littlemissindulgence

My very active and strong little DD of 9 months old just HATES being changed. This has occured since 8 weeks or so. She cries as soon as she even sees the changing table (in her nursey) to be laid down. I have tried padding it more, tried distractions of all sorts but it's just proving very difficult and can't bare the thought of what she's going to be like at 18 months and beyond. She wriggels, cries, now kicks me and turns over EVERY time. I am however becoming an expert at changinging her standing up.... In case you are wondering, I cannot remember dropping her head and she def did not fall off at any point - so not sure what has caused it. Please advise if you have experienced similar bad associations / habits and any advice on how to change this experience for her would be greatly appreciated. It's really upsetting me (and her obviously). Thanks

We walked past the newly (and long awaited!) opened E.D. pool today. Swanky reception and creche but to my HUGE disappointment there was no baby pool in sight. What a missed opportunity with all these mums and babes in E.D.! I could just not believe it. When I mentioned it at the reception the manager sort of huffed and tried to tempt me in going to one of the 3 hours (only!) reserved for jelly babies. No extra heating (adult pool average temp is 18 degrees i think - far too cold for little ones), no family changing rooms or buggy park. But enough space in the reception area to hold a ballroom dance! According to the manager it was the architect's fault, which says to me that the council clearly does not talk to residents and what they would actually like to see happen with this amazing, but now missed opportunity. I am sad....

Hi RJ, I would love to join you - if yo are still looking for someone. Please could you let me know so I can arrange a babysitter? Thanks a lot, Kate