December 2017 babies club

donkey10

@Milly33 where are you heading on hols? My sis in law just booked 4 days in Alicante and we are going the end of November.

Cant believe Ryanair charge €25 each way for a baby! I suppose they are trying to recoup the cost of saying you can bring 2 "free" items of baby equipment on board!

What are you doing with regards bottles and formula?

cherryghost

If your baby fits in your hand luggage they're free :P

donkey10

cherryghost wrote: »

If your baby fits in your hand luggage they're free :P

Haha if only :-D

Milly33

Oh just back yesterday and well ohh she is just a dream. Kept everyone entertained not annoying entertained but she was very good. Even cut at tooth on the flight and two others on holidays... Yeah the 25 charge for her seat was a bit much now, plus be wary too if you book priorty on the return back you get charged twice for it, not sure why but just left it on the return journey..

All in all i have to say it went quite well, the staff in Dublin were great. I took the ergo with me (in hopes of getting a buggy there) and it was perfect for Dublin as I didnt have to take her out of it while going through the metal check,but on the way back (from Holland) i did but one of the staff called my mum (surprise guest to hold her) as they have scanners there. They were very polite and just asked if they could check her lightly before i handed her over..

The heat on the way back was a killer in the airport so really wished we had a buggy for that but sure it all worked out. If anyone is flying back from Amsterdam with Ryanair note that there is no changing area in the loos closest to the gates, it is horrible you have to go half way the wrong direction.

Have to say all in all now, it went fine.. Tips would be to bring some dettol wipes or something on board to wipe down the table, bring a little bag for rubbish just so tis handy for you while waiting for the staff to come along to collect stuff. Dont bring any annoying loud toys.. I can see why people would be looking annoyed at you with them. Ended up taking some of the pre made formula with me, three for the flight just had them in the plastic bags and there was no questions asked.. Popped them into the bottles just before we took off. Wait until the captain says cabin crew take your seats for take off, them start the bottle...wrekced after from the trip but so enjoyed it

Milly33

Herself has grown so much in the last week it is crazy. She went from just about crawling to full belt at it, and now is trying to pull up on things, and trying to stand in the cot. Everything from her belly to her hair has just started growing like mad... the fun with keeping up to them.

Has anyone tried the Aldi high chairs? I just spotted them today for 14 they dont seem too bad, i thought they would be a little bulky but not the worst. we wanted to get a second one to leave in the parents house for when we travel

Eviledna

Milly, I have the Ikea-style aldi high chair and it's great for the price. It's solid, stable and easy to clean and put away when not needed.

Milly33

Thank you Eviledna. Must say after trying out the Ikea one while away I was suprised at how sturdy it was. So mmm might have to go shopping. Just incase anyone is looking they have some in Loughrea..

bee06

I have both the Aldi and the Ikea one. The Ikea is definitely better quality but the Aldi one is grand for occasional use. We have it in my moms house.

lashes34

Milly if you use waterwipes, Lakeshore Pharmacy have 3 for a fiver today

Milly33

Oh thank you for thinking of me Lashes.. Kinda going down the old natural and biodegrabale route, so use the bambo nature wipes when needed and after that tis a mix coconut oil and lavendar with cotton for the cheekes, cheeks haha..

cherryghost

The Aldi High chair is fine but need to make sure they're strapped in.

Our one is now standing unaided. She's now afraid of the dark though, shes been sleeping in the dark up until a week ago.

Milly33

exciting times ahead then cherryghost with the standing,, has she had many bops off of things? Was looking at safety things but jes youd have everything locked up from them, kinda of the mind of teaching her no from the get go? Herself is looking for food a lot more now so next week going to try cutting down some of her bottles and giving more food..hopefully twill go well...

Has she got any better with the dark? There are great little nightlights or bottle lights in the pound shops. They give a nice dim light, we got one as a pressie and just use it when changing her nappy at night or when she gets back from other peoples house just so she isnt freaked out but new rooms etc

She is after getting a little temper on her too when she doesnt get what she wants, like she knows going upstairs during the day is nappy changing time and well the giving out she does, i find singing to her works and keeps her still.. Started teaching her to turn off and on the light in the rooms and she loves it, she cant push the switch but getting her to put her finger on it is just as good..

cherryghost

Milly33 wrote: »

exciting times ahead then cherryghost with the standing,, has she had many bops off of things? Was looking at safety things but jes youd have everything locked up from them, kinda of the mind of teaching her no from the get go? Herself is looking for food a lot more now so next week going to try cutting down some of her bottles and giving more food..hopefully twill go well...

