http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/ en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:34:16 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/images/styles/BubHub/misc/rss.png http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/ http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498606-What-do-you-do-with-the-teeth-the-toothfairy-takes&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:29:24 GMT Just wondering what everyone else does with their child's baby teeth once fallen out and collected?

I can't throw them out so I have little containers for each child's teeth...it will go into their baby box once all finished. My 14 y/o sons is all done and my 12 y/o isn't far behind! ]]> ozeymumof5 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498606-What-do-you-do-with-the-teeth-the-toothfairy-takes http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498595-IQ-link-with-baby-weight-gain&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:29:24 GMT Hi All I just stumbled across this. How interesting. Without starting a full on BH war :freakingout: I noted that the article did not refer to method of feeding BF/Formula, only the weight gain and head circ. during their first month of life! I will add my DS has a big head. I dunno if he... Hi All

I just stumbled across this. How interesting.

Without starting a full on BH war :freakingout: I noted that the article did not refer to method of feeding BF/Formula, only the weight gain and head circ. during their first month of life!

I will add my DS has a big head. I dunno if he is any smarter than his peers, but an interesting study all the same :wave:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/nat...-1226665089224 ]]> Cicho http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498595-IQ-link-with-baby-weight-gain http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498592-Advice-for-a-first-time-waxer&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:11:44 GMT I want to get my legs waxed first time ever, I am embarrassed to say I have let my legs get that hairy I think a wax would be easier than a shave. What I want to know is can the hair on my legs be too long to wax (it has been months!!! Lol) I want to get my legs waxed first time ever, I am embarrassed to say I have let my legs get that hairy I think a wax would be easier than a shave. What I want to know is can the hair on my legs be too long to wax (it has been months!!! Lol) ]]> 2ndtimemumma http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498592-Advice-for-a-first-time-waxer http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498589-Anyone-else&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:46:26 GMT My best friend has an almost 7 month old. He has a couple of unique quirks that I wondered if anyone else has experienced with their bubs... 1. He has had a jolly jumper from about 3-4 months but still has zero desire to bounce. He just sorta stands there stepping and enjoying the freedom haha... My best friend has an almost 7 month old. He has a couple of unique quirks that I wondered if anyone else has experienced with their bubs...

1. He has had a jolly jumper from about 3-4 months but still has zero desire to bounce. He just sorta stands there stepping and enjoying the freedom haha but never bounces.

2. He drinks next to no milk and has been this way from very young. He is a perfectly normal weight but I just can't believe how he just doesn't seem to get hungry. Sometimes he goes a whole day on 100ml of formula! ]]> captainscaptain http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498589-Anyone-else http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498583-Home-pool-parties-fun-or-too-dangerous&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:56:06 GMT My niece asked me if she can have a pool party here for her 9th birthday - I said yes as I love organising parties and we have a great pool/yard - but everyone is talking/scaring me out of it! She wants 10 kids, some boys as well, have you had a pool party at home and was it ok? We would have... My niece asked me if she can have a pool party here for her 9th birthday - I said yes as I love organising parties and we have a great pool/yard - but everyone is talking/scaring me out of it!

