jennimum started new topic Walking (Warning-ramblings of proud Mum in this post!)
Hi, Just had to share with you all that DS has finally started walking this week It started with a couple of steps, now he has managed from one end of the lounge to the other! We bought him some ...
jennimum replied to topic Trapped!!
Hi Scalimum, I had this problem for a while. It got better when I started doing a bit of part time work at weekends and DH had to look after our son. At first he used to drive over to visit his par...
jennimum replied to topic What meals and snacks do you give your 10 month old?
Hi, It's easy to start worrying with the constant changes they go thru, if your baby seems happy, then you are doing a great job! I used to give the following at 10 mths: 7.30-8 am Brekky- 1.5 wee...
jennimum replied to topic Mum's Group Guilt
Hi Jules, I never heard of any mothers groups around here, but I think there are some. When Bubs got to about 6 mths I started thinking about playgroups.....eventually when he was 9 mths we started...
jennimum replied to topic Night nappy leakage
Hi, Congratulations with the sleep! I found that this happened to my son too, he was sleeping on his side and I think it just leaked right out. I moved him onto his back......and he now sleeps on h...
jennimum replied to topic In your opinion what is the best weight lose plan
Hi Kellie, In my opinion (and that's all it is) the best way to lose weight is not to diet as they are so hard to stick to, also what happens when you are not on the 'diet'? Join a gym, make sure t...
jennimum replied to topic Nappy Changing Woes
Hi, It is not dumb, it's a very real problem! Also, as you have to do it several times a day, extremely annoying. I found my wee man goes thru phases, being good and not bothering about it, then at...
jennimum replied to topic Linea Nigra (dark line)
I got the line & had a boy!
jennimum replied to topic True or false?? Please help
Rubbish! I exclusively breastfed. Every 3.5 hours for first couple of months, then about every 4 hours, apart from teatime when he used to feed on and off for a couple of hours- I thought my boobs ...
jennimum replied to topic portacots
Hi Shelley, We were on hols and used one when my DS was about 6/7 mths, I took his bedding and any toys he had in his own cot and he was fine. The extra blanket for underneath is a good idea though...
jennimum replied to topic Moving baby to own room.
Hi Sara, Our DS was in his own room right from the start, we had a monitor, but don't use it now he is 1! If you feel he will be ok, then the daytime sleeps sounds like a good idea, then you can mo...
jennimum replied to topic sore back
Hi, I have just ordered a book called "Basic Back Care" by Dr Mary Pullig Schatz. This was recommended to me by several friends and, although I cannot tell you myself, I thought you would appreciat...
jennimum replied to topic toddler tantrums
Hi Sophie, I can't help you but wanted to let you know that ALL the kids at our playgroup hit each other at various times! Sorry for no answers, but I haven't had to deal with it yet.
jennimum replied to topic Will not drink water
HI Sara, My DS was Bfed but wouldn't drink water at that age either. He started to like it about 6/7 mths, now loves it so I wouldn't worry too much. As long as there are plenty of wees coming out,...
jennimum replied to topic Has anyone..... ?
Hi Apryl, I did this when I had a few glasses of wine with visitors! Just expressed the next whole day (quite a lot to keep up supply) drank loads of water and then started again BF the day after! ...
jennimum replied to topic From cooing to squealing....
Hi Apryl, Yes I think it is developmental as my nurse checked that he was doing those high pitched squeals! I know it's not very nice to listen to, but it doesn't last forever....just try and ignor...
jennimum replied to topic Won't eat farex, what else can I give for breakfast??
Hi Cheryl, My DS hated farex, he liked baby muesli, and now has weetbix every morning. Occaisionally has porridge but weetbix is the main one, I used ordinary milk from about 7/8 mths and no proble...
jennimum replied to topic Teething reflief
Hi Quin, My DS is now 12 months and still teething, but not too bad really. I know that he really likes something cool to chew on such as a piece of carrot or apple, make it big enough so that they...
jennimum replied to topic car seats
Hi Kyze, I did it at about 7/8 mths, I think. Funny how I've started to forget everything already!!
jennimum replied to topic what do other mums think....?
I agree with Robynne, up the formula a bit and wait on the solids, your baby knows how hungry he is. Great weight gain (my baby gained about a kilo insome motnths, less in others) is what I have al...
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