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Cool will check it out next week maybe :)

Ooo, what's all saints playgroup? Husband has Little Saff tomorrow (Thursday). They might be looking for something to do. xx

Undisputedtruth Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Green Goose Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Lots of cutbacks in services but never any > slowing > > down of the increases in salary for the top > > executives on the council. > > > > Annie Shepperd, chief executive of Southwark > > council, earned ?224,736 in 2009/10 according > to > > the South London Press. > > > > > http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=321 > > > > 16&headline=Council%20bosses'%20pay%20makes%20Engl > > > and%20top%2010 > > > > I know what I would cut! > > > > GG > > They seem to find the money somewhere to pay their > Executive staff. Start a petition to ask Annie Shepperd to donate the 50K herself! ;-)

We do Water Babies classes. Little Saff has been going since about 4 months and has loved it from the beginning. The technique is sim to what Fuschia described, and babies are never taken under water if they are crying, have hiccups, or or otherwise not well etc. Hope you have a great swim! xx

> Also don't forget that the factor on a sunscreen > only increases the time that she can spend in the > sun without burning by that factor - i.e if she > would normally burn after a couple of minutes (as > a redhead probably would) then a factor 30 would > only allow her to be exposed to the sun for 60 > minutes without burning - reapplying would not > give her a further 60 minutes she would need to > cover up for the rest of the day. If in the first 60 minutes in the sun, if there is no sunburn, then reapplying DOES give you another 60 minutes. If in the first 60 minutes in the sun, if a sunburn is beginning to develop, then reapplying gives you less time in proportion to the degree of burn already acquired. Unfortunately b/c the redness of sunburn does not develop until the next day, it can be difficult to tell if you have burned or not at the time. Zinc-based sunscreens can provide excellent long-lasting protection in the form of a physical barrier on the skin, as opposed to sunscreens which block UVA/B with a clear chemical. You might have to look for a zinc-based sunscreen at a sports shop that stocks swimwear etc, or online. :)

As a redhead in the sun, she probably needed to apply sunscreen much more frequently, eg every 1-1.5 hrs. Aloe vera gel is great for sunburns, or any type of burns. Keep it in the refrigerator for extra soothing. Any large pharmacy or grocery store will likely stock it. There are even brands made specifically for 'after sun care' --> reading between the lines, made for sunburn. Alternatively, you can use the pulp straight from the aloe plant if you have one. Just cut the leaves in half and spread the pulp on the burn. This is very effect, but a bit messy. It will be sticky until it dries. She can also have some oral ibuprofen. Sunburn is an inflammatory reaction, so paracetamol is no good. And she definitely needs to stay out of the sun until the redness of the burn is gone. Otherwise, more sun exposure will compound the first sunburn. So well done you for keeping her in today. :) Edited to say, crossed post with gwod, and it looks like we both have a lot of sunburn experience! I'm a blonde and grew up in Texas. It is very difficult not to get sunburned sometimes. I forgot to put sunscreen on the part in my hair once, resulting in a blistered scalp. Ouch. Look at the places where your daughter is most burned today. Was it shoulders? Nose? Consider using a zinc-based sunscreen on those areas in the future, in addition to regular 'chemical' sunscreen everywhere else.

You might be better off using a zinc-based sunscreen, rather than a 'chemical' sunscreen. xx

Hmm we're going in reverse, I'm afraid. Little Saff isn't sleeping in her cotbed, and is now back co-sleeping in our bed. Otherwise she was waking 3+ times a night. At least now when she wakes, I don't have to get out of bed.

Yes, that does sound like she'll have to have laser ablation or similar. Good luck at the dentist, and good luck with the thumbguard. xxl

Well, if they're doing anything to CP station, it's at a snail's pace. A few steps at a time are managable with a buggy, but the steps at CP nearly qualify for their own mountain rescue team.

Have you seen those little pocket hotpacks you can get for camping etc to keep your fingers warm? Try wraping one in tissue and tucking it in your bra. Alternatively, soak a face cloth in hot water, seal in a plastic zipper bag and tuck in bra. Hope you're feeling better soon. xx

SG88, try booking a double appointment at the dentist, for yourself and her. She can sit on your lap and 'help' the dentist when you have your teeth examined. Then when it's her turn, you sit next to her and hold her hand. (My sister-in-law is a denstist. She says this really helps a lot of children.) On the gappy teeth front, Little Saff also has an attached upper frenulum. I have the impression this is more common than people realise. If it's not affecting her speech by this age, it's probably not a big deal. It may resolve on it's own, or a dentist can do a very simple snip. Or, you can leave it as is. Isn't there an old wives' tale about a gap in the front teeth leading to wealth and prosperity? :)

Agreed, *wanting* to stop is crucial. If you try to break thumbsucking when the child doesn't really want to give it up, you will very likely see either a rebound in thumbsucking later, or the transfer of thumbsucking to some other behaviour. Have you thought about having a few sessions with a child psychologist? You say you want your daughter to stop thumbsucking b/c of dental concerns. But, if you make a dramatic intervention on a sensitive child, you may be sparing her teeth at the cost of her emotional well-being. And, are you completely sure the thumbsucking IS affecting the teeth? If she's only thumbsucking to fall asleep, that's actually very little time with a thumb in the mouth. (On the stuff for stopping nail-biting: Didn't work on me or my girl friend when our parents tried it on us years ago. I'm guessing it's probably no good for a very determined child, or where the behaviour has taken on a stereotypic dimension.)

