sledge

After school costs are ?10 from close of school until 4.45pm; then I think it is amounts to ?20 (total) until 6pm. There is also a 5.30pm option but can't remember cost.

However if you know you always need one specific day you can book at the beginning of term which works out cheaper. Same for breakfast club which I think is approx ?5.

I'd give the school a call and ask them.

I went in at 1155 and there was no one there!

In principle I agree - cyclists should not go on the pavement. However, I admit I do occasionally go on the pavement and I would love the "right" solution. I cycle with my 6 year old to school sometimes and have to go down East Dulwich Grove to the village, or alternatively I go down Court lane. I need to be close enough to my son to shout out reminders, to be "aware of cars coming out of drives" "beware of people" etc etc etc ...... and sometimes there is no space alongside the curb because the cars are so close to the pavement. Sometimes you have to go near the middle of the lane if you are going straight ahead at a junction - because if you stay by the pavement you risk getting hit by cars turning left.

SO - for those of you who are experienced cyclists or just knowledgeable I would love to hear the solution.

Yes, some of us are mummies who do not want to commit a crime,,,,but equally it would be nice for the kids to cycle to school and for me to feel they are safe.

And to add to the debate....my husband has a hand bike (he is a paraplegic) and he has experienced much abuse from car drivers about cycling on the road! So who knows what he should do?

Hi

We've been to Thailand with both of our children (when my daughter was 8 months and son aged 4) - had a couple of days in Bangkok and then went over to Koh Samui. I love Thailand - have done the backpacking thing and also just normal holidays. Brilliant place with children - people are kind and helpful.

You can often get some great deals with Trailfinders - we've ended up with lovely hotels where you buy 5 nights, get 5 nights free.

The overnight flight works well......children sleep so less entertaining.

Hi

My son goes to a fantastic drop in session at PELO sports ground (Burbage road, SE21 - Gallery road end) on Saturday mornings from 0930-1100. It costs ?5 per child. The coaches are all brilliant and they learn skills and play games. Very muddy.

It's finished now for the holidays but starts up again on 12th January. It is run by Kinetic Coaching.

Hi

We have lost a jelly cat beige bunny comforter - it has a bunny head and pink / white stripy body.

It looks like this: bunny

If you find it, please let me know....

Huge thanks

I have just checked on national rail and Forest Hill station is still open.

Lots of helicopters over my way (Friern Rd)

I think Whippersnappers does a holiday club but not sure about ages....

There seems to be a number of nannies advertising availability over the summer or maybe there is an au-pair available...

Don't worry - very normal.

Awesome!

did he have very long ears?

we have a trunki you can borrow. fine on plane!

Yes please!

I 100% concur with all the advice everyone has stated already - my daughter was on 50th percentile and dropped to 9th....and is still there. My son is also on 9th percentile. Both my husband and I are fairly petite.

However, my daughter has reflux and we see a private paediatrician at the Portland called Mr Malouf. He is very nice and I can recommend him.

I would like to point out that we went privately because there was going to be a 12 week wait for a Kings paediatric appointment and my LO was in so much pain due to the reflux that I couldn't contemplate waiting that long (or cope with her persistent crying). If your child is happy and does not appear sick, then I would potentially wait for the Kings paediatric referral.

Good Luck

Hi

I'd recommend Alison at the Natural Health Centre on Lordship Lane. SHe is great.

I love my Bugaboo Cameleon and have never regretted the investment. I think it is a great city pram providing you avoid peak rush hour (but then at peak commuter time, even a maclaren can be a squeeze).

This thread is great. I suddenly feel normal! ;)

my son literally put his little yellow watering can down on the front drive and left it for 10 mins...and it was pinched! Bless he saw someone walking up the road with it and chased them saying "that's mine, that's mine" (he's 3 years old!)

Ann - I also appreciate that you are playing devils advocate but I was constantly one of those mums going on buses and trains at commuter time as I used to commute for 90 minutes with my son to work (I couldn't get a local nursery place) - I can honestly say from experience that if I HAD a choice I would never commute with a toddler because (a) it's stressful for them, me and other commuters! I did it until 8 1/2 months pregnant with my second - and never was offered a seat either DESPITE being doubled over with braxton hicks on the train when picking up my son.....and funnily went into labour the next day!

Sorry for the moan!

Hi

This has happened me before! I always ask permission to get straight on in the middle - park pram and then go up and swipe my card. Most of the time this is OK.

There are some very stroppy drivers out there. My husband is in a wheelchair so if we are travelling as a family - one pushchair and wheelchair it can be tricky. We once had a situation when the driver would only let one of us on despite there being space on the bus for both of us!! My husband got on anyway and refused to move, and claimed disability inequality.

Ah fantastic thread!!! First time around it took about 7 months to get figure back.....this time around I'm 7 months post-birth and still 1/2 stone heavier than pre-pregnancy. I'm not even going to describe my flabby arms, legs or muffin top!!!!!

I too need to do some exercise!

Stacey in Headnizm is great and it only costs ?5 for Under 3's.

Hi

I have a baby who is 6 months old and also has silent reflux. I weened her at 5 months following our consultants advice / insistence! She totally refuses a bottle so I am exclusively breast feeding (of which she recently became very fussy about and screams a lot during feeds).

Personally I would:

1) check medication as the dosage may need adjusting according to your baby's weight.

2) start weaning (even if it is only baby rice)

Teething is probably an issue too!

Good luck

xxx

Hi Everyone,

I know there has been a million discussion on costs of hiring a nanny / nanny share etc but often it just states the hourly rate.

I was wondering if anyone has a sole nanny for 3 days per week, and how much it costs per month including tax and NI etc. I'm more than happy for people to PM if they would prefer. Alternatively if you have a full time nanny, I can always try and pro-rata it to get a very realistic idea of costs.

Many thanks in advance.

I think Snowsfield Primary in SE1 (near London Bridge station) also specialises in Special Education needs.

Good Luck