Recent content by Hillbilly

Hi J is 11 months old now and at the beginning of November started full time nursery as I went back to work. He got a tummy bug at the end of Nov (which after being tested, was proved to be Adenovirus - bit vague but there are 50 types seemingly!) and was sick for two days and had diahorrea...

Hi Kina :wave: Thanks. God I don't know what to do. He isn't getting any sleep, we aren't getting any sleep its a blinking nightmare at the moment. Today, I really want to go back to work :cry: :cry: :cry: Lou: Thats what we tried with the mattress. Stuffing rolled up blankets under...

I know its a normal stage but its driving us insane. :( DS3 learnt to roll over a few weeks back (he's now 6 mo old) but at night he rolls over and gets stuck on his front and wakes up screaming. Thsi can happen 30 times a night. Same during the day, you can't leave him alone for a moment on...

James goes in the big bath with either me, DH or on his own (in a couple of inches of warm water). he loves it. Did his first 'length' yesterday morning. Arms and legs everywhere :D

IN the meantime. Pocket nappies A pocket made from (usually) a stay-dry inner layer and a waterproof outer. Absorbent material is put inside the pocket. Only one layer to put on. Brands: Fuzzi Bunz, Nature Babies Stuffables, Swaddlebees, Wonderoos, Minkis, P'tits Dessous. Shaped...

Hi there. Feel free to PM me if you like. I am a real nappy advisor up here so more than happy to answer any questions.

Darlin, no-one is calling you a spoilt brat. I've written and rewritten this post and I decided to not say what I was going to say as its not my place and I'm not 100% familiar with your situation. But massive, massive hug.

YESYESYESYESYESYES YES!

Breast. I've breastfed all my four children - eldest is now 18 and youngest 5 months. Luckily, with the exception of the latest addition, its been very, very easy. No cracked nipples, no blocked ducts, no mastitis - in fact it was the most natural and easiest thing to do. I wore my babies...

You could also try this wrap method if you haven't before (and prefer a more traditional carrier) PS thats not me...

Rosebay - stretchy wraps are great but they can 'sag' which leads to back strain and poor posture for both you and your baby. James is a wee thumper too. I have no idea of his weight - Iknow he is growing rapidly - and TBH even a MT is getting a bit of a struggle. I have opted for a Patapum...

You rang? :D

oh riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight! thank you Rosebay and Kina :D

Oh thats gorgeous! God, well done! :clap: Theres nothing like wearing your own creation is there. Devil slap me down though 'cos even though I have a million MT's, ring slings and wraps, I am craving one of these at the moment :D

Try carrying him in a sling during the day. Being upright helps with wind and also when carried, babies rarely suffer from colic. You could also try some gentle baby massage in between feeds. Lay your baby on its back on a warm towel, preferably with no nappy on. Take her/his feet and gently...