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hoipolloi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi - I know a local guitar teacher who teaches > other young students locally and may be able to > fit your son in. His name is Dan Maitland - > [email protected]. I've also heard he's good

Family info service from local authority or recommendations on here :)

John Lewis have some natural sachets

The Dulwich Osteopath Marguerita Corbo or you could try acupuncture? I've had awful back pain and was amazed to find sitting/gentle bouncing on birthing ball resolved it within a week, after recommendation from Kings physio. Hope it eases soon, also try and rest up (ha i know laughable with kids!)

Funky Monkey keyboard classes, fit for sport, perform theatre, theatre bugs...

around Dulwich, ED tots and East Dulwich mummy websites list loads of toddler activities, from cooking and languages to soft play and yoga!

BabyEm or any of the main providers

Nicola at Dulwich dental care nr post office lordship lane is lovely! smiley and patient

We've resorted to '.stop n grow' nasty tasting liquid painted on nails. Stopped our 3 yr old sucking his fingers in a few days, despite my reservations. Used in conjunction with reward chart and treats. Aloe Vera is apparently natural alternative, same theory.

Check out Around Dulwich, Dulwich mums and dads, ED tots and East Dulwich mummy websites

Avoid Diana hotel on Thurlow park rd if you can

I have mixed feelings about the nursery but have friends who still have their children there and are very happy. Please PM if you'd like to chat. Best wishes

I've got a nearly 4 yr old and am due second baby in march... We have our great aunt and uncle in Nunhead but not wanting to be a burden or too reliant on them if, for example, I go into labour in middle of the night or when hubby isn't around. I know millions of women manage on their own or with limited family/friends' support but just wondered if anyone had words of wisdom (AKA reassurance!) or advice. Thanks :)

Just go with it, our son took a while to fully potty train when 2.5 but not stressing about it meant it happened without us really noticing :)

bli Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Would recommend Colour Makes People Happy (I think > it's called) in the row of shops opposite ED > station, which sells a range of paints that are > non-toxic. > > I used it to paint our stairs when my youngest > was a few months old (what was I thinking?!) and > it was definitely not smelly or caused any fumes > etc. Although not in a bedroom, I had been worried > about the fumes wafting through the whole house so > it was perfect. Lovely colour range too, and > helpful guy who runs it. Seconded :) used paint from there in our baby's first room and it was great quality and didn't smell

I'm on mat leave from 10 Feb, anyone fancy a meet up? With or without toddlers

Neighbourhood midwives might be able to suggest someone, or NCT? Good luck, my friends baby had that and it was a slog, especially at night. Hope things improve x

I can add my recommendation :) Lou's hand printed homewares are fab and the spin painting us great fun for kids

Just found this company from another link Have ordered reuseable baby wipes, swim nappy and reusable pull ups (hoping to toilet train at night now my little boy is almost 4 yrs and throw aways seem complete waste of money as dry as a bone most mornings!) http://www.babipur.co.uk/shop/index.html

Victoria Inn, The Herne, The Plough on Lordship Lane close to the library... all good :) even The Bishop not massively busy Sat afternoon and plenty of seating esp near the back for families

Definitely childminder but agree childcare is a minefield! Ludoscotts above is lovely by the way, friend of mine :)

There are lots of payroll agencies that do the same thing - best thing is to Google and ensure you check price for weekly/monthly as some advertise cheaper rate but then you find it's for weekly payroll when you want monthly (or vice versa). All the same thing, Nannytax purely a big brand so Nescafe coffee as opposed to say Red Mountain :)

Has anyone tried re-usable pull ups at night? Have mattress protector but he's prob not quite at that stage yet so don't fancy changing wet bedding daily!

The Barry house hostel is a very worthy cause, I recently donated toys (they have quite a few children there inc some autistic children who apparently revel in music) but they need more, inc pushchairs, toys and clothing.

Lets try and keep this post visible - truly abhorrent practice.