Sometimes this helps my back pain and it's drug free: http://www.floatworks.com/ You don't specify what painkillers your father takes. If the pain is nerve pain, he might do better with a non-conventional painkiller such as gabapentin or Tegretol (carbamazepine). These two drugs are better known for treating epilepsy, but they also prescribed for some unusual pain disorders. They have a different mechanism of action from conventional painkillers like NSAIDs/steroids/opiates so might be worth a try. xx

Perhaps we should be asking Heat to investigate the story in Spain? ;-)

Thanks, ClareC. I didn't know that about Denmark Hill. Obviously not a station I have used recently. I seem to recall that North Dulwich station isn't great either, but Herne Hill is not too bad for buggies. Does anyone know who uses them frequently? Brockley station is stepfree for trains coming south from London Bridge, but not northbound to London Bridge. The station is under some renovations, so perhaps they will amend the northbound platform in the future? Ladywell station is stepfree both directions. It's also adjacent to lovely Ladywell Fields which has two excellent play areas for toddlers and older children.

Nope, they're spending their budget on Galliano and 50 cent. It's on their webpage.

The case has gone public in Spain. What would be stopping them from publishing? Perhaps family issues should be more frequently reported, home or abroad. The fact that family issues happen frequently and are not reported, does not make this case any less worthy. Indeed, as I pointed out previously, this is Breastfeeding Awareness Week, so there is already a news angle built into this story.

StraferJack Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I suspect that the BBC is not disinterested in the > case, but is taking an editorial view that there > are too many unknowns to make any report > meaningful - so any report they can legally > publish would add nothing to the known facts They're a news agency, a large news agency, a large powerful news agency, a well-funded large powerful news agency. They certainly have the resources and the ability to investigate, if they think people are interested.

We would deffo use this station more if access were better. I used to go there with Little Saff in the sling, but she's getting a bit heavy for my bad back now (14 kg and 89 cm tall at just 17 months!). Mr Saff once went out in the buggy only to forget about monumental stairs. He had to bump Little Saff in her buggy up and down the stairs from the far side of the station. Oh dear!.

It's breastfeeding awareness week. Here is an interesting case with a breastfeeding angle (albeit other possible angles too), concerning a cross-border dispute (the mother is not-Spanish) involving a European country... and WHERE IS the BBC? Can we get some REAL news on this case? From their own webpage, the BBC thinks it's more important to report on Galliano's trial and 50-Cent's new book. Here is the link I found on the BBC site to request that they investigate impartially. I am including Habiba's name and a link to this thread on the EDF in my message. I hope you will too. http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs/hi/newsid_4030000/newsid_4032600/4032695.stm

There does seem to be less of a problem in countries where it is decriminalised and help for addicts is more readily available. Mockney p, you make a good point, re: "I don't think they had deep seated issues that drove them to addiction, they just made bad decisions and or were unlucky and paid the ultimate price." I also agree with what you say about boredom having a part in it, especially for very bright children as it seemed Freddy was. Challenging bright children and keeping them engaged in the word in positive and productive ways can be difficult for any parent.

Belle, that's very interesting re teething necklace. I am skeptical too. I did read that amber is supposed to have a systemic anti-inflammatory action similar to copper on the skin, but I couldn't find anything empirical to back it up. Although as a friend observed, the amber teething necklaces are very pretty. They would make a lovely keepsake for an older child even when the teething is done. I'm seriously thinking of getting one. :)

Licensing does require that drugs are studied on the age groups for which they are licensed. NSAIDs don't burn a hole in the stomach. They inhibit the endogenous compounds which protect the stomach from its own acid. Any long-term use of NSAIDs should be accompanied by a proton-pump inhibitor to inhibit the stomach's acid production. Teething is not a continuous process. It occurs as punctuated equilibrium, meaning that there are quiescent periods and periods of inflammation. Therefore drug treatment would not be continuous for teething. Arthritis is a continuous and progressively degenerating disease, requiring longer periods of treatment leading to continuous treatment and/or treatment with more potent NSAIDs. So no rational comparative analyses can be drawn between the two conditions. If the pain from inflammation in teething is significant enough to keep your LO awake at night, there is no reason to think that a short course of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen would induce gastric side-effects. Likewise there is no reason to think that because paracetamol does not have the same gastric effects, that its use over *very* long periods of time or in high doses should be thought of as safe or w/o side effects. Indeed significant liver toxicity can result from the misuse of paracetamol. Always consult a paediatrician if uncertain.

From a pharmacological PoV, it's slightly ridiculous to avoid using a small and safe amount of an effective drug, because of concern over side-effects that appear for large doses at prolonged use. I'm not having a dig. I'm just pointing out the rational. If you or someone you know has had a bad experience with a drug, obviously it colours your opinion, but it doesn't change the facts. Just curious... what is the active ingredient in Nelson's teething powder. I looked at teething powder, not sure what brand, in our local pharmacy. It was just camomile and lactose in a sugar (sucrose?) base. So how does that work? Camomile is anti-inflammatory? Or the sugar dampens Baby's perception of pain? I wish there were a magic bullet for teething. Little Saff is 17 months. She is getting molars, and she is miserable. She is up so much at night that we are back to co-sleeping half the night, with poor Mr Saff getting displaced from his spot in bed while Little Saff does her best starfish impression as soon as she finishes a feed. Grrr.