She wants 10 kids, some boys as well, have you had a pool party at home and was it ok? We would have at least 2 adults in the pool area supervising at all times but with 10 kids running/jumping/playing is there bound to be accidents ? Do I ask all the parents to stay and watch ( all the kids can swim) if I say no running/diving/ jumping will they be bored? What pool games/activities or any other advice you think we would need or is it too hard? ]]> Elijahs Mum http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498583-Home-pool-parties-fun-or-too-dangerous http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498580-SAHM-amp-house-cleaning&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:26:41 GMT Hi :-) How much do you clean your house? (Vacumme, mop, benches, dust, showers, toilets, sheets, washing ect) Do you have a day you try to do everything once a week? Or do some have a cleaner to help with the load... Hi :-)
How much do you clean your house? (Vacumme, mop, benches, dust, showers, toilets, sheets, washing ect) Do you have a day you try to do everything once a week? Or do some have a cleaner to help with the load... ]]> Mrs Summer http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498580-SAHM-amp-house-cleaning http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498576-Funky-cool-quirky-and-even-a-little-bit-punk-girls-clothes&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:10:27 GMT Hoping someone can help. I am trawling the internet looking for something a bit groovy for my two year old. I am a bit over pretty dresses and boring colours at the moment and need something a bit cool and fun for an upcoming event (so also needs to be reasonable quality). All the places I usually... Hoping someone can help. I am trawling the internet looking for something a bit groovy for my two year old. I am a bit over pretty dresses and boring colours at the moment and need something a bit cool and fun for an upcoming event (so also needs to be reasonable quality). All the places I usually look aren't bringing up results. Anyone got any suggestions of Australian retailers to check out? (I am too short of time for anything overseas, sadly)
Thanks in advance ]]> missie_mack http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498576-Funky-cool-quirky-and-even-a-little-bit-punk-girls-clothes http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498573-When-should-we-ttc-bub-2&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:55:06 GMT Hi there. Trying to decide when to have bub no2 dd is 9mo at the moment. We have always wanted to have our kiddies quite close in age (want 3) and we were originally going to ttc in the next few months. I'm feeling unsure as I feel like I get to spend so much time with dd now which I love and I have this feeling I will be kind of 'ditching' her and we would both miss out.
Does anyone else get this feeling and does it go away? ]]> Mummy12 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498573-When-should-we-ttc-bub-2 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498568-i-want-to-stop-breastfeeding-how&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:23:51 GMT i exclusively breastfed my DS for 5.5mths and it is not working out anymore and i want to stop and put him onto formula. He's been having the odd bottle of formula here and there.
How should i go about it to a)avoid mastitis and b) avoid it upsetting ds's tummy c)what if he demands to be breastfed and refuses bottle? ]]> Little Miss Muffet http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498568-i-want-to-stop-breastfeeding-how http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498548-How-do-a-sister-and-brother-close-in-age-interact&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:49:25 GMT We just found out that bub #2 is a boy, we have a girl who will be 18 months old when he comes along.
I was convinced we were going to have another girl and was all mentally ready for two girls and all that goes with that, now I'm just lost... I am an only child and DH has younger sisters and I can't think of anyone I know who had a girl and then a boy close in age.
So Im wondering if anyone does have a girl and then a boy and how do they interact, any tips welcome!!! ]]> ciaomamma http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498548-How-do-a-sister-and-brother-close-in-age-interact http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498545-Mothers-with-twins&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:38:14 GMT Hey I am a mother of a beautiful 15 months old girl and boy twin. I find it so hard to get them into a routine at night as now I have a 2 month old boy. My son 15 month old son wakes up at 12am or sometimes 1 am and doesn't go back to sleep till 3am or sometimes 4 am. And it's so hard when I am trying to feed my 2 month old and all he wants to do is have cuddles and wht make its worst when all 3 of them are awake at 1am In the morning an then my twins don't like have a nap during the day fight it so bad sometimes It drive me up the wall cause when they get tired they get soooky .. Does anyone have advice that might help get my baby's in to a routine


Mummy-Chantelle ]]> DimplezKids2013 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498545-Mothers-with-twins http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498540-Question-on-quot-Parental-Leave-Pay-quot-and-quot-Family-Tax-Benefit-quot&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:52:38 GMT Stuck in completing "Parental Leave Pay" and "Family Tax Benefit" application/form. My husband has not taken any leaves from work during and after birth so not sure what to enter below :


In "Return to Work – Employment details" section :


It asks us to enter :

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Your partner's employment details
Before taking time off to have a baby or care for a child, did JOHN work?
- Never worked
- Previously worked

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If I choose "Previously worked" it asks :

If JOHN previously worked, what date did they cease previous employment? (dd/mm/yyyy)This is a required field
/ /
What date did JOHN start or return to work? (dd/mm/yyyy)This is a required field
/ /
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If I choose " Never worked "
What date did JOHN start or return to work? (dd/mm/yyyy)

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Upon returning to work, was JOHN working an average of at least 10 hours per week for 4 consecutive weeks?
Yes No


Is JOHN self-employed?This is a required field
Yes No
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What should we ans above?
Jenny ]]> StellaG http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498540-Question-on-quot-Parental-Leave-Pay-quot-and-quot-Family-Tax-Benefit-quot http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498539-Playing-outside-at-home-amp-spiders-!!!&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:54:57 GMT How do you manage the risk of spider bite when your little ones play outside? We finally set up our back deck for our kids to play on last weekend, but the plastic kids table (with built in chairs) seemed to be a particular spider haven. I washed it over & over again with the high pressure hose, then while it dried I watched multiple spiders emerge - I killed at least 4 in 30 minutes! I let me dd play on it the next day & on the plastic kids play thing (tunnel/slide/climbing cube) and run around on the deck in her socks and she also jumped on the trampoline in her socks.

