New baby and post birth advice #37 The only way to eat porridge is to tip it in the bin

[Sailorontheseasea]

Those with older children what could I buy a 7ish year old girl that isn’t too expensive? We’re looking at buying our neighbours little Christmas presents as they bought us really helpful bulk items when baby was born, we get on well but aren’t super close to them. I know what to get their son but I’m struggling with their daughter we’re looking at about £10 each
Thanks for any recommendations!x

The 7yos I Nanny for are into anything crafty/glittery/anything that makes a mess but I’ve found that actually small Lego sets go down an absolute treat with this age group and you can get so many lovely little creative ones xx

 

[jackolantern]

People "What shall we get Tommy for christmas?"

Me in my head knowing full well all he cares about is Toy Story, Milkyways or wooden spoons

Me out loud "Oh anything I'm sure he will love it!"

 

[Blair-Waldorf]

People "What shall we get Tommy for christmas?"

Me in my head knowing full well all he cares about is Toy Story, Milkyways or wooden spoons

Me out loud "Oh anything I'm sure he will love it!"

I was having this conversation today I’m dreading it tbh my house is already bursting at the seams I’ve not nowhere for anything to go

 

[Definitelyme]

Those with older children what could I buy a 7ish year old girl that isn’t too expensive? We’re looking at buying our neighbours little Christmas presents as they bought us really helpful bulk items when baby was born, we get on well but aren’t super close to them. I know what to get their son but I’m struggling with their daughter we’re looking at about £10 each
Thanks for any recommendations!x

B&M do great wee sets for craft, there is a colour your own clock one. I just bought this for my daughter’s friend for her birthday

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07TTDN8FJ?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

I don’t think I’ve ever felt so poorly in my life, proper sore throat, chills, headache. Nothing further to add, just needed to moan

I have just come to the tail end of this. Never have I felt so horrendous. And bad news is that it doesn’t go quickly, I got sick last Wednesday and only starting to feel more human and survive without pain today. Deepest sympathies xx

 

[Crazycatlady18]

I don’t know whether I’m imagining things but I’m not sure if little crazy cats lips look a little blue. Her hands and feet are freezing but she has had a temperature is 38degrees.
I go in to panic mode but she looks a little purple to me

 

[LilyRose1234]

I was having this conversation today I’m dreading it tbh my house is already bursting at the seams I’ve not nowhere for anything to go

I didn’t lay down any guidelines, but then I read some ideas on this thread, and now I have an approved list for people who want to buy but haven’t bought yet it’s mostly clothes because she’s grown out of all hers! Or things that would be useful haha

 

[WhatABore]

I don’t know whether I’m imagining things but I’m not sure if little crazy cats lips look a little blue. Her hands and feet are freezing but she has had a temperature is 38degrees.
I go in to panic mode but she looks a little purple to me

Get her checked out if you're concerned always better to get checked

 

[I’mThankyou_]

People "What shall we get Tommy for christmas?"

Me in my head knowing full well all he cares about is Toy Story, Milkyways or wooden spoons

Me out loud "Oh anything I'm sure he will love it!"

You all need these tbh

 

[Lollipops23]

I’ve a 4 month old who had his second round of jabs yesterday- had a raging temp going to bed last night so was dosing him with calpol. Of course he slept like a log while I was up constantly checking he was still breathing (he kept holding his breath!!)
It’s been a long ass day, super clingy and dozy for most of it.

 

[Belle Amie]

You all need these tbh

These are the cutest!
Thank you for the ideas ladies I thought something crafty but didn’t know if it was a cop out

 

[Megatron1298]

People "What shall we get Tommy for christmas?"

Me in my head knowing full well all he cares about is Toy Story, Milkyways or wooden spoons

Me out loud "Oh anything I'm sure he will love it!"

I’m for sure buying my 2yo kitchen tongs

 

[TheDuchess]

Can I give Anbesol gel and nurofen together for teething or it only one or the other?

 

[I’mThankyou_]

Can I give Anbesol gel and nurofen together for teething or it only one or the other?

I always have, never read anything to counter indicate it

 

[Lulu Goss]

Saw this and though of our resident @Trombolese

Can I give Anbesol gel and nurofen together for teething or it only one or the other?

I’ve only been using it for a few days (the liquid one) and have been using it with nurofen too

 

[TheBabeWithThePower]

We're on holiday, it's our last night and we went to a winter lights trail... The baby was a bit freaked out by it in the buggy (tbh he doesn't tolerate the buggy much at the best of times) so I put him in the sling which meant he was safe and warm and cosy... So of course he fell asleep. He's effectively had a half hour nap at 6pm, will he ever go to sleep tonight?

 

[TheDuchess]

I always have, never read anything to counter indicate it

Woo hoo! I might actually get some sleep if she settles with this combo

 

[wakametango 2.0]

Did I just beg mc Donald’s for extra pickles?
yes I did!
Am I going to keep mini Waka away from us while eating by giving her her own fries? Also yes

We're on holiday, it's our last night and we went to a winter lights trail... The baby was a bit freaked out by it in the buggy (tbh he doesn't tolerate the buggy much at the best of times) so I put him in the sling which meant he was safe and warm and cosy... So of course he fell asleep. He's effectively had a half hour nap at 6pm, will he ever go to sleep tonight?

If by tonight you mean before midnight, yeah I’d say about 11:59

 

[Borntorun]

My child has napped for nearly 7 hours today. I’ve had a bloody lovely day but I feel like I’ll regret it when I get no sleep tonight

 

[DaisyDaisy87]

Did I just beg mc Donald’s for extra pickles?
yes I did!
Am I going to keep mini Waka away from us while eating by giving her her own fries? Also yes


If by tonight you mean before midnight, yeah I’d say about 11:59

Tbf I’m with you on the pickles!

 

[Celeste]

I’ve a 4 month old who had his second round of jabs yesterday- had a raging temp going to bed last night so was dosing him with calpol. Of course he slept like a log while I was up constantly checking he was still breathing (he kept holding his breath!!)
It’s been a long ass day, super clingy and dozy for most of it.

Jabs are the worst! I hope tonight is a bit more restful for you.