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Hmmm. I'm almost embarrassed now. [blush] I was so disappointed with this book (and I remember vividly all the emotion I felt) but did I really have to write half a page about it??!! No I ha...

Nope. But I reckon sometimes we can be hypersensitive to what we "think" other people mean (rather than what they actually "say"). Use whatever nappies you feel like and if someone tries to make ...

take them outside on a sunny day and stand them open - like a fan. 30 mins to an hour should help. Otherwise eucalyptus oil and water in spray bottle. Then dry in sun. (In our case it was cat...

how about Anne Fine's "Telling Liddy". It's devious!

I have this book (and also the one for PreSchoolers). It/they is/are excellent. Truly some of the best books for ideas - cheap, easy, fun, varied. And good for Australia rather than UK or US. B...

Hi Belinda, I wanted to post an update about my (first!) experience with My First Bookshelf - it was fantastic. Our books arrived in perfect condition and the gift wrapping was gorgeous. I can r...

thank you for your lovely honest post - you sound like a wonderful mum! I think you're right too about formula being better for human babies (because of the nutrient quotients and whatnot). After...

The weirdest thing happened this week - not only did Mr-about-to-turn-16-months sneer at the bottle and reach for a cup, but he also started to feed himself with the spoon! Just picked it up and s...

Thanks Belinda. I've had a good hunt around in your online bookstore and ordered a few more Hairy books... and a couple of different ones too. I love the way you've carefully selected and descri...

Hi there, It's hard isn't it, when they LOVE their bottles and aren't so crazy about the solids! Sorry I can't offer any real advice, as I seem to be raising my 15 month boy purely on luck and a ...

Isn't it wonderful that so many of us have these "artistic" and "independent" children! I wouldn't change for a neat eater for anything! Do you all want to hear another shameful secret?? Well,...

Hello, I'm in a similar situation - a 13 month old boy who was completely breast fed. He will eat yoghurt, cheese etc. and drink cow's milk when it's mixed with cereal or other foods. He won't ...

Hi Maree, Thought you'd appreciate an update (and a pat on the back!). Baby is behaving like an angel nowadays. Bedtime about 8.30 (Dad gives him a bottle, so we know he is chockers full!), th...

Hi Maree, thanks for this advice (and all the others - I've been reading everyone else's stories too and it helps a lot!) It's three-four weeks later now. And for a while everything was good. W...