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Thanks, Smiler, hopefully you are correct!

Thanks Whyte-o, that is concerning! Do you know who ran it back in 2009? Currently it is run by Sure & Firm and I have a feeling it may be the same company as before. Sally81 - I agree, the children seemed very happy. The under 2s were cuddling the nursery nurse and smiling the 2+ year-olds were showing me their favourite books and the pics they'd drawn. Unfortunately, the closing time of 6pm will make getting back from work in time for pick up a big rush/stress so I don't think we'll be putting our names down. Also I'm concerned about what whyte-o said.

Spot on Moos - I counter-argued with the homeopathic person when she advised such treatment for babies/children. She provided a link to 'research' supporting such treatments but this was funded by homeopathic companies. In the end admin removed her post.

Bendy straws!

Banana cake! Not as healthly as the above but make a great treat, delicious esp if served straight from the oven or warmed up in microwave. I've cut the amount of caster sugar by 50% and added dried mixed fruits to add some natural sweetness instead.

Fuschia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thats not true ... There is evidence linking > reduced incidence of adult obesity, heart disease > and diabetes to longer exclusive bf > > So very relevant to us here in the uk These diseases are multifactorial and bf is not the panacea - nothing is. A bad diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excess alcohol and unfortunate genetics will lead to all of the above and more regardless of whether you breast or formula feed. It's so much more important to discourage these things (can't help genetics and we all have our vices - mine is cake!) than spend 6 months avoiding formula at all costs. The effect of bf is negligable in the face of these of factors. 'Evidence linking' does not mean causation.

Salia - agreed! Jennyh - there is so much more that determines the current and future health of your child than breastfeeding. In the 'western world' where many (not all) are so fortunate to have a reasonable standard of living, other factors such as, passive smoking, the food you go on to feed your child, they way your raise them, the opportunities your provide them, education etc etc will also play their part. WHO guidance - a good place to start is the WHO website - you'll be able to find all of their large systematic reviews and associated references there. I must say I was a little surprised when I read the review that led to 6 months becoming the recommended period for exclusive breast feeding. The evidence wasn't as compelling as I thought it would be with the only observed benefit for the child being a lower rate of gastrointestinal infections The above quote is spot on and is why the WHO should not be quoted ad nauseum, as we are not their target audience! The exclusive bf for 6 months is aimed at those living in less developed countries where there is no reliable access to clean water and so giving formula is potentially dangerous, resulting in diarrhoea, which is one of the biggest killers of children in these countries. Also the lack of regular/decent wage may mean that a family can not reliably afford to buy formula and the breast milk would have dried up resulting in the baby potentially starving. Sadly, this may also apply some of the less fortunate in this country - maybe not literally starving but being very undernourished.

Does anyone have any recent experience of this nursery? I think the current name is My Favourite Nursery and is based in the church on Uplands Rd. I have placed my little ones name on the waiting list but I'd be interested to know: - if you and your child/children are happy with it - if it's a faith-based nursery - if it's run by the same people as Bojangles/Sure & Firm,as I believe they closed down and left a few parents out of pocket Thanks

Maybe I've had a sense of humour bypass but I've never understood why it's considered socially acceptable to make (or infer) derogatory comments about those with ginger hair. To me it's no different to skin colour in that you are what you are.

"All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That's his." Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, 1895

I think another Indian restaurant would be good, we don't have enough

* Dear Mod - I'm posting here in case someone without children (and therefore, not interested in the family discussion sections) has come across the lost bootee! * Lost today: a white bunny rabbit bootee with stripey pink and white sock section (originally from mothercare) Where lost: somewhere in the region of Whately Rd, Ulverscroft, North Cross and Lordhship Lane; possibly in ED or Llyods pharmacy Value: sentimental value but little monetary value esp as we have the other one! Please PM if you have picked it up or handed it in somewhere. We retraced our steps but in the 20min period of having it to realising it was gone it has disappeared :( Thanks!

Lost today: a white bunny rabbit bootee with stripey pink and white sock section (originally from mothercare) Where lost: somewhere in the region of Whately Rd, Ulverscroft, North Cross and Lordhship Lane; possibly in ED or Llyods pharmacy Value: sentimental value but little monetary value esp as we have the other one! Please PM if you have picked it up or handed it in somewhere. We retraced our steps but in the 20min period of having it to realising it was gone it has disappeared :( Thanks!

Sorry, Supergolden and Chantelle, I see you both already mentioned something similar :-S. Glad it worked and it gives me confidence that I'm doing the right thing!

