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Fair enough and any tips that make life easier or cheaper are always helpful - I'm in awe of anyone who has twins (or more)!

I can't understand why tfl would be so opposed to traffic calming measures at Barry/Underhill Rd or Barry/Upland Rd junctions when there is already one (a raised pedistrian crossing which also serves as a speed bump) at Barry/Goodrich Rd...

Fuschia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Huggies disposable nappy and over the top a wrap > or swimsuit > > Don't chuck the nappy - can be dried and reused Sorry but have to disagree with the above - babies pass urine frequently, esp young ones who can pass small amounts every 10mins, so personally I dislike the idea of drying and reusing the disposable swim nappies. You can use the splashabout swim nappies with nothing underneath or, as already mentioned previously, with normal disposable nappies underneath.

Please report such occurences to James Barber, the Lib Dem Councillor (see thread started by him), unless we complain it will continue to happend. I posted on his thread as cars on Barry Rd were being moved recently without prior notice - the same happened to my husband's car a few years ago with resultant significant damage. The cars also tend to be left on double yellow lines, disabled parking spots etc and so if you are v.unlucky you get a fine to boot.

The actual jab was fine - cried but forgotten within seconds. The injection site can become inflamed/pus filled several weeks to months afterwards. TB is a horrid disease that can affect nearly any part of the body and, in some cases, can be v.difficult to treat.

Our baby was born weighing just over 6lb and we used Sainsbury's premature (or was it tiny baby?) nappies - can't remember the exact name but it has the weight range on the packet. They worked well until my baby started reaching the upper weight limit and they started leaking - cue to move on to the next size

sorry for all the typos in my last post!

jennyh/salia - your experiences highlight the main reason whay I found the bf workshop and Clare Kedvers so infuriating. They preach about bf like it's a relgion with all other options of feeding being terrible for the baby (bottle feeding expressed milk was not enough - it had to be breastfed otherwise the baby's jaw would not develop properly etc!). They provided information on how/where to get support for breast feeding - that was v.good. However, at no point did they say that: i) formula can help kick start bf if you are struggling; ii) that it can provide some respite for the mother and allow her to bond with the baby (v. important in my opinion); iii) that trying to breastfeeding no-matter-what and feeling that using formula is a sign of failure can actually be dangerous for the baby (jaundice requiring rehydration via a drip, which really would set breastfeeding back) Doing the above with guidance can acutally promote breastfeeding and make it a more enjoyable and therefore, a longterm feeding option. If they said this then many wouldn't have to grapple with the guilt of not being able to breastfeed, more would actually succeed in breastfeeding in the long term and there would be no sense of failing regardless of the mode of feeding, just the knowledge that you doing what is best for your baby and you.

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'I must say i think of lovely, kind, motherly Clare Kedvers, Infant Feeding coordinator at Kings' ...don't get me started on Clare Kedvers... ...she made my blood boil at the breastfeeding workshop when she said (in no uncertain terms) that if you didn't breastfeed then your baby will develop all sorts of medical, academic and social problems. Nothing like piling on the guilt on expectant mothers to add to the difficulty of breastfeeding in the early days.

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Laddy Muck Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You a City fan? ...no...(sigh)...

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I'm new to this football thread but it's great! Is Crouchy planning on playing for Man City next season??! After getting us into the Chumps League at the end of last season, he comitted 2 inexplicable fouls to be sent of early at the Bernabeu leading to our exit from the Chumps league and then scored (once again) the deciding goal at the Eastlands. Ah well, in the end we drew too many games and threw away too many leads but that's much better than the dream I had last night that we were relegated!

I have to say that I was the most exhausted/ neurotic/emotional between weeks 2-8 (i.e after paternity leave finished and I was home alone) but when my husband was there I felt almost normal. If you have a supportive husband/partner then it should be do-able although you will be shattered - I think anyone would be even if they didn't have a child with them. If you are going to fly long haul it is probably 'easier' with a young baby, as they just feed and sleep and need no entertaining to keep them (and consequently you and the rest of the plane) chirpy. I think very few babies have any sort of routine at that age and so it's probably the best time to travel across maultiple time zones with them as there is no no real disruption for them. Having said all that, I have never flown with a baby but I am basing this advice on how my baby has changed from birth to 4 months in terms of demands for my attention/any sort of entertainment, sleep routine etc...Good luck!

Agree with chantelle - bugaboos are pretty but the price is ridiculous and it preys on the wish of parents to get the best for their babies even though there is no real difference in comfort for the little one. Having seen a variety of prams (those with carry cots & those forward facing but fully reclining), one thing I have noticed is that all the babies using them seem very comfy and have no problem falling asleep. If you do decide to get a pram without a cot maybe buy a sheepskin liner or something similar if you think it could be more comfy and put the extra money into a savings account for your child - just a thought...

It definitely is a complete minefield!! Issues to consider are: i) cost - do you want to spend loads on an expensive 'all-rounder' if you are going to end up buying a Maclaran after 6 months? There are a few pushchair style prams that are suitable from birth and are much cheaper than the bugaboo/icandy range but your baby will be forward facing (only an issue for the first 4-6months, when they mostly sleep anyway) ii) size of your car boot iii) how you will store your pram at home - i.e if space is an issue then a pram that will fold easily is important iv) do you need to climb stairs e.g. to your front door/flat - a lightweight pram/one that folds easily is important v) will you be using public transport frequently - a compact/lightweight pram will be useful Good luck! p.s I wouldn't worry too much about getting a pram with a good suspension, as from my (limited) experience babies love the jiggling about caused by the pot holes of East Dulwich - it helps them fall asleep!

Hi James, I live on Barry Road near the Underhill Rd junction where there have been recent road works. Earlier this afternoon a worker knocked on my door asking if I knew the owner of two cars parked on Barry Rd, which needed to be moved so he could park his truck and remove the rubble. He told me if the owners could not be found then he would need to contact a recovery company to move the cars and the owners would then have to pay to have them returned. My main issues regarding this are: 1) There are no signs to indicate that these cars should not be parked on that section of the road today 2) We have not had any letters to state that we should not park on there today 3) Why should the owners have to pay for return of their vehicles in light of points (1) and (2)? About 5 years ago my husbands car was moved from Barry Road by a recovery company and badly damaged in the process, again there were no signs or letter to indicate that he should not have parked where he had. We did not receive any money for the damages and, as a result, his insurance premium and those of other residents in the are have increased.

Sillywoman/Zoe - tell me you are both joking!

Baby and toddler sessions at Dulwich library are on Thurs both morning and afternoon (can't remember the exact times). However, it's not on tomorrow as the children's library is being used as a polling station for the referendum.

Thanks reren, I will keep an on eye on her skin and come up with a quick-fire strategy for getting us both changed, at least it's nearly summer so fewer layers!

Our baby was happily being bottle fed the last feed of the night by my husband from about 2 weeks of age. After a few weeks she suddenly started refusing the bottle and would only take it if we lay her down on the bed/floor/moses basket i.e she would feed from the bottle when she wasn't being held - maybe being held led her to believe she would be getting the breast, who knows(?) but it worked! Maybe try this before splasing the cash. Good luck!

Thank you ClareC, that's v.helpful - fingers crossed my dd naps during the walk there otherwise the whole experience could be quite traumatic for both of us!

This may be controversial but I don't think M&S food is that nice. The biscuits and cakes are yummy but I could do with those not being within the area! The savoury food is not worth the price you pay.

Slightly off topic - does anyone know if there's space at the private pool in Dulwich for buggies? I'm hoping to walk to the babyswimming lessons there. Thanks