having a go - but I'm > surprised it persists. A close friend was > recently picked up for using this in conversation > (about same topic). > Not at all! My husband is Irish and he uses it all the time. I think it's a great term.

I would give it at least an hour. No matter which way the taxi goes, there will always be traffic through central London/Chiswick. And T5 is a tiny bit further than the rest of Heathrow.

We bought the cotbed for dd1 but never took the railings off as she was kicked out of it at 2 1/2 years of age into a single bed when dd2 arrived. Now, dd2 at 3 years old just got her single bed as we're preparing the room for no. 3. We had every good intention of having both children sleep in the converted bed but there was always someone waiting for it. In the end I'm glad we bought the cotbed as it was/will be used by three children and we will probably finally get to take its railings off for the next toddler.

Hi Gina, I feel for you as I suffered from really bad tension headaches after the birth of my second child. I attributed it to the position of breastfeeding and the way I held my head/looked down at my daughter (if that makes sense). The pain would start in my neck and shoulders and go straight up the back of my head and into my temples into a raging headache. My GP sent me to an osteopath which worked a bit, but didn't really cure me. A migraine suffering friend told me about the over the counter Boots own brand of tension headache pills and it really did the trick as far as pain relief. I believe it was a combination of both paracetemol and a muscle relaxant. Also when breastfeeding just make sure your little one is supported on pillows so that you are not straining your neck, shoulder or arm muscles too much. Also have your own back supported so that you're not in an odd position on the sofa/chair. For me I think the build up of tense muscles in that area resulted in my headaches. Also my second daughter was much heavier and I bf her longer which is why I think I didn't get them first time around. Hope that helps and good luck.

and 'How did I get" please

Why is it that you only have the cut and paste ability on this *bob*? Try 'Why do I' or 'Where are"

My sister-in-law took her two kids a couple of years ago during Christmas and they had a great time as well. Her two then would have been 6 and 9 year old. Have a lovely time.