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Hi- Sorry I only saw this thread this afternoon. We also have a 2 year old. AND we have newborn kittens, eyes not even open yet! If you and your little one, or any other Family Roomers would like to come see our kittens, please PM me for a playdate. xx

Roughly 17 oz (500 mL) is the upper limit for milk intake for a toddler based on an RDI of 500 mg/day. Obviously this will be slightly different for different children. One can't compare a healthy child on the 2nd% to a healthy child on the 98th% and say that their needs are the same. Broadly, I've also read the estimation as 12-24 oz. Excess calcium can interfere with iron absorption b/c calcium and iron ions compete for uptake by the same cellular compenents. Our diets are generally lower in iron than calcium; however, the equation also runs in reverse. Too much iron interferes with calcium uptake. (Just a personal example: I need to take high iron supplements b/c of a blood disorder. Because of the concern that this would interfere with calcium uptake (and I've been b/fing for 2 years), I also take calcium supplements. The pharmacist said it's fine with a 2-4 hour gap between the iron and calcium.) On the subject of calcium in milk, I've read that the calcium in leafy greens is more readily absorbed than milk, and that the actual calcium absorption from cow's milk may be lower than estimated because the ion-complex in cow's milk is not as bioavailable to humans. I'd love to read more about this from some reputable sources if anyone has info. And finally, vitamin C aids iron absorption from the stomach. So some C-rich fruit or a bit of juice with an iron-rich meal can help the iron in the meal to be more readily absorbed.

jennyh Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks everyone. I did end up driving down to the > nursery with a bottle yesterday as I had visions > of meltdown and I couldn't bear it!! Aw, best mum of the week award to you! Be sure you write that down in her baby book, so you can get some milage out of it when she's a teen. ;-)

Well, my daughter is is 27 months, and she still has milk in the afternoon! I do 50/50 with warm water, as she mostly just likes a warm bottle to hold. As others have said, a lot depends on your child and how she eats/sleeps etc otherwise. I thought the upper limit on milk in take was fairly large, though can't now remember. In any event, milk is a dietary construct. How much one should/shouldn't have is relevant to that construct. If the issue is that your LO likes to have a bottle in the afternoon, I'd be inclined to fade the milk rather than giving any other drink. You could do a milk to water fade over a month by replacing 1/4 of the milk with water each week. This avoids the need to offer juice, and allows your LO to adjust gradually. xx

Lots of friends rave about eyelash-tinting, but the tint doesn't seem to "take" on my lashes! Bah, nevermind, would rather spend the money on chocolate anyway. :)

Pickle, I don't wear blusher either. My skin is really, really fair and it's actually quite difficult to find blushers that don't end up making me look like I have a fever/sunburn! By false eyelashes, people are presumably talking about those realistic looking semipermanent ones that are usu applied at the salon? I had similar for my wedding, but I would find them too fussy for everyday wear. I suppose it depends on what you think are your best/worst features, and how you want to highlight them. Olay does a nice tinted moisturiser with sunscreen, if you just want to pick up something cheap off the shelf. I also like Benefit's Lemon Aid concealer. I use a tiny bit on eyelids and under eyes, little goes a long way. http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/lemon-aid They have lots of other concealer products too, depending on what/where needs attention. http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/category/makeup/concealer Fiona Tanner is a local make-up artist who is amazing at helping you understand how to maximise your best features. She came a did a "make-up party" at my house about a year ago. I think she charged ~20?/pp, and spent at least 45min with each of us. http://www.ftmakeuplondon.com/

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dulwichgirl2 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry to hear. :-( > > However, it is more straightforward than the > wedding dilemma of yesterday. One and only answer- > you ask the organiser and go with whatever he or > she states as his or her preference, whether you > agree with it, think it right or not. > > Erm, is it that simple? What if the organiser would like to have the child there, but parents don't want to bring him/her? Or, even more complicated, what if the organiser says it's ok, but other family/friends don't like the idea!? Oh dear. Maybe it's something we all need to think about for our wills. I'd like families to be able to bring their children to my funeral, b/c I think funerals, weddings, etc are imporant cultural events that shape our lives and the lives of our chilren.

