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December 2017 babies club

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭lashes34


    This is my second week back to work and its grand. I was ready for it I think, its good to get out of the house and my girl loves her childminder so Im happy that shes happy. Weird but the new normal I guess.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,394 ✭✭✭mojesius


    donkey10 wrote: »
    Thanks a mill for that. I must try this later so - do you just toast regular white bread? i gave him baby pasta at the weekend and i found he didnt really chew it that it ended coming back out of his mouth!

    Yes regular white or wholemeal bread toasted works. For pasta, I actually give her spaghetti or tagliatelle because she'll instinctively bite it to be able to eat it. Gets very messy but she loves it. Hope that helps!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Oh the cup of tea food for us is rice crispies, loves picking them up and talking to them, along with eating them


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    We give our one unsalted buttered wholemeal toast. She loves it. Pasta not so much, she's not fond it so much.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,394 ✭✭✭mojesius


    Milly33 wrote: »
    Oh the cup of tea food for us is rice crispies, loves picking them up and talking to them, along with eating them

    Rice Krispies, interesting! Do you just give them dry?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Herself isnt a fan of the pasta either, I picked up a pack of the smaller AK brand but nope she will take one or two and like that maybe eat one but spit the other out. She does like to play with it though.. I keep thinking coming back to the choking thing, the chap in the course said that a babys windpipe was the size of a mcdonalds stray so they should not be eating anything bigger than that, if that puts anyones mind at ease..

    The crispies yep, I just pop a few down on the tray and she loves them.. Between trying to pick them up and put them in her mouth, it gets you a cup of tea or your brekkie on weekend mornings.. I gave them to her in milk too and she likes it..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭donkey10


    Milly33 wrote: »
    Herself isnt a fan of the pasta either, I picked up a pack of the smaller AK brand but nope she will take one or two and like that maybe eat one but spit the other out. She does like to play with it though.. I keep thinking coming back to the choking thing, the chap in the course said that a babys windpipe was the size of a mcdonalds stray so they should not be eating anything bigger than that, if that puts anyones mind at ease..

    The crispies yep, I just pop a few down on the tray and she loves them.. Between trying to pick them up and put them in her mouth, it gets you a cup of tea or your brekkie on weekend mornings.. I gave them to her in milk too and she likes it..

    Was she able to pick them out of the milk?

    I made a nice tomato sauce and he really liked it the 2nd day with the pasta. all trial and error I suppose!

    I gave him pancakes the other day - he loved them - just made with 1 banana, egg and a tiny bit of ready break. He just nommed them down. Glad to find a new recipe that is still healthy and that he can take as finger food


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭donkey10


    mojesius wrote: »
    Yes regular white or wholemeal bread toasted works. For pasta, I actually give her spaghetti or tagliatelle because she'll instinctively bite it to be able to eat it. Gets very messy but she loves it. Hope that helps!

    Thanks a mill for that. so much new foods to try with him. have him with the childminder during the week and she says she doesnt want me to give her any food with lumps so i can really only try finger foods or lumper/new foods in the evenings and weekends!

    Tried pancakes the other evening and he loved them - 1 egg, banana and a bit of ready brek!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭donkey10


    Anyone starting to think about the first birthday parties and Christmas?

    I know I am early but I see Smyths and Argos have good deals on at the moment!


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Argos 3 for 2, 10 euro off 50 euro shop in Smyths, 10% off everything on ebay.co.uk all day (minimum 50 pound spend).

    It's very enticing stuff. Think I may have her presents bought today!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,514 ✭✭✭bee06


    I’d say I’ll only get one or two small things as a token because he’ll be spoilt rotten by everyone else. I don’t want the house full of toys he won’t play with. His favourite “toys” at the moment are a wooden spoon and my measuring cups instead of all the actual toys he has.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    haha the birthday and christmas plans, they will win out... We are just planning a small family get togther here, presant wise for both we arent going mad. Himself already got a itchy sketch thing for her, and she is mad into music so want to get some Luvimals singing pets. I have one that I nicely let her play with sometimes so some of her own would be good. Christmas the same, have asked the nephews to make a pressie for her or to make the muppet for Java i think it is, she loves the song so it would be fun to see her reaction...

    No I usd the spoon for her with the crispies so she didnt pick them out but id say she would, might try it this weekend. Have had a busy few days travelling so trying to get back to the finger foods now this week.. While it is lovely to see people the amount of washing and getting stuff done has me wrecked. I applaud ye working ladies, i dont know where i would get the time from if I wasnt working...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭lashes34


    I went to Smyths Tuesday and got her birthday and Christmas presents so we're pretty much sorted. Might go get the Joie 360 for hubbies car too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,394 ✭✭✭mojesius


    Im thinking of getting her a trike for her 1st bday. Saw a 14 month old on one recently and she was having greqt craic (these are the half buggy/half bike things). Other than that, she likes her bongo drums and little piano, so might get more instruments for her one woman 'band' :D

    We're off to Spain tomorrow early morning and I'm too excited to sleep yet (we start at 4am). Baba won't know what's going on being dragged out of bed (our bed) at that hour, into the car and airport.

    Defo trying her on rice Krispies, to extend my tea breaks!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Best of luck with the flight...

    We were kinds looking at the trikes too saw these great ones online that fold up neat


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭whatlliwear


    Hi,
    I'm going on hol on Friday with my 9 month old. Any tips on travelling would be really appreciated :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,394 ✭✭✭mojesius


    Hi,
    I'm going on hol on Friday with my 9 month old. Any tips on travelling would be really appreciated :)

    We are away right now with our 8.5 month old. I assume you're flying...

