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Hi, echo what has been said already about layers but last time we went I hired helmets as well which worked fine. Depending on where you are going (alps/scandinavia/us) you will have different weather conditions. In Scandinavia it would not really be an issue with too warm a coat (was -15C where we were) but obviously more of an issue in the Alps. Whilst I would agree in principle about an all in one snow suit for children, a two piece may be better if they are in nappies/early stages of potty training. There is ALOT of layers to get to before a nappy change or toilet visit for eager little ones can take place. Don't forget skiing glasses for the little ones, we bought these on the resort, clever things that you can attach to the helmet and it stops snow/sun from getting in little eyes. Skiing boots can be very tight on little legs so it might be useful to rub vaseline on before putting them on, it can hurt! Also worth making sure that leggings etc are sitting smoothly on the legs inside the boots. Creases can cause extra pressure of the boots to the skin (we had alot of bruises after a week). Have fun!

I was wondering if you wise ladies can help me. We only started potty train our 3 year old quite recently for a number of reasons. He is doing very well with his wee's, we have a few accidents still but are definately getting there but he really struggles with his number 2's. I feel so sorry for him, he dances around the house clearly desperate to go but he just refuses. He holds it in until he is blue in the face and as a result in now really constipated. We have been given some help from the GP with that but need some help with his anxiety and reluctance. I have tried everything: rewards, not making a big deal of it, stories on the potty/toilet (as part of the problem is that he does not sit still for any length of time, so prefers to hold it in rather than spend 5 min on there, sitting next to him to reassure him, leaving him to it for privacy (he does say "mummy, I want to be on my own, go away and wait outside"), tried to put a nappy on him when he clearly needs to go to see if that reassures him (it doesn't, in fact he gets upset as he "is a big boy now and only wants big boy pants"). What do I do? Any words of wisdom? I think in the initial stages of potty training I was too uptight, kept asking him every 5 minutes if he needed to go and then stood hovering over the poor child, like som mad woman. This obviously gave him some massive performance anxiety. In the end I just said to him "the potty is over there, when you feel the wee wee coming you can use the potty" and that was that. I have not had to help him at all, he just takes himself. But the number 2, I just don't know what to do, feel so sorry for him (and guility for clearly getting it wrong). He has had alot of changes recently, away on holiday,leaving nursery etc so the timing of things was probably not great. Any advice would be gratefully received.

We pay ?12/h

All great ideas! Thank you so much!

Hi forumites, Please could I pick your brains re the above? My son will spend some time with his grandmother in the coming weeks and due to her health he will bot be able to go out and about as much as he is used too. I want to help him (and her) by finding toys that he will find fun and stimulating and can find him occupied for some time. We have had a big train phase but think he is getting abit bored of it now. I feel at times that our home looks like the island of sodor... So somethinh new is in order but not sure what? He loves ninja turtles (urgh) as he has seen older friends play with them but I am keen to hold off the whole super hero thing. Am i being silly doing this? I just think they are really aggressive. He is not at all into crafts and drawing, despite my neverending attempts. He hates it all. We have had lots of fun with puzzles and some games like memory but he does get bored quickly. He is into imagenary play alot and likes making up stories with play figures. Any ideas?

Another vote for Stevie, she is lovely working around toddlers/babies too.

Fredbar that is insane, what work are they doing?

How exciting! Will grab my Swedish friends and make sure we make a night of it. Congratulations K, so impressive! And...what did you think of Sweden? Me and Miniivy are there nw.

I love her! Her commitment to bf is amazing but personally I will always remember her compassion with which she comforted me when I was unable to bf for medical reasons. She sat with me late one night, for over an hour, telling me how my little boy would be just fine "on the bottle". Amazing woman

Oh no, that was my only reason for staying with the dmc. Will call vanessa and ask for update.

Yes its fine, you might just have to ipen and taste it at security.

Thanks Renata, much appreciated!

Renata, are there any news on this? Is Ivydale likely to bulge this year? If so when will that information be available? Clearly many parents with children in 2016 intake were hoping for places at Ivydale due to an expansion. I am not personally affected by this so no hidden agenda, I was just curious.

Intexas... As I understand it schools are free to book these pitches, apart from Harris who where "barred".

Oh I can wholeheartedly recommend Delithia Denton (matnurse1983) on the forum. Amazing amazing amazing lady. Happy to provide reference too via pm.

Thanks London Mix, I will. I had an email exchange with James this morning, again - very helpful.

Thanks James for your support. I will too write to him in this regard. This has really infuriated me it is unacceptable to treat children in our community this way.

I had no idea about this, outrageous! Happy to support a campagin too to overturn this decision. I am going to start by contacting James Barber about this right away. I am not politically involved (so no flaming from anti lib dems please) but I must say that James seems like a man who cares deeply about his community and I have nothing but praise for him in the dealings that I have had with him to date. He has always been incredibly helpful and supportive with regards to community issues.

rahrahrah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > midivydale Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > People that wont "move down inside the carriage > > using all available space". > > .... and people who insist on standing between the > front door and the stairs on the bus, even though > the top deck is half empty. "I'll just stop as > soon as I have got both feet on the bus, I'm sure > none of those queuing behind me had any interest > in getting on, they're probably just taking in the > sights and sounds of the bus stop". I know rahrah, tut tut

Kissing on the cheek as way of greeting people you dont know. Had a presentation at work today. 50 men and two women. That was alot of kissing. I hate it. Its flu season!! In my country of origin we shake hands. All this kissing is way out of my comfort zone. Uurgh

People that wont "move down inside the carriage using all available space".

Idiots that hug the pole on packed trains/tubes. FFS, just hold on with one hand and let others get a chance to hold on as well. Selfish fools.

Dulwich Medical Centre

Oh and strawbsy, yup we are gwan. This last week really really took the biscuit.We were holding fire as was dreaming of a future second preg with the Lanes plus the fact that I love most of the GP's there, one in particular who is due back frm mat leave any day. This GP has seen me through alot these last few years so I was reluctant to change. But we will now, we cant go on like this.

Oh saffron, I was hoping you would be around. Very interesting and informative and along the lines of my own thinking. These bugs are awful as the aftermath set miniivy back for weeks and weeks. Great advice about low dose meds. Thank you