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In our experience Thai airways, Malaysian airways, singapore and cathay are all absolutely brilliant with children. Our latest trip with Malaysian saw the air hostess cutting up tiny bites of both daughters' meals and then periodically checking on them! Pm if you want details of where we stayed at these locations. If you do a night flight from the uk you're bound to get a few hours of sleep! As above cape town also brilliant with children but ocean is pretty cold even in high summer. There was a load of recommendations on south Africa recently...

I can personally recommend Thailand, Malaysia, or Indonesia (Bali) all with great child-friendly resorts. We've recently been to Langkawi Island off of Malaysia and our youngest was 13 months and it was fab, sandy beaches, swimming pools, mangrove tours, lots of kids activities and sightseeing. We had a beachside villa which was great for evening dining with the children. My son was a bit too young to be left alone in the kids club with his older sisters but there was the option of having a nanny for a few hours and certainly a babysitter if parents wanted to go out in the evenings by themselves. The weather in April starts to get warm (30+). I too have heard very good things about Sri Lanka and families, but haven't been yet. Good luck and have fun!

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Yes bugaboo transport bag fits frame/chassis and carry cot. The carry cot has to be flattened. My husband practiced once to get the hang of it before going to the airport and having to do it under duress. It fits quite snuggly around the larger wheels, but the bag is generous enough to carry other bits and bobs as well.

We too used the travel bag several times for the chameleon and carry cot and didn't have any problems. It's just classified as oversized luggage. Our son also slept well in the cot so was well worth taking on the few long haul flights we dragged it on. Good luck.

You can also ring the Boots at Heathrow (T5) and reserve some cartons of ready made formula to purchase after security. I would bring enough pre sterilised bottles with you on the flight. I too have done as above and had enough plus some individually wrapped in plastic. You can heat milk by using one of the 'sickie' bags which are apparently waterproof with the hot water (which is VERY hot) from the tap in the galley - I had an air hostess heat baby food in one for me before. Obviously you'd have to leave it to heat in the galley and not do it at your seat! In our experience, Singapore Airlines is very accommodating. Good luck!

We've been to Ickworth House in Suffolk with the children and it is great especially as it's very close. It is also part of the luxury family hotels group. HTH

We've used Tuscany Now for villas in Italy for the last 5 years. They have villas all over italy and not limited to Tuscany. Great service and you can add extras to your holiday like wine tours, chefs, etc. Hope that helps and have a lovely time.

I get so confused as to why formula preparation directions on the box will state use boiled water (boiled to rid the bacteria in the water, presumably) that has cooled for 20-30min - time varies but assume this is the temp that can be given to babies without scalding them. This to me suggests that using boiled water is not to sterilise the formula. I have no idea though and have always used previously boiled water on formula that is not necessarily at boiling point when hitting the powder. I'm not trying to cause controversy but am genuinely confused. I'm sure I've prepared formula incorrectly as well!

Just saw this that's great news silly woman. I've never met you ( and I myself am certainly done with having children!!) but you always seemed like a level headed person with good advice. Congratulations!

Cuppatea I think you have had the booster as it's only two jabs ( the mmr then the booster after). It's amazing how the jab schedules vary from year to year- for my first child the booster was a preschool booster at 4 years, then second child booster was at 2 years and now it's practically within a month of the first mmr jab.

Oh, I'm not disagreeing and also feel it was deserved, after all, he could have been some psycho with a knife or whatever and I would have the same response if someone was walking towards me like that ... just think the ref thought it was excessive force. Also liked that the team walked off the pitch in response.

Yes, but the goalkeeper did have a few extra heartfelt kicks at the spectator. Don't ask why I'm even commenting on this thread... I just happened to see it.

For what it's worth, my three have had their MMRs, the older two with boosters already. My youngest who turned one this week just had his and so far no reaction from him and none from his sisters before. I didn't hesitate at all, but can understand your concerns. Good luck with the decision.

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It is quite stressful having a poorly baby. Seems you're doing the right thing by giving her small amounts of liquid. Would also try any liquid to keep her from being dehydrated, ie, not just milk, but water mixed with apple juice, etc. Agree with the fruit purees being good for upset tummy. Also, how is the ear infection? I would be inclined (admin don't shoot me down, no I'm not a doctor) to try children's neurofen for earaches over paracetamol as it reduces the inflammation as well as pain. And agree go with your instinct would take her to A&E if she's still vomiting as you just want them to check her over again. Hope she's well soonest.

Our GP prescribed banana flavoured and also fruit punch flavoured antibiotics for the two times we used them.

Sorry haven't thoroughly read all posts. Could be colic but could also be overtiredness. My youngest would cry every day at 4.30-5pm to the point of also setting a clock to it. I gave him all the tummy soothing stuff recommended for colic and it didn't help. I finally realised he was just over tired from the day and would take him into darker/calmer room away from bustle of household (ie, two other LOUD children) and bf him and he would calm down and fall asleep. Happened around the 6-8 week mark. Also agree that this time is the 'witching' hour for chiildren.

I hate it when this happens! My 11 month old just went through this. I find cutting down on dairy helps as I think dairy contributes to making phlegm worse so in my case we just cut out the yoghurt and cheesy pastas (but kept the milk he drinks) for a few days. An expectorant might help break up the phlegm and make his coughs more productive, but in my experience it can also make them cough more as the phlegm breaks up. Agree with pripolla that steam is good whether in the shower or I've even boiled a large pasta pot of water and added a few drops of olbas oil and placed it under the cot when they sleep. Hope this helps and that your little one is better soon.

Thanks so much for this. My third is a boy and my goodness they are so different to girls. Also liked Stephen Biddulph's "Raising Boys" book.

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Anything crafty - jewellery making kits, painting/decorating your own jewellery boxes, paper making kits, fashion designing kits.

All three of mine have had it with no problems. My eldest had it when she was 18 months and it took the longest to heal (oozing scab for about 9 months), but the rest had it when they were newborns and had no side effects and none had to be on antibiotics. We travel a lot to 'tb' areas (Asia) so had no reservations in getting it for them. Good luck with your decision.

I agree with Fuschia, if the baby has a weird or odd latch on the breast it could cause a blister from rubbing too much. You could try to encourage them to feed from the other side or in different positions. Would show your GP and perhaps ask if you could use something topical (like Bonjela) to sooth it so they can feed without discomfort. One of mine had this when they were feeding from one side and it was in the middle of their top lip, but didn't last very long.

We've had parties upstairs at the Mag and at the barn in the back of the Herne and both are great venues for children's parties and both with very helpful staff. You're allowed to bring your own food to the Mag, but need to order from the Herne's menu for catering. If it's a nice day and not raining, the Herne is great because you have a decked area plus an outdoor climbing frame. I've never done it, but the Marsden Road Wildlife Centre also holds children's parties and it's a lovely venue for little ones. Hope that helps.