Recent content by hedgehog2000

Hi, Holly has finally got the tip of a tooth coming through. I know I have to start brushing it-but haven't a clue how. I have heard conflicting reports - some have said use a tooth brush and no toothpaste, use your finger and toothpaste, use a bit of muslin etcetc etc. Any tips greatly received.

I'm just wondering what other peoples experiences have been of childcare( particularly childminders). I plan to go back to work in Jan and had a first meeting with a childminder today. She has dogs ( which kind of put me off)- although I do appreciate the whole idea of a chilminder is a homely...

My husband is working so hard at the moment and spending a lot of time away from home. We have decided to book a hol for Feb/March and are unsure of where to go. LO will be 7/8 months and as we could be in the middle of weaning a bit unsure about going abroad, but would do it if anyone had any...

Thanks so much for all this help-hope to work 3 full days. Child care prices are just so depressing aren't they

Hi, I am really totally thick when it comes to working out maths. Can anyone help- I earn approx18,400 before NI and tax based on 37.5 hours. I hope to return working 22.5 hours and I am wondering what my take home pay will be after deductions. I have just had a nursery quote of 44 pounds per...

What age were your LO's when you did this. I was planning to do it around 5/6 months from her actual birth date. However I went to my new mums group yesterday and they said sometimes prem babies need weaning ealier than normal. However when I questioned this further they just told me to discuss...

Quick question about repositioning when sleeping. Do you still alternate sides or keep totally away from the flattened side. Surely if you constantly put LO on the non flattened side that will be come flat as well won't it?

Were any of your LO's discharged with iron and vits. Well we were and now Holly constantly spits them out when we try to give her them with the syringe. I don't suppose there is a magic solution, but I thought I would ask just in case someone does have some tips.

My Lo is nearly 12 weeks ( although 6 weeks early)- some days she just sleeps and sleeps and sleeps. Only waking when hungry. Do you think this is anything to do with her being a bit prem or have I just got a baby that has the same sleeping patterns as her dad!

Hi, My LO has grown rapidly after being born 6 weeks early and we are now thinking of moving her from a moses basket into a cot. Nursery is always 24/25/26 degrees and I'm wondering if a gro bag will be ok. I know that everyone says they are much better- but is this even the case with such a...

I have a 8 week old daughter who has taken to falling asleep after everyfeed and not waking till the next one ( 3-4 hourly). It may sound like bliss in the day but from about 7 in the evening she is wide awake and totally grizzly. She will scream the house down when I try to put her in her...

Just had my 6 week post natal check at Dr. He was asking about my thoughts re contraception- I was edging towards the injection but have just read loads of negative reviews on the web. Anyone got something positive to say about it. I would also consider an impant of Mirena coil-

Does it matter if its a little bit warm when you put it in the fridge? Sorry to sound stupid but I'm a first time mum and seem toiworry about everything!!

I have only just heard that you are advised not to make up batches of formula and keep them in the fridge. I only left NICU with my DD 3 weeks ago and they said it was ok. Am I right in thinking that you just keep the water in the fridge and add the formula when you need it. Will it still dissolve??

Mine did not work 100%- but it was still great and I would recommend it. While he was putting it in I used gas and air and held the midwives fingers! I don't really remember any pain