Fuschia

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If you are inclined to offer some formula do thik it through, though... I would have been terribly upset if Mr F had suggested offering formula to any of ours.. partly because I would have felt he didn't think I was coping.. because if he wasn't too fussed about the importance of breatsmilk why was I working so hard at it.... but now I know a bit more about it, in cas enipple confusion arose, because offering even one bottle of formula will affect the baby's gut PH and can sensitise against milk proteins and, most importantly, for some families offering formula is a bit of a slippery slope and in due course it's formula that takes up the slack at each growth spurt and breastfeeding gradually falls by the wayside. By all means do whatever suits you, but do be informed of the implications. Heartbreaking if you do WANT to stick with breastfeeding but end up making choice that undermine it.

tiddles Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > my kids are a bit older (8 and 12) and have never > had fillings however the dentist advised adult > toothpaste for them now as the fluoride content > is higher -but the problem is I have not yet found > a mild mint adult toothpaste, they all seem to be > super 'fresh' which = strong mint. can anyone > suggest a mild mint adult toothpaste as I am > amazed that I cannot find one! aquafresh Big Teeth has 1400ppm - as much as a strong adult toothpaste and is mild tasting

http://www.pinky-mychild.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=25

OOh, very useful ideas for school holidays (for those of us with older ones) http://www.netmums.com/things/Summer_Holidays_Planner.3079/

Useful thread! Our 6 yo is a good reader and devoured a horrid henry box set and I have just ordered captain underpants for his birthday. Will have a look at the some of the other suggestions.

there is bf support via kings "The Infant Feeding Co-ordinator provides advice and support for all types of infant feeding and can be contacted on 020 3299 3833. Information about support groups and drop-in clinics can be found on King's Breastfeeding Message Line on 020 3299 4321 (this is a recorded message only). "

damzel Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Pickle - I didn't know what a "red book" was until > mine was 5wks old as she had somehow slipped > through the system. > > I'm never too sure how seriously we should take > cleaning teeth at just under 2. We clean our > teeth together at every bathtime but she's > obviously not very good at it - bit of a game > really. She won't let ME put the toothbrush in > her mouth, it's a complete battle so I figured as > long as she's getting used to the idea of doing it > herself, it shouldn't be too much of a problem at > this early stage. Am I wrong? And if so, how do > you clean your toddlers teeth? > > And at what age should they start going to the > dentist? 2 1/2 - 3 for the dentist (but take them with you, beforehand) YES, YOU SHOULD BRUSH, ESP BEFORE BED. tRY HAVING ABRUSH FOR YOU, A BRUSH FIR THEM, AND SING A SONG? Oops excuse caps

pommie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > i was advised by a professional at playgroup that > you should use adult toothpaste but only certain > brands for kids as the kids toothpaste is not > good. Think sainsburys, tescos own ones are fine > as doesnt have too much fluroide in them That seems rather muddled! The point about using adukt toothpaste is to get a higher dose of fluoride! Was this a HV gave that advice? They're not always on the ball IME

note Milk Teeth toothpaste IS adult strength!

I don't think it would be normal for most babies to stay with unfamiliar people, once they have reached the separation anxiety stage.

I have been told dentists will advise adult toothpaste if there is a high risk of decay. The danger with stronger toothpaste if too much is used/swallowed later on teeth can get discoloured. Milk teeth toothpaste we buy is 1000 ppm just like our adult paste, while DS1 has "Big teeth" which is 1400 ppm.

Certainly did, DS1 went into a double bed at 14m and is still in one now Can recommend these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170411699862&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Ryedelma, looks like they are hoping someone can help with some further bids to increase the ?? available... so looking for ideas where to apply.

?2800 does seem a lot for the actual sticky bits. What would the cost be for a proper mural project with local school chidlren involved?

