The Nappy Lady

Yorkie Wrote: > I'm also in the SE Corner of Nunhead. Yes there's > nothing EDish over here but that's why we could > afford to buy our flat and I loved the walk > through PRye Park every day with my baby. Tee Hee - I know what we've got that is EDish - half the former residents of ED!! Oh plus Ayres Bakers and Sopers for Fish, but other than that, we are much quieter over here it's true, but that is partly why I like it - with the park, the cem and the railway line we are almost cut off, with few roads in, and few people come here unless they need to, so we have cleaner air and less traffic - hurrah! I agree about the walk over the park - 15 mins to Northcross Road, and a lovely walk, I imagine it would take around the same time from the Underhill Road end of ED. Anyway, sorry, not meaning to hi-jack the thread. What I do think is good though is that with the 'gentrification' of ED the surrounding areas have changed too, which most of us feel is a good thing (there are always a few who disagree of course). I think all the areas mentioned in the posts above are very nice and well worth looking at. Molly

Annie Lennox 'Precious' and it still makes me well up when she gets to the bit "I would run 1,000 miles just to be with you". Also, very randomly I associate Strictly Come Dancing with the birth of my first daughter, as labour started whilst I was watching Natasha Kaplinsky win the final back in 2004, and it was brilliant! Watched a film after that, but couldn't tell you what it was if my life depended on it! Molly

Just found this on Mumsnet - might be a nice day out.... Regents Park Date: Sun 6th Jun 10 Web: www.camdengreenfair.org.uk/2010.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 6th June, midday till 7pm, FREE. For nearly 20 years the Camden Green Fair has been inspiring visitors to take steps towards a greener lifestyle. Live music and performances, exhibitions and workshops, fun and food combine to attract more than 20,000 visitors annually to this award-winning environmental event. Green Children?s area This year we are extending our children?s area to provide loads of great stuff for the little (and not so little) environmentalists amongst us.....activities will include Felting, Knitting, Bread making, Willow weaving, ?Wishing Tree?, Crown Making, Story telling, Puppets, Circus, Healing, Herbalists, Yoga, Meditation, and some shaded areas for families. There will also be growing workshops, Poi making, Wigwam building, Forest School Sessions and some Indian classical music workshops. Children are invited to bring or make a costume for the children?s parade at 5pm. We will also feature real nappies, comfortable changing and breast-feeding areas, and some chill out spaces for the grown-ups! Read more: http://www.netmums.com/listings/WHATSON/southwark/179/June////?page_count=12#ixzz0ppUjQ2Cg Netmums - the local parenting network

Am thinking I might take my 2 (nearly 6 and nearly 2) up there tomorrow afternoon, after nap time, so probably around 2.30/3pm ish. Anyone else fancy it? Molly

Sniff, see if I care that they didn't come to Nunhead. To think I've been a Location fan for years and then they blank my hood. Sob, thought they were my friends. Wah......

Agree about suncreams.....BUT my eldest comes up in a rash if I use cheaper highstreet brands (even kiddy ones), but is fine with the Health Matters or Sun Sense brands - the latter I can actually get for her on prescription but I use so much I tend to buy myself as seems wrong to keep getting endless amounts that way. Interesting to note that something in the main brands really does upset her skin, be it parabens or something else. M

Hard to say, but if made from odd shapes smoothed off rather than perfect spherical beads they are less expensive. Worth a gamble! M

I think it is a great place to bring up children - plenty of activities and groups (some free, some not so you can pick and choose), plenty of parents to befriend and hang out with and child friendly places to go. Would also like to say that Nunhead is in SE15, we have lived in a road off Ivydale Road (south east end of Nunhead as mentioned earlier) for 15 years now and have seen it change a lot as many expanding families (a lot from ED) move to the area to get more house for their money. It is well worth looking over there too, and you have Ivydale School & Surestart Centre/Playgroup just around the corner. There are still plenty of 'original locals' despite the inevitible change to the area - we have two old ladies in our street who grew up in the houses they live in to this day, I love that. It is a real mix. They tell some interesting tales when you get chatting to them. Whilst the dream of a (big!) house in the country is without doubt tempting there are downsides - fewer baby groups to go to, sometimes lack of pavements making it hard to go out the front door with a buggy - most places a drive away, school run potentially harder work and certainly not all the London 'add ons' that we enjoy - all the central London museums, days out on the Southbank, Princess Diana Memorial Playground, lots of local summer fayres and other events to go to. I sometimes have to remind myself of all this, and when I do I realise just how lucky we are. Molly

Hi L Not sure this week due to half term - plans all awry but back to normal next week if that helps? M xx

Most Thursdays I drop the little one off at the childminders and then run a lap of Peckham Rye Park (inside park) which is a mile, then do a bit on the open air gym. About ready to increase distance now but do have to shoot off to work after so can't spare too much time - tending to do more evenings and weekends. I set off about 9.15/9.20 from the gate on Colyton Rd and have the dog with me, but she can be on lead if need be (used to buggys and tends to ignore them anyway). If anyone wants to join feel free. I'm not a 'natural runner' and would describe what as I do as slow but steady - have got so I don't have to stop and walk any more which is something! You can text me on 07977 130318. M