Hi- Looking forward to hearing more about this.

See also: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8308786.stm This BBC article is a bit better written, easier to interpret. Their takehome message to parents: So best to give meds if fever develops, but not before, according to this. Interesting then that the nurses were still telling us to give prophylactic paracetamol! I'd go with the research on this, thanks KattyKit. I've updated my previous posts to reflect your information. I think it's hard for nurses (let alone parents!) to stay up to date. xx

Yes, very interesting! I've just found it here http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167586.php. This copy is dated 2009, but this is not what I was told by nurses as late as 2011. I would be inclined to believe the research, but also this research gave 3-4 doses in the first 24 hrs, which seems excessive. Is there research on ibuprofen as well?

Nooooo! Keep the choc!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17511011 :)

Try telephoning your pharmacy first. See if they can order the liquid if not in stock. Personally, I think would move straight onto the omeprazole. From a pharmacological point of view, omeprazole is the better drug. I'm not sure what prevents drs from prescribing it sooner for chronic reflux. I think it might not be licensed for infants and children. Age-rated licensing does not occur (or does not occur immediately) in the case of some drugs, but it doesn't mean that the drug isn't safe (in relative terms, obviously) and useful for a particular age group. Omeprazole and similar drugs hit a very specific cellular target, ie the microscopic proton pumps in acid-producing stomach cells. By inhibiting proton pumps, they block the final step in acid production. Interestingly, digestion is able to proceed nonetheless. Indeed the bulk of digestion and absorption occurs in the intestines, not the stomach. Domperidone is an antidopaminergic drug, ie it blocks/modulates the actvity of dopamine receptors. Because dopamine receptors are found throughout the body, it's more likely from a pharmacological point of view, to produce side-effects outside the target system. Domperidone's efficacy in treating infant reflux is thought to be through it's suppression of vomitting. If you can get good resolution of symptoms with omeprazole alone, I would personally think that's best. But that's just my opinion. I'm sure your gp can discuss it further. I'm a bit confused as to why people think formulated milk causes chronic reflux in infants? Perhaps anyone who holds these views could start a new thread about it, so we can discuss it in a public arena? To the best of my knowledge, formula could be linked to reflux if Baby were being overfed -- overfeeding causes acute reflux, though, not chronic reflux. So, if you're feeding formula, just don't overfeed. Little and often is how Baby should be fed, true for formula and b/f babies. Formula might also be related to reflux if there is a specific element in the formula that Baby cannot digest (intolerance) or to which there is a true allergy. Indigestion causes excess stomach acid to be produced. Again, this is acute reflux, not chronic reflux. (Incidentally, my friend's daughter was allergic to her mother's breastmilk, and so she had to be ff. Weird, eh?!) My understanding of chronic reflux in infants is that it is thought to be caused by cellular differences at the gastro-esophageal junction. I only read the abstract, but this journal article looked interesting...http://www.nature.com/ajg/journal/v101/n3/abs/ajg2006117a.html If you're considering switching to non-dairy, have you thought of trying goat's milk formula first? There are good medical reasons not to give non-dairy formula if possible. Babies need milk, even if it isn't human milk. The milk from other mammals still contains many of the compounds that are essential to growth, development, and digestive health. Mammalian babies are evolved to need and use these elements at a cellular level. Giving eg soya-based formula cannot replicate many of the essential features of mammalian milk. Many children who cannnot tolerate cow's milk can have goat's milk. Just food for thought -- no pun intended!! xx

Gambado's softplay in Beckenham is fun. Hubbie recently learned they also sell beer/wine, so it's now high on his list of favourite places. My daughter is 2+, but really tall/strong. She wasn't interested in the under 3s area and went straight for the big kids play!

