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www.scienceentertainer.co.uk Used Hamid for my daughter's 7th birthday party recently and highly recommend. Very reasonable price and includes lots of things that you pay extra for with other science entertainers. Kids and parents thoroughly enjoyed it. -A

I think the overarching theme here is the safest thing to do in any case, is if you are a US citizen, with or without a CRBA, you should only travel to the US on a US passport. This is consistent with what everyone is saying and what I?ve been directly advised by consular officials at the embassy. Whisper will have to weigh the risk of not doing this for herself. Given that she has a US passport and will be travelling with her daughter who will be on a British passport, this could very well give her problems at immigration. Given the current climate in the US, I personally think this is a very real risk.

Had a look at the link and see what you are saying. In which case, the daughter is a US citizen (although not registered as such) and must travel to the States on a US passport.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/Advice-about-Possible-Loss-of-US-Nationality-Dual-Nationality/Dual-Nationality.html No, there is no law forcing her to be a US citizen. And since she is not currently a US citizen maybe its not a problem to enter on her British passport. I can only tell you what the consular officer told me, which applied to my daughter who has both citizenships. The link above confirms only that US citizens must travel to the US on a US passport. Interestingly, it also mentions that it is more difficult to apppy for citizenship after the age of 18. You may not have plans to relicate to the States, but personally I think it?s always better to keep as many options open as you can! Anyway, the link provides all the facts so you can make an informed choice. At any rate, have a great trip and wish you short immigration queues!

As others have said, queue in the US line together. To be safe, take either the original or notarised copy of her birth certifcate with you. This will prove you are the mother if there are any question/problems. The main reason I?m replying though is to warm you that by travelling to the US on another passort you could be jeaopardising her right to a US passort and citizenship. All US citizens are supposed to use their US passport when travelling theough a US port of entry. Entering as another nationality can be seen as forfeiting US citizenship. I was clearly advised of this risk at the US embassy once when I needed to get an emergency passport for my daughter as her US one had expired and I asked whether she could just travel on her UKpassport. Did you register her birth at the US embassy? If not you should do this urgently and get a US passport for her that you should always use when entering the US. -A

Earlier this year we had our house renovated by Alex Juselis and I would be pleased to recommend him. Alex himself did the electrics, carpentry and joinery work, and floor sanding, and he assembled a team for other work such as plumbing, tiling, and some structural work for a wall removal. His brother in law, Mindi, did all plaster and painting work to an excellent finish. If anyone has any paint jobs, I would highly recommend him. I think Alex is great at coming up with creative and economical solutions for all the little surprises and challenges that come along in a project, and this is his forte. They are based in Essex, not in ED, however they were always on time arriving at 8AM. I obtained extensive quotes more locally, but no one seemed interested in my "medium" sized job at the time (about 3 months) and a friend of mine who lives in Beckenham recommended them. My only caveat was that he was a little too optimistic on the timeline. My husband and 2 young kids lived in the house throughout the project, which was not easy, but Alex and his team were extremely courteous and kept things safe and tidy. If you want to get in touch or ask me more about them, do PM. If you consider using them you would be welcome to come see the work. -A

Would taking any doors off their hinges help?

Blackbird only does one or two so they go quickly. The Sains ones aren't too bad. -A

I've flown Norweigan a few times on the JFK route. The Dreamliner fleet is lovely as are the cabin crew a - but it is still a budget airline. Bring your own blankets, pillows, and headphones unless you want to pay for them. It makes sense to get the baggage/seat reservation/meal package even if you don't eat the meals as its still cheaper than paying for the bags and seat separately. The meals are paltry, my kids don't like them, and hey tend to get served quite late into the flight so definitely bring food for your toddler. If you come prepared the flight itself is quite comfortable and in my experience the crew are kid friendly. Norweigan are gf really the cheapest to JFK. The main drawback is they only do the night flights which we find is a nightmare for the kids' jet lag. After several bad experiences we now have a day flight only policy! -A

Yes Health Matters is a shop on Lordship Lane. Soap is called Olivia. -A

If her skin likes olive oil try olive oil soap! You can find it in lots of places but the cheapest I've seen it is from Health Matters on Lordship Lane. Good luck. -A

Southwark also has a Baby Bank for struggling families: Baby Bank 105 Lomond Grove, Camberwell SE5 7HG > > Tel: 07817489982

Had no idea they did anything other than the crocs clog. Thanks!

Thanks so much for the recommendations. Will check them all out. -A

Thanks - will check it out. -A