Seconded. M

I think we need someone medical ....Buggie? to advise on this and leave it at that as I can see the sense in both arguments. I don't think L's original posts were wrong in context based on WHO given that she went on to explain that her little boy was successfully resuscitated, but......I do see the other side too, and the reasons for concern. Maybe it is one of those misnomers where there isn't a right or wrong 'officially' though if it were me I'd prefer to use the term 'flat' I must admit. M

Dulwich Library from 10.30 to 12 was very much enjoyed by my little one (19 months) this week. Molly

If you go to you tube and search for baby led weaning or baby choking you should find some good/reassuring films. I think it is natural to feel nervous about it but they do cope very well in general. Molly

Hi F, Not sure about today yet - tends to depend on state of children when I collect them from school (have my own, plus a friend's today). If we go we'd get there at about 4pm and stay until about 5.30, it is open until 6pm I believe on weekdays, though often 6.30pm by the time they really close up. O pretty much looks after herself these days, and I spend quite a bit of time following C around (with her saying "No Mummy" in a very cross way whilst I am trying to stop her from attempting death defying leaps off some of the platforms and things). So, not ideal for a toddler I have to say, but then again, she seems to be getting over the novelty of that now and spends more time trotting around on the grass - long may that last! Ah the joys of juggling such a big age gap and trying to keep both of them happy! Molly

Was going to say the same about introducing the potty at bathtime - we have ours out already (youngest is 19 months now) and I always offer it to her before bath time. She often sits on it and makes a 'pssss' noise, hasn't actually done a wee on it yet, but knows what it's for (has seen big sister wee on it which helps). Also, when you go to the toilet take your son and talk to him about what you are doing - even show him (sounds grim I know, but like all things they learn by copying). Talk about how food goes in, body uses the goodness from it and the waste comes out as poo - this helped our eldest get over a fear of pooing on the potty (very common for them to go through a phase like this, but understanding what/why they poo helps a lot). Potty training books can be helpful to read each night, and also some have a star chart which works for some and not others. This time of year is perfect as you can hopefully be outside, in light clothing, with potty close by, and accidents easier to deal with. Lots of praise when they do well, and not too much fuss when they don't. If it gets stressful leave it a few days and start again. Poo phobias (i.e. refusal to poo without a nappy on) can be cured by putting them in a disposable with a hole cut in it - get them to sit on potty/toilet and after a few times they often feel brave enough to ditch the disposable. Get some kind of waterproof protector to put in the car seat or buggy to make it easier to deal with any accidents - I used the change mat size of these; http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/public/productdetails.aspx?id=40&item=mat Good luck with it! Molly

Yes always open after school, feel like we live there at the moment. Think it's open 10-4 during hols maybe later will try to check and post tomorrow. Molly

I've walked home from morning school run with childrens coats and book bags still in my hands soooo many times.....and then in the afternoon remembered the children but left the poor dog tied to the school railings a few times. Quite often get dogs & childrens names mixed up when calling them too. Oh dear.

Many of the 'main stream' insurers will only cover you until about 20-25 weeks pregnant so it is really important to check if you have a policy that comes with your bank account etc. as there is a good chance you would not be covered. However, there are companies who will cover you up to 36 weeks (I know as I flew back from Spain at exactly that with my 2nd). I found mine via Google, think it was IHI or IHA, based out of Sweden?? but offering excellent service, spoke perfect English on the phone etc. Check level of cover, whether it includes flying you and baby back to the UK if born early etc. once fit to travel, and of course accommodation overseas in the meantime and any medical costs. Better to be safe than sorry. Sorry I can't remember the exact name for you, but there are a few out there so think you'll find cover OK. Also, do check with your airline as to what their cut off date is (sure you'll be OK), but they may require you to have a letter from either your doctor or midwife confirming how many weeks you are, and that you are fit to fly. Finally - don't forget your maternity notes - I photocopied mine and left the originals in the UK but you must have them with you. Oh - and knee high DVT socks are recommended (though a nightmare to get on when heavily pregnant believe me) - had my hubby and best friend wrestling mine on once on the plane as refused to wear with Birkenstocks in airport during a very hot August (can you imagine :-$). Still giggling at the memory. Oh, and here's a tip....when they boarded people with children first I waddled up and asked if I qualified (didn't have older daughter with us as she was coming out later with Granny), anyway.... they let me go on so I got a good pick of seats and didn't have to cope with the mad charge when the let 'everyone else' get on board. Happy flying! Best wishes, Molly x

Thanks guys, amazingly fast and useful replies as always. Xx

Godmother has my 19 month old for the day while I'm working, are there any drop in groups on a Thursday? Thanks, Molly

Hmmm L-T-E-C if your issue is with one specific post/comment I think you have to address it with the OP, or the Family Room Moderator. I'm not sure I see the point of this thread. If it's a more general issue with the forum then fair enough, but I think mostly we get very balanced comments with some very differing views and experiences. I understand it may be tricky if it is a sensitive subject, so maybe you should PM the FRM and let him/her decide how, or indeed whether action needs to be taken? I have a feeling I may know to what you are referring and if I'm right (may not be) I think whilst technically wrong the meaning is understood -though I take your point that it may mislead someone at some point if read in haste. If it's an old thread it could just be hidden so it would never be found again. Molly

Fair enough - sorry, didn't mean to sound catty, the camp sounds like great fun, just in a cheeky mood tonight!!

No worries, come see me at Ivydale if it would help - 3rd Frisay of the month at 10am or camm me for a chat 07977 130318. Molly

Lol, lots of posts considering places are selling fast ;-)