kristymac1

Hi, we bought this one Forst Sandpit John Lewis and its great - we only have a small garden but it fits really nicely and because there are seats to the side its not unusual for 4 kids to be playing all at the same time (also means you can take a pew with a cuppa, and dip your feet too!) We actually pack it away each winter - mostly because the cover just gets waterlogged and isn't 'animal-proof', I guess that part is a bit of a pain, but you could always get a big sheet of hardboard or similar to lie over the waterproof cover for the winter.

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > kristymac1 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > But you don't worry about me lumping 'people > with > > small families' or 'shift workers' together in > > their respective homogenised groupings....... > > No, I don't. That's because families with young > children and shift workers find that their 'hours' > ie when they must function and when they must > sleep, are often decided on account of having > young children and being shift workers. > > 'The elderly' are not. They can be tired, or > active. Miserable as sin or full of life. In the > instance of this thread, whether or not they > object to party noise is not decided simply on > account of them being 'the elderly'. ok, I guess, but as I explained earlier my intention was not to patronise them by assuming they were 'all the same'.... However, based on personal experience the people I know who would happily be referred to as elderly (parents, elderly neighbours),active and full of life they may be (and they are), they also feel more vulnerable when face with situations similar to that described by the OP.

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It did imply otherwise, but I wouldn't worry about > it. > > You're hardly alone in lumping 'the elderly' > together as one homogenised bunch without giving > it too much thought. But you don't worry about me lumping 'people with small families' or 'shift workers' together in their respective homogenised groupings.......

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ohhh... 'those elderly'.. yes, it must be time to > patronise the elderly - yet again. It's been all > of a few weeks since 'the elderly' were deemed > incapable of dealing with junk mail. > > 'The elderly' I know, 80+, love a good party on a > special occasion. > > I've come to the conclusion that - not > exceptionally but in the main - the people who > don't like a party at 80 probably didn't like one > at 40 either. Age has nothing to do with it. What a load of rubbish - there was nothing patronising about my post - I was simply pointing out that not everyone would feel able or want to nip downstairs and join the party (since this was a presented as a way of coping with the noise) - if my post implied otherwise, I'm sorry - but I don't think it did. Peterstorm1985's post hit the nail on the head - showing a little concern and consideration in advance of the event goes an awful long way.

benwiggles Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Honestly it really concerns me that people can get > so worried about people having fun, my neighbours > who live in the flat below were having a rocking > party below us the other weekend it was making a > lot of noise so me and my flatmate, went down > introduced ourselves and joined in. > and what about if you're someone on your own who's a little intimidated, or elderly, or has a young family, or works shifts? We'd all like to be in a position to 'live and let live' but sometimes personal circumstances mean we can't or don't want to join in someone elses 'fun'. A little consideration for others in their own homes goes a long way......

I always found nurofen worked better than calpol for teething pain, you could try that. Good luck, sounds pretty distressing for all of you...

east-of-the-Rye Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > - children's lessons at the pool used to have > some time spent on diving - not deep into the > water as it never was deeper enough for that, but > the shallow type dive. I think extra depth would > make that safer in case they get the angle wrong > Very true - my sister shallow dived into our local pool when she was 15, got the angle wrong, hit her head off the bottom and broke her neck....

prdarling Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When was that Heidi? Very curious as they seem > wat closer to Heber. I find the whole thing so > random. Friends of mine who live on Barry Rd > almost at the the park got into Heber this year > and we who live twice as close to Goodrich did > not. All totally bizarre prdarling: I think that's because Heber had a bulge class this year - so everyone (?) who put Heber as a first choice got in. Landells is closer to Heber but on a normal year Goodrich has a bigger intake (2 classes vs 3 /Heber vs Goodrich). it's a decent road and unless you're prepared to live opposite the school you like I'd say if you like the house/street, then Landells is a pretty good pitch.....

I think at that age its less important how much milk they have provided they are getting a balanced diet and a good dose of calcium from other cources (yoghurt, cheese, veg etc). I know quite a few children that don't have any milk drinks at that age and they are thriving. My daughter still has a bedtime milk drink and she's 3 1/2 but its purely because she likes it, if she decided she no-longer wanted it I wouldn't be at all worried. x

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Goose Green playground is nearly across the road > from the Dulwich Leisure centre that has public > toilets. > Burger King as a food outlet has toilets. > The examples given are people being at best > thoughtless. Perhaps the Burger King one but I really don't agree that having to let your 3 year old pee in the playground is thoughtless - I have a 3-yr old and as it happens she had to go behind a tree by the railings in Goose Green on Sunday (the subject of the OP was not me btw - I put the tissue wipe in the bin!). Traipsing across to the Dulwich Baths (which to the unknowing resident/non-resident looks shut) or even to Locale is probably too far for a 3-yr old who's racing around the playground and only realises they need a wee at the critical point (they're 3!!), and what if there are more children in the family - do you suggest they get left in the playground alone while the parent rushes the other to amenities outside (because there really wouldn't be time to hoard them all up)? I don't have a portable potty as I think they're probably only necessary for 'number twos' and the urgency to reach a loo for that is IME with my little one not an issue (probably too much info - sorry!). I personally see no problem with little ones who are not too long out of potty training having to pee discretely outside where there are no facilities available. Of course I also think the parent should ensure that any litter resulting should go in the bin - that's just common decency.