Ah, the blessing of good genes! (Me too :) , but not all my girl friends :( ) But this makes interesting reading... http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640414.2010.521944 And this... http://journals.lww.com/annalsplasticsurgery/Abstract/2010/05000/Breast_Ptosis__Causes_and_Cure.16.aspx Interesting that smoking was correlated with ptosis (sag), but breastfeeding, pregnancy weight gain, and lack of regular upper body exercise were not. (Well, thank goodness for that!) xx

Hi for future, you can also give ibuprofen/paracetamol before the jabs*. Research suggests that pain and fever reduction are greater if you give the drug(s) before the jab. I think I did ibuprofen ~1hr before the jab, then paracetamol when we arrived home. You can also ask your pharmacist for Emla cream, a topical anaesthetic marketed specifically for jabs in babies and children. It's not perfect, but it helps some. Sound like your LO will be just fine. xx (Edited to say) *Oops, scratch that, and see below! It's now recommended to give paracetamol/ibuprofen only therapeutically, not prophylactically.

Otta I totally agree (same as weddings too). We took our daughter to her grandfather's funeral, b/c it's what he would have wanted. She was just over 1 year old. There were loads of people from my husband's family that I had never even met, and no one appeared to be offended.

Ouch, poor you! Yes, do be gentle on youself. Walking is fantastic exercise. All I did to lose my baby weight was to cut sugar out of my drinks for a while and to walk absolutely everywhere, no car. I know I'm also lucky that my metabolism is good, and Hubbie and I enjoy fresh cooking. From my own experience and that of friends, if you are patient and diligent everything does eventually go (mostly) back into place with a little help from diet and exercise. xx

a.smith Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Does > anyone now how to improve skin elasticity and help > with any advice how to take care and not end up > with excessive skin lol.Thanks Not smoking is absolutely the best thing you can do for your skin. So if you're not a smoker, you've already won half the battle! If you gained a lot of weight gain, you're right to try to lose it slowly. A healthy diet is also very important. Your body needs protein, vitmains and minerals to "recompose" itself. I haven't tried this yet, but it looks promising: Dermaroller http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0&oq=dermaroll&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADSA_enGB470GB470&q=dermaroller&gs_upl=0l0l0l1261531lllllllllll0&aqi=g4&pbx=1 Supposed to help reduce stretch marks and tighten skin. I agree with others, re the importance of early core stability, and also the role of peripartum hormones. I don't think separated midline is even considered a medical issue until 6-12 months postpartum, just to give you some idea of the time scale on which your ligaments and muscles are working. You could end up doing more harm than benefit to your body by undertaking the wrong exercises too early. Also, nabz, if breastfeeding is going well, there's absolutely no reason to give formula while you exercise, as sooo many postpartum exercise classes will allow you to bring your baby. Introducing even one bottle of formula too early will cause profound changes to your baby's gut metabolism. If your partner is set on having some "daddy time" with your new baby while you attend a class, it would be best if you were able to express milk. Try renting a double electric hospital grade pump for a few weeks. And, btw everyone, if you weren't already aware, running may be good for cardio :) , but it also gives you saggy boobs :( (yes, even if you wear a sports bra)! Just something to consider. xx

I was told a rash can appear, generally on the stomach, up to 6 wks afterwards! I don't know how true that is, or if it was just something the nurse personally believed to be the case. From a medical point of view, if you were studying side-effects, how would investigators confirm that the rash was not viral or due to other irritation? I don't think you could ever prove causation, only correlation. Needless to say, if it's just a rash without fever etc, it's probably not a big deal one way or the other.

Ranitidine and similar drugs help inhibit stomach acid production by suppressing activity of H2 receptors, which partially control stomach acidity. Omeprazole and similar drugs lead to more complete suppression of acid production by directly suppressing the activity of proton pumps, the tiny cellular components which are directly responsible for stomach acid production.

If you haven't received a letter, you might want to phone and check. Also, the ages for immunisations are just guidelines. It will not matter if you deviate a bit from the schedule, so don't worry if you're late making the app. xx

Tate modern has a free under-5's area with a musical slide. There are lots of cool kiddie gifts in the gift shop too. xx

We did the WB classes at the Lewisham Hospital pool, and I thought they were great. The therapy pool at the hosp is heated, which is fantastic, but the changing areas are very cramped. 484 bus also takes you there. xx

RE MiLs/mothers getting involved: You're damn lucky if they're not! :)