Has she got any better with the dark? There are great little nightlights or bottle lights in the pound shops. They give a nice dim light, we got one as a pressie and just use it when changing her nappy at night or when she gets back from other peoples house just so she isnt freaked out but new rooms etc

She is after getting a little temper on her too when she doesnt get what she wants, like she knows going upstairs during the day is nappy changing time and well the giving out she does, i find singing to her works and keeps her still.. Started teaching her to turn off and on the light in the rooms and she loves it, she cant push the switch but getting her to put her finger on it is just as good..

Yeah we have a playpen, taking up half the room though, its massive, its about 4mx4m so she's really free to dance around as much as she'd like. She caught on how to stand by propping up against the playpen, but now she's letting go of that and freestanding for about 10 seconds. She's been using for a month or so. We let her out and about the odd time around the kitchen or whatever. A few little bops but nothing too serious.

We tried giving her more water but she's not completely mad for it. We're down to 4 bottles a day of about 200ml a pop. She has bottle+ cereal/yoghurt/toast for breakfast, bottle+ some water, veg, meat and fruit for lunch, bottle mid-late afternoon, and a similarish dinner to us later, before a bottle at bed around 8/9pm, sometimes we apply some bonjela but always we use the dental wipes on her gums. She sleeps til 8/9 without waking through the night (except when we discovered shes afraid of the dark). Between all that she's either in the playpen, out for a walk or spending cuddletime with myself or the OH. That's the usual day for a while now along with 2 naps a day. Bit monotonous but every now and again she does something new and it's great to see. She does swimming once a week, mixed results every week but she loves her baths.

Her bottom teeth have come through without her going mad either. We have the Calpol nightlight that's solved her fright of the dark, which doubles up as a Vapour plug as she's had a few blocked noses recently.

I think we've been really lucky, she's not really been too fussy at all. Only recently its been a bit difficult as the OH is sick and I'm under pressure at work so it's really been quite stressful.

Milly33

What are the dental wipes? Never came across these ones?

Good idea with the play pen must be so handy to keep her in the one spot and out of danger... Was debating about bring the travel cot down for herself but im kinda around all the time. The swimming sounds lovely, did she float first off?Such a great thing for them to learn to do..

I took my eye off herself for 2 secs today and she was nearly out the back door (i thought I had closed the door in the kitchen) but nope and she was out following the cat out the back door... Had a face bop too today on the tiles I was like nooo you can just feel their pain, and she was having such a great time..

Were about the same as you with the food and bottles, bit less food for her she seems to be a nibbler like me.. Cut one of her bottles today and gave her milk instead and she wasnt too bothered. So down to three 6oz bottles and well brekkie and dinner being the main meals...

Hope the OH recovers from being sick and work eases up for you. If not take you time

cherryghost

These. Was recommended by the public health nurse as we started solids early and it also helps calm her in the evening. She doesn't really like the water all the time. Depends on her mood. She likes swimming with balls and seeing the other babies, but generally gets a bit cranky after a while. We hold her all the time except the odd time where she goes under water through a hoop. Every time she comes back up she looks like she saw the devil down there

Your little one sounds like a fast mover alright! I would be stressed out of my mind leaving our one free to crawl around.

Milly33

Ah bless her... Never say these wipes so shall take a looksie thanks. I noticed the last few mornings her breath was a little smelly, nothing major but maybe with the teeth pusching up it is causing it...

Oh she is indeed but I am always around as such so leaving her off is the best option for me.. I got a massive head butt into the lip this morning from her, the first time i have cried in ages it was so sore. No im like right the next time i even feel she is going to do it im ducking..

donkey10

Looking for recommendations with the car seats - anyone have the Joie 360 spin or the maxi cosi axis fix plus?

the maxi cosi is quite pricey but just wondering with the difference

thanks in advance!

Milly33

We have the Joie Stages and have to say it is very good, well it looks cozy easy enough to fit in and out. Keep an eye on Halfords and Smyths for them they do good deals. Was going for the 360 but then it has to be isofix so if a car doesnt have it then you can fit it..

bee06

donkey10 wrote: »

Looking for recommendations with the car seats - anyone have the Joie 360 spin or the maxi cosi axis fix plus?

the maxi cosi is quite pricey but just wondering with the difference

thanks in advance!