Hiya, I really sympathise - I've suffered for many many years with migraines, tension and cluster headaches and have tried lots of different medications and therapies. Acupunture had a limited effect, I also saw a chiropractor which also helped temporarily. I'm afraid the only thing which has made them manageable is a series of medication which is changed regularly as that too ends up having limited effect after a period of time. I did have other health problems, which the headaches were a sympton and now seemingly a legacy of, but I would definitely see a neurologist, although some of the more heavy duty medication may not suit you whilst still breastfeeding (beta-blockers, triptans etc). Good luck, I really do feel for you. x

They should still be able to register your son though, if your husband registers surely? Which doctors are you registering with - DMC have some doctors who are especially good with children & parents, Dr Ngo, Dr Bhatia (sp?), Dr Dallas and Dr Davidson in particular. Also don't assume Kings will necessarily have the best people, many of the children's specialist units operate out of St Thomas's Evelina Childrens unit. Good luck

I went to this yesterday morning and there was hardly anyone there! Really nice space - activites are very similar to Camberwell baby gym, although there are specific activites for older childern (it caters for 4m - 5yrs). There are 3 balance beams, asymmetric bars, vaults etc. Not much in the way of trampoline (one small trampet). All of the equipment is clean and new and top quality gym equipment. The best thing though is that they have 2 trained gym instructors there who also take classess for under 5s at different times and they were lovely and very engaging with the kids (my daughter is 3.5). ?3.85 non-members/ ?2.85 members, and you just turn up (10 - 12, Mon - Thurs).

Fuschia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Only in the holidays, KM Ahaa - thanks!

I think the Peckham Rye 1 o'clock club does open mornings - I was there with my daughter a couple of wednesday's ago in the morning. *hmm, starting to doubt own memory*

I think 19months may be a little young for a high back booster - especially since she still fits comfortably in the car seat - we've only just moved our daughter to a high back booster and she's 3.5yrs. We also had frequent 'contact' with the door frame in particular, you could always try putting her in from the other side and then lifting her into the seat (no door frame issue then), or as soon as she's able she'll probably want to climb in herself anyway....

Hi, My daughter (3.5yrs) has been attending 3-days a week just since July and she is doing really well, has lots of friends and the staff have been very good during her settling in (the recent 2-week break is a pain but only because we hadn't factored it in). The outside space is lovely, and the children all seem very happy and confident. I did look at a number of different nurseries and some I wouldn't have chosen under any circumstances, but most of the others seemed to have a similar 'feel' to Greendale - warm, supportive and friendly. We were very pleased to get 3-days at Greendale. Good luck with the settling in x

Halfords had a sale on their booster seats recently - I picked up one which was reduced from ?120 to ?50 - high backed, side impact cushion, 3-recline position and drinks holders (of course).

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Southwark Council, > Not sure why you've given an update about > Camberwell Baths on the EDF on a thread about > Dulwich Baths. > The ?200,000 sum was announced in May added to the > previous ?3M and now in August it's been announved > this ?200,000 has caused four months delay to the > reopening. Does not compute for me but hay ho at > least we know that one will now reopen in February > (ish). I think they were responding to your earlier post about Camberwell swimming pool - maybe its you James, that's muddied the waters. Can someone with the correct information confirm the planned opening date for Dulwich PLEASE?

having a similar conversation with my mam when my daughter was very little along the lines of 'God why is everyone else's baby such good sleepers?', my Mam simply said 'they're lying.' Not sure how true it was but I hung on to that and it did make a smidgeon of a difference. Btw, my daughter is now 3 1/2 and still doesn't sleep so well (spent a couple of hours up with her last night), I've understood for quite a while now that some little'uns are good sleepers, some are not (and there's naff all I could do to change that - believe me I tried....) - but she more than makes up for it when she's awake, she's funny, kind, charming and gorgeous of course (said in a very smug way I don't mind admitting!). I think from your earlier posts your little one is still quite wee and your posts always seem to be those of a very good, natural mother - I bet you're a damn sight better at this business than you think you are x

Hey Citizen - bbq plans were put to one side as a direct result of advice above! Will have to find lesss sacred ground for charring and then def consider yourself invited!! Good to see you -albeit briefly - at the weekend xx

Thanks for that - tried to search for previous threads as I recalled a discussion but couldn't remember the general concensus and couldn't find previous thread.

Hi, does anyone know if bbq's are allowed in the picnic area at Peckham Rye Park? I'm assuming the ones which sit directly on the grass/ground aren't but are others ok? Thanks x

Hi, does anyone know if bbq's are allowed in the picnic area at Peckham Rye Park? I'm assuming the ones which sit directly on the grass/ground aren't but are others ok? Thanks x

Ok, I'm a bit confused - in that saturday early evening kinda way - but can I have number 77 please?