jacmad started new topic When is it safe to introduce a pillow?
Hi, I have an 18mth old and she still sleeps in a cot. I was just wondering when is it ok to use a pillow? If I do it will be a very slim pillow. Or should I just wait until she is in a bed li...
jacmad replied to topic Smelly Nappy Wrapper
Steph, I think I can top your laziness, I'm too lazy to go buy the refils for my nappy bin - that's why I don't use it anymore LOL
jacmad replied to topic Smelly Nappy Wrapper
Just a thought, are you tipping the poo into the toilet? I find if you empty the contents of the nappy into the toilet then the nappy odour is not as offensive.
jacmad started new topic What Activites are good for a 14 month old?
Hi, I'm not sure what activities to do with the baby now that she is almost 14 months old. I went to work full time when my first born was 13 months old and never had to think about this before. ...
jacmad replied to topic Is anyone a member of playgroup vic?
Hi, i joined a playgroup a few months ago. i find that it is ok, bubs is still only crawling so she is on a dusty timber church hall floor. So you should consider the venue when you join if your...
jacmad replied to topic WORRIED - STOPPED EATING
Hi, i would take her to your doctor to check her throat. the last time my little one was off her food it turned out she had an inflamed throat and we didn't know because she never cried or grizzle...
jacmad replied to topic cleaning teeth
I think the reason you shouldn't use adult toothpaste is because some of them contain sugar. I agree that you should try to hold off as long as possible before using toothpaste and then when you d...
jacmad replied to topic feeding baby meat
there's a great recipe on this website called baby beef stew. i've tried it and my little one loves it.
jacmad replied to topic Has anyone else experienced painful leg cramps in pregnancy?
hi guys, my doctor advised me to drink half a glass of tonic water before bed every night. it tastes disgusting on its own so you might have to add some cordial. it worked for me.
jacmad replied to topic Wont settle for daysleeps....aaargghhh!!
Hi tambam, i had a similar problem to you and couldn't work out why she wouldn't sleep during the day at this age when prior she had day naps with no problem. I then changed my routine a little and...
jacmad replied to topic HOW MANY BREASTFEEDS??
Hi Kellie, it does sound like she is weaning herself. At this age 3-4 breastfeeds is normal. Fo now, keep up the morning feed when she wakes up and then the next one could be after her lunch and t...
jacmad replied to topic HELP baby not pooping
I was always told that if the baby is exclusively b/f and nothing else - not to worry if they don't poop for a while. The health nurse told me the record for a baby not having any poops is one mon...
jacmad replied to topic Where does the new baby sleep?
Hi everyone, well my two girls have shared a room since i came home from hospital with the baby. No choice - only 2 bedrooms. My oldest never wakes if the baby wakes up, she always sleeps right ...
jacmad replied to topic Anyone with "I will NEVER do that when I have a child" stories?
What about this one, when the dummy hits the floor - I put it in my mouth to clean it and give it back to the baby. Oh and what about eating the babies left overs or half eaten toast. I never th...
jacmad replied to topic How do I prepare my toddler for the new baby?
Hi Michelle, another suggestion is to have visiting relatives to fuss over your daughter first when they arrive and then go to the baby. That way she will not feel left out when visitors are there...
jacmad replied to topic Should I move my daughter to a big bed before or after my next baby is born?
If i could just add that if you do make the move to a big bed, to do it before the new baby arrives. Being a toddler,she will not be able to vocalise her feelings about this and she may see the ba...
jacmad replied to topic Indoor play centres
I agree, you are not silly. The food is definitely overpriced and 99% junk food. They should not be allowed to stop you bringing food in for babies and toddlers, especially if they have special d...
jacmad replied to topic going backwards....
If you are becoming stressed to her wetting, she is probably picking up on this. It might not be such a bad thing to put her back into pullups for a little while, this will take the pressure off b...
jacmad replied to topic refuses to drink cows milk
forgot to mention, if your baby is still reacting after trying this, I would definitely insist it be investigated. You can never be too careful with our babies, after all they can't tell us if som...
jacmad replied to topic refuses to drink cows milk
If she is not lactose intolerant, the other thing you can try is to dilute the cows milk 50/50 with cooled boiled water and she how she deals with that. Then gradually reduce the amount of water ...
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