Do you want to keep your little person rearfacing as long as possible? If you do then the axissfix is only rearfacing until 87cm. Which is not much more than an infant seat. The Joie spin is 105cm. I just got the spin for my moms car and it’s a good seat. I prefer the Axkid minikid I have in my car though. Much easier to get my little boy into.

lashes34

I have the 360, very handy and it'll do her for years rear facing. Hate the buckle though.

Milly33

Skitting here I said I would try the teetha gel instead of the granules, just to see. Was thinking less waste and what not.. Not a hope put some on my finger and was trying to her gums sure she just ate it..

bee06

Milly33 wrote: »

Skitting here I said I would try the teetha gel instead of the granules, just to see. Was thinking less waste and what not.. Not a hope put some on my finger and was trying to her gums sure she just ate it..

My fella is the same with the Bonjela, he loves it. And I usually get a good bite then as well!

Milly33

Oh they are funny. Do you manage to get any on his gums then. I was thinking it was cheaper that the sachets and also that maybe putting gel on might get her used to maybe a tooth brush

bee06

I have no idea!

lashes34

Dry the gums with a clean muslin first as the gel wont stick to wet gums. My girl loves her toothbrush and getting her teeth done!

Pocos

Hi all,

Love reading all the comments and seeing how all the babies are getting on!

Our LO is mad on the move, crawling standing and started today using her walker/low table/box on wheels to lean on and walk! I couldn’t believe it when I saw her walking herself! All go go go!

Just wondering how the rest of ye are getting on at nighttime and naps? We are having trouble getting herself down esp for me naps are tough going! I feed her to sleep even though bottle is her main source of milk I think I’m just a comfort thing! Anyway at night have ye sorted putting your littlest ones into cot and say good night? Are they settling themselves or do they need help? She’s comepletely parent dependent on getting to sleep initially and it’s getting tiring! Just wondering what other do!

Thanks

cherryghost

Our one takes two naps a day at the mo, we don't feed her. We generally give her a bit of a cuddle then put her down. She stays awake fora bout 10 mins then falls asleep.

Milly33

she wont even let me see her teeth half the time lashes, id say she would try and eat the cloth in all haha. Think well have to go back to the sachets..And thanks for the tip on the brushing. Was thinking of getting those wipes for now we shall see..Finally got cot bar bumper pads today for her cot (ordered from Baby Elegance online they were great) my mind is at ease for a bit the bumper was driving me bonkers


Im with you Pocos love all the updates so i do. Herself has started to tackle the stairs now and in fairness she gets all the way to the top (it is a great workout) with me of course behing incase she topples. We have a stair gate at the top but none at the bottom, kinda going for the well teach her from day one how to manage the stairs, and i am here all the time so tis easier.

Must say she is a dinger with naps, she goes down at 1 for either an hour or hour and half. She might have a little nibble before but mostly not, just food no bottle. Then bed for 7. We started all the routine early though and this is where i think it has paid off. Dad brings her up at 7 or quater too, gets her ready for bed nappy changed. Then she has the bottle in the room with the lights off and then into bed. She normally is fine unless she has a pain or if she is too activated, then i normally rock her a little bit with a song. Had a few nigthmares but kinda left her at it to settle herself

bee06

Does she just have one nap a day now Milly? My fellas still on two but usually only around 45 mins each so works out the same I suppose. It’s a great lesson teaching them how to tackle the stairs if she ever does get there unknown to you. I’m working on teaching my fella how to get off the sofa safely because he likes to throw himself off head first at the moment.

Pocos, I’m not much help. I feed to sleep for everything, naps, bedtime, middle of the night.

I’m back to work on Monday so that’s another milestone. The year has gone so fast!

Milly33

Best of luck heading back to work Bee06, well done to you...Well technically I suppose she has two naps but they are in the morning. She wakes at 7 and we give her a bottle then she goes back to bed until around 9.30 or 10..Im so not taking that one away from here as neither of us are morning people. Then she has the nap at one and thats it till bed time...

God the sofa sounds scarier than the stairs, bless i hope he hasnt got too many knocks. Tis amazing at how much they do bop their heads and dont give out about it. Plus how fast they are to learn.

Do you keep the room dark and that for the naps Pocos, thats the only thing i can think off or there is always letting them settle themselves too. Tis hard but so worth it when they can do it