It is like a nursery but parents stay. Small, well equipped room, outside area, staff. There is juice and biscuits time and circle time... they are very hot on children behaving appropriately during those bits. They do come across as rather bossy, and have quite a lot of procedures and policies (hot drinks served with protective bowls) but the atmosphere is lovely and calm. It's very safe, not a bit "wild west" like some playgroups!

http://www.maceandjones.co.uk/news/archive/holidays-in-the-spotlight.html "Maternity leave and carrying over holiday Maternity leave will frequently span two leave years. According to the WTR, women on maternity leave may lose some of their holiday entitlement if their leave extends into a new leave year, as the WTR do not permit statutory leave to be carried over into the next leave year. Consequently, employers may justifiably insist that such leave is lost to the extent that it cannot be taken during the leave year in which it accrued. However, this issue remains unclear and we will need to await future case law. Given the potentially large amounts of holiday at stake you could encourage the worker to use up her holiday entitlement immediately before going on maternity leave or on her return from maternity leave. If the worker still does not use up her holiday before the year ends, you may wish to apply your normal rules on carrying forward holiday entitlement, even if this results in the employee losing some holiday. The "safer" approach would be to allow carry over of all outstanding but untaken leave. "

http://www.desktoplawyer.co.uk/dtl/index.cfm?event=base:article&node=A76056BD76788 "Annual leave You will continue to accrue your statutory annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks throughout both ordinary maternity leave (OML) and additional maternity leave (AML), as well as any contractual entitlement that you may have. You cannot not take your annual leave during your maternity leave - your employer should allow you to take this leave before and/or after your maternity leave. What happens if your employer's holiday year ends while you are still on maternity leave and you have unused holiday entitlement? Under UK law there are limitations on carrying over unused holiday entitlement from one holiday year to the next. You cannot carry over any unused statutory holiday entitlement at all unless your employment contract or a collective agreement so provides and then only up to a maximum of 1.6 weeks. You cannot carry over any additional unused contractual holiday entitlement unless you have a contractual right to do so. However, these restrictions are at odds with the view of the European Court of Justice. Therefore it is suggested good practice for employers to allow their employees to take any unused holiday entitlement on their return from maternity leave. Note, however, that your employer cannot pay you in lieu of any untaken statutory annual leave unless your contract is terminated. "

I can see advice to employers that there is no right to carry leave forward (though if this has been allowed before you could argue it is custom and practice) However, I don't see that they can refuse you the right to end your maternity leave early and then take the accrued leave, returning on 16th March. Hope the union can help you sort it out with them http://www.acas.co.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=955&p=0 "8 HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY PAY As long as a contract exists between the employer and the worker, the statutory minimum entitlement to paid holiday will continue to accrue during periods of absence, such as ordinary and additional maternity leave. However, if a worker does not exercise their right to take annual leave within a leave year, then their statutory entitlement to paid holiday will be lost as they are not allowed to carry this over to the next leave year. For example if a person is on sick leave for the whole of a leave year there is no statutory entitlement to annual leave for that year. This is a complex area and if you are in any doubt you should seek legal advice." .. "What can a worker do if holiday entitlement is denied? Workers denied statutory entitlements to paid annual leave should seek to settle disputes with their employer by talking through the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved informally, the worker should follow the organisation?s grievance procedure. If it is not possible to reach an agreement in this way, workers may submit a complaint to an employment tribunal within three months of the refusal. If the complaint is upheld, the tribunal may award compensation to be paid to the worker by the employer. The Acas Code of Practice Disciplinary and grievance procedures sets out principles for handling disciplinary and grievance situations in the workplace. Employment tribunals are legally required to take the Code into account when considering relevant cases. Tribunals will also be able to adjust any compensatory awards made in these cases by up to 25 per cent for unreasonable failure to comply with any provision of the Code."

Seen this? http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/file.php?6,file=8489

lorraineliyanage Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There is also a playgroup in Camberwell which I'm > trying out this morning if anyone fancies coming > along. Number 12 bus goes straight there. > > > Camberwell Choir School > St Giles Parish Hall > 161 Benhill Road > Camberwell > SE5 > 10:30 - 11am: Mini Music (Birth to three years) > Cost: ?1 Was it good?

Fuschia Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is the Brockwell park one open mormings, or Ruskin > Pk? I think not... But leapers is at Rye Oak Primary. Very nice sessions, even if they are a bit regimented http://www.southwark.gov.uk/Uploads/FILE_45148.pdf

Is the Brockwell park one open mormings, or Ruskin Pk?

Not music, but CP one o'clock club is on mornings and is great for a toddler

In good weather, the fountain thingies in the park nr the Dulwich Woodhouse whose name I have forgotten