    -Give yourselves an extra hour more than usual leaving. With babies, time management is tough!
    -if you have a carrier/sling for airport, they're great. Speeds things up rather than having to fold buggy
    -Bring toys/books in airplane bag to distract on takeoff and landing
    -Try not to overload yourselves with cabin luggage. We both had a small backpack each, one for her gear and one for ours/travel documents etc.

    Enjoy yourselves!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭whatlliwear


    mojesius wrote: »
    We are away right now with our 8.5 month old. I assume you're flying...

    -Give yourselves an extra hour more than usual leaving. With babies, time management is tough!
    -if you have a carrier/sling for airport, they're great. Speeds things up rather than having to fold buggy
    -Bring toys/books in airplane bag to distract on takeoff and landing
    -Try not to overload yourselves with cabin luggage. We both had a small backpack each, one for her gear and one for ours/travel documents etc.

    Enjoy yourselves!

    Yes we are flying out. I don't actually have a sling. Would anyone recommend one? I think it sounds like the easiest option for getting around the airport.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    we got the ergo baby but pricey enough unless you get the deal online, the babylo one in Smths was quite good too very easy to put on and for a lot less...

    Heading away Sat too for the first flight, cant wait and also a but ahhh. Heading by myself so twill be fun. Just got the Ryanair thing through to say about carry on bags. It say she gets one which i know, and i get one such as a handbag. Was hoping to bring a trolley bag like i do all the time, i can pop my handbag in it, or just not bring one. Are they really strict does anyone know


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,514 ✭✭✭bee06


    I have the ergobaby 360 and find it great as well. Have a look on adverts.ie, assuming you’re in Dublin there are a few really good value ergobaby on there. One for €15 which is an absolute steal! It’s old enough based on the logo but maybe better than buying a new one and finding out your baby (or you) hate it.

    https://www.adverts.ie/16401017


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Typical the place im off too dont have our formula so any handy packing suggestions, was thinking of measureing all out and putting in a ziplock bag. Just fecked if the bag goes missing.. I was going to put the entire tin in but tis just for a week and it weighs enough


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭lashes34


    Bring more than you think you'll need as if its warmer she might drink more than usual.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    haha everywhere is warmer than Loughrea :) oh yes ill bring extra, I would normally give her some reg milk or water if she is still thirsty. Had a thought last night we are flying out from Dublin I wonder if the boots in the airport would stock the formula and i can just buy another on heading over


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,514 ✭✭✭bee06


    Milly33 wrote: »
    haha everywhere is warmer than Loughrea :) oh yes ill bring extra, I would normally give her some reg milk or water if she is still thirsty. Had a thought last night we are flying out from Dublin I wonder if the boots in the airport would stock the formula and i can just buy another on heading over

    You can check stock levels in Boots stores on the website or maybe order for click and collect?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭donkey10


    I got his xmas presents on Saturday in Smyths - availed of the tenner off 50. Got the push trike yoke for his birthday too. It was 70e. it also had the fold up version but that was 115e but maybe i should have got that for when he is left down at my mother's being minded during the day but i couldnt justify spending that much extra.

    this is my first time having to buy baby toys for xmas and i was just amazed by the amount of stuff out there! it is all reasonable too. I can see him getting doubles though from the uncles and aunties!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    I love Smyths mind the one here is crap... The toys out there are mad and mostly all the same thing just differant brands... I saw those fold up trikes was thinking of getting one, for travelling.. Did they look good? I really wanted to get this thing called a codeapillar but they have stopped selling. Thanks Bee going to check there and see would they have it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭donkey10


    Milly33 wrote: »
    I love Smyths mind the one here is crap... The toys out there are mad and mostly all the same thing just differant brands... I saw those fold up trikes was thinking of getting one, for travelling.. Did they look good? I really wanted to get this thing called a codeapillar but they have stopped selling. Thanks Bee going to check there and see would they have it

    I got this one - https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/outdoor/trikes/trikes-for-qplay/q-play-comfort-4-in-1trike-grey/p/163453?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-9fDyPHs3QIVDbDtCh2iqgBaEAQYBSABEgLjz_D_BwE
    the fold up one is this one: https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/outdoor/trikes/trikes-for-qplay/q-play-prime-6-in-1-trike-grey/p/168341?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-9fDyPHs3QIVDbDtCh2iqgBaEAQYAiABEgJIxfD_BwE

    Fold up one is handy for travelling - going to park etc.

    I havent it opened yet as it is for his birthday but I reckon there is someone out there that has one of these!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,662 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Oh very classy looking machine so it is... I know the fold up is pricey but was thinking maybe it could be a gift from all. Be nice to give her something but just dont want people wasting money on silly things and like you say for travelling. Plus i hate clutter so if it folds away nice and easy tis good... I say remembering all the stuff i used to buy for kids...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 709 ✭✭✭lashes34


    My sister in law is getting my girl a trike for her birthday/Christmas but havent a clue which one to get. Was gonna get one from Smyths during the sale but wasnt gone on any of them. Anywhere else that would have good prices?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Milly33 wrote: »
    haha everywhere is warmer than Loughrea :) oh yes ill bring extra, I would normally give her some reg milk or water if she is still thirsty. Had a thought last night we are flying out from Dublin I wonder if the boots in the airport would stock the formula and i can just buy another on heading over
    It does - generally Aptamil, Cow and Gate, SMA and stage 1-3 in each. I usually just buy ready to feed after security or travel with a powder dispenser, particularly when I'm in airports with particularly obnoxious security (Manchester, I'm looking at you...).


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