Hi Kalamiphile Sorry for the long post... Has your daughter tried NOT feeding her baby at 4am? If her baby is feeding well during the day and is gaining weight normally then maybe he/she is waking up at 4am out of habit and is now used to having milk to settle back to sleep but doesn't actually NEED it. I say this from personal experience with my 5 month old, who used to have a dream feed at 11pm and sleep through to 4am before waking for a feed. This I could handle as fortunately I'm not a lone parent. However, she started waking every 2h during her 4 month growth spurt, which was fine, but then she continued to do so for 4 weeks afterwards. Everytime she woke I would automatically bf her and she seemed to drink well and settle fairly quickly back to sleep. Soon I was so tired that I didn't 'care' whether she really needed to be fed, I just wanted to do whatever it took to get her to sleep quickly and if that meant bf then that's what I did. However, I decided I could not function like this long term so the last couple of nights I decided to go cold turkey with the midnight-6am feeds. She had her usual dream feed between 10-11pm. When she woke in the early hours and I didn't feed her she would start crying hysterically but I would just pick her up and rock/jiggle(!) her and she would calm down very quickly, start smiling and cooing and within a couple of mins she would be rubbing her eyes at which point I would put her down to sleep (took no more than 30mins in total from crying hysterically to falling asleep). She next woke up 3h later but this time it was much quicker to settle her back to sleep (approx. 15min). At first I was reluctant to try this, as I felt I would be depriving my baby of food when she seemed to need it. The fact that she settled down relatively quickly and slept soundly for a few hours reassured me that she wasn't actually hungry or in need of milk overnight even though she seemed to feed well during these times. Certainly, during the day there is no distracting her when she is hungry! It's early days but I'm hoping that this works and it may help your daughter. Good luck! p.s sorry if others have already mentioned something similar

Good point EDmummy! Be very careful of attributing neonatal jaundice to breastfeeding - always seek medical advice if you think your baby is jaundiced. It may be a sign of dehydration or more complex conditions and remember that untreated jaundice due to a condition (not jaundice from breastfeeding) may cause irreversible problems for the baby.

I think they grab whatever they can and then assess the loot later on!

These thieves sound like opportunists and so it may be worth leaving one or two valuables out (not in view of the street as we don't want to encourage them to break in). The idea being that once they are in they will grab these items and leave quickly - personal safety and that of the family is paramount and I'd rather they just a took a few bits rather than start going round the house and coming face to face with one of us. A further advantage is that you may have a little control over what they take e.g. leave your non-sentimental valuables out to satisfy their greed but ensure that your laptop with important work files/family photos are left well hidden!

That is expensive! However, other websites/companies are selling it for ?40-50 - I've no idea how that compares to other buggy boards but the relatively low price of the pram may make up for this. I agree that the brake looks like it may be blocked by the board but having read some reviews no-one seem to complains of difficulty accessing the brake once the board is on...

Love the city mini, too - little one has slept very well in it since birth, light and easy to steer one-handed, folds super-easily and a great price, too!

I can't begin to imagine how frightening it must be to suddenly realise your child is missing. So glad it was a happy ending and well done to all those that helped!

Thanks for the article. However, it is written by someone who practices homeopathy and supported by various homeopathic organisations, so I don't consider it to be without considerable bias. A lot of non-homeopathic drugs are historically derived from the active ingredients of naturally occuring substances so I don't doubt that homeopathic treatments may work but I, personally, would rather treat my baby with drugs that have been put through the mill with the safety and side effect profile well established.

My little one went through a phase of hating baths so I'd we'd co-bath and I'd comfort feed her if she got distressed. I didn't do it for long, as I didn't want to make it a habit but more to reassure her so that she could feels safe and secure in the bath. The main thing is that you can get yourself and baby out of the bath safely. I used to make sure my husband was around when I did this - if he wasn't then I wouldn't get in the bath.

I have nothing against homeopathic remedies per se but I would be wary of using anything 'medicinal', which has not be tested rigoursly for side effects and has no system in place for reporting adverse events. I would particularly be cautious when using them on young children who can not communicate explicitly any pain/discomfort they are experiencing, which may (or may not) be a result of these treatments.

Apologies for being dense but why would a 20mph speed limit on Whateley/Underhill Rd affect the accidents at that junction with Barry Rd? Drivers don't speed along Whateley/Underhill Rd; they also don't speed across the junction with Barry Rd but acutally stop at the giveway lines and tentatively cross the junction, however, the poor views down Barry Rd make this a game of 'chicken'!