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I did a lot of babysitting when I was at school and uni and also did daytimes in the holidays and weekends. I always referred to what I did as babysitting. I think if someone has advertised as being available for daytimes they would be expecting to do more with the children than just watch tv. If you are not paying nanny rates then it would be good to have planned something simple or have suggestions for something to do, rather than expecting the babysitter to show initiative, but the ideas you give in your first post seem reasonable.

Sounds like fun! I'm around on Tuesday. Good idea! X Elli Edited to add: Nabz the golf course entrance is on Marmora road and it backs onto brenchley gardens More info here Jubilee picnic will be good to see you and little saff again!

Hi It's another lovely day shall we meet in the picnic area in Peckham rye park? Will aim to get there for 2. x Elli

I would suggest using traditional tales to start a conversation with your daughter. Little Red Riding hood, Hansel and Gretel and the Wolf and the seven Little Kids are all good ones. I agree that you don't want to freak her out, but I would agree with cuppa tea that it should be a person's behaviour towards your daughter and how it makes her feel that should trigger a 'stranger danger' response rather than her looking out for a 'bad man' who will probably come across as very friendly (refer to wolf tricks in above stories!) and can therefore be more dangerous. Guidelines I find quite helpful with children of your daughter's age are: That if they get lost, don't go off with anyone but find someone in a uniform to help them and That it doesn't matter what anyone tells her, she can always tell you anything that is bothering her and that she will never be able to tell you anything that will stop you loving her. They hopefully cover both (thankfully unlikely) situations where a child may come to harm from an adult.

Ooh I'm up for this too! See you there! x e

Hooray am at a table outside by the door!

I've just got here and am at the sofas - will keep an eye out for an outside table ;)

Nabz, it's definitely not too late! We meet up on Tuesday, not Thursday - Everyone is very friendly and I always have a good laugh, it's now a highlight of my week. Looking forward to meeting you and your little girl. Anna - I'll pm you my details thank you! Very excited about the prospect of sunshine! See you Tuesday!

I agree, Kings A&E are fantastic. I have also had excellent care from Haematology Outpatients. And I can thank their new policy of scanning all women at 32 weeks for saving my baby's life. All the staff in Harris Birthright centre, antenatal and labour wards were so wonderful, and reassured me at an incredibly stressful time. I hope they find out about this thread!

I wondered about this too, my baby looked too cramped and uncomfortable in the cabriofix at 3 months. I took out the foam wedge that is part of the headhugger and that seemed to do the trick - I also moved the shoulder straps up to the next setting because his head was on the headhugger. We still have the headhugger in because his head would wobble without it when cornering!

Have PM'd you x

I'm planning to be there - will aim for 2 but may well be closer to half past judging by my recent timekeeping!

Twoish at the gardens will be great - see you there! x Elli

See you tomorrow! Elli

I'm on a mac too!

Is anyone else having trouble opening the attachment on the original thread? I seem to get stuck in a loop when clicking on the link to the pdf. Any ideas?! I'd love to see where to buy clothes for my little longshanks - also with big feet!

Yay for Ganapati! So glad Jonah was accommodating. Happy Birthday and see you next week.

Your post made me smile and while my own little superhero is a bit young for playing, your predicament made me think of something a friend created some time ago. Batman and Superman

Hi there, I'm planing to be there too. See you tomorrow x Elli

Yes - a bicycle pump works with a schrader valve.

Sorry I couldn't make it but glad it's going to be a regular thing - see you on Tuesday! Elli

Fiona, I'm glad your back is better! I'm up for going tomorrow, see you there same time? Pippa, I may see you at the gym equipment soon! Elli

Mooncake, I would love to meet up on Tuesday afternoon, but I'll be away visiting the in laws this week! I haven't been able to make the Monday meet ups, so if there are enough of us who can make Tuesday afternoon could we make it a regular thing?

Legalbeagle, I was going to PM you the contact details but Gina was happy for me to put them on here in case anyone else wanted them. Her number is 020 8299 1135 and her email is [email protected]. Am sure she will be able to answer your questions!

There is a largish group who use the Scout Hut in Sydenham Hill woods - I'll see if I can find a contact for them.