The next day I noticed a spider bite on her ankle and it was red, swollen & painful. She'd been irritable for 24 hours and we hadn't been able to work out why - then we knew! The GP said that it was a good thing it wasn't a redback and they can kill little kids which has freaked me out!

So, how do you manage the risk of spider bite? Do you spray? Do you insist on shoes at all times? Do you just clean the toys a lot?

I'm not sure what is the best route here, but I really want to encourage outside play! ]]> mim1 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498539-Playing-outside-at-home-amp-spiders-!!! http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498533-What-do-you-when-you-need-a-shower&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:08:58 GMT I've read a lot of members saying they put the tv on which is cool but what if the tv is downstairs and the shower is upstairs? And what would you do if the shower is in its own tiny room so you can't just fit a bouncer in there so bub can sit there while you shower? And just to add to it, you have no partner/no one to just have bub there while you splash.


Sent from my talky stick ]]> αληθη http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498533-What-do-you-when-you-need-a-shower http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498522-Cubby-houses-what-kind-and-how-big!&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:45:12 GMT I am looking at getting DS a cubby house for his 3rd birthday in October and the good timber ones aren't cheap ( especially the one I want!) but i do want it to last so what kind of cubby do you have and how often do the kids use it? Any recommendations?
I like the 2 story ones with slide and sand pit underneath :) ]]> Elijahs Mum http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498522-Cubby-houses-what-kind-and-how-big! http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498520-struggling-to-be-the-mum-i-want-to-be&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:06:58 GMT Here is my problem 85% of the time is consider myself a pretty good mother I love my daughter she's usually a very happy little 9 month old girl. My problem is that sometimes when she gets really cranky and upset I tend to only be able to take so much and then feel like ripping my hair out/ smashing something feel like the world is going to end and then within 20 mins I've calmed myself down and then just feel like crying for reacting in that way in the first place. I've never hurt my daughter but the rage that I enter makes me fearful that someday I could. ]]> pheobe http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498520-struggling-to-be-the-mum-i-want-to-be http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498508-Advice-needed-young-toddler-on-a-long-haul-flight&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:46 GMT We have a young toddler and are going to Capetown he has to sit on our lap does anyone have tips or tricks to keep him amused. we are flying business so we have flat beds and a little more room. Did u have or do anything that helped pass the time We have a young toddler and are going to Capetown he has to sit on our lap does anyone have tips or tricks to keep him amused. we are flying business so we have flat beds and a little more room. Did u have or do anything that helped pass the time ]]> JodiW http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498508-Advice-needed-young-toddler-on-a-long-haul-flight http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498505-Good-Stroller-under-under-250-300&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:20:37 GMT Looking for a 4 wheeler Stroller under under $250. Steelcraft Agile Stroller is on sale for $249. http://www.babybunting.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=agile Any other suggestions within same range? Also want to know if anyone has bought this one and if its worth buying? Looking for a 4 wheeler Stroller under under $250. Steelcraft Agile Stroller is on sale for $249. http://www.babybunting.com.au/catalo...esult/?q=agile Any other suggestions within same range? Also want to know if anyone has bought this one and if its worth buying? ]]> StellaG http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498505-Good-Stroller-under-under-250-300 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498486-Can-you-take-a-14-month-old-to-the-movies&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:44:02 GMT My friend and I would like to go and see Despicable Me 2 at the movies but I'm worried the sound might be too much for my 14 month old's hearing. Does anyone know if its ok to take them? ]]> IvyRain http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498486-Can-you-take-a-14-month-old-to-the-movies http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498482-Rash-on-toddler&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:49:14 GMT So when dressing my 2 year old this morning I noticed this rash on her belly and chest. It doesn't appear to be itchy or bothering her. No other symptoms other than a runny nose.
Thought I would post it here in case it's obvious to others what it is. ImageUploadedByThe Bub Hub1371512931.869748.jpg
TIA ]]> Ashram http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498482-Rash-on-toddler http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498480-Luxuries-for-sick-kids&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:28:13 GMT What luxuries or benefits do you extend your kids when they are sick?

My smallest one had her first episode of croup last night. I am totally guilty of basically allowing my sick kids to eat anything that they will eat (especially iceblocks and icecream with croup!) , watch DVD's in bed and be plain spoiled :o Anything that keeps them happy, quiet and resting :baby: ]]> missie_mack http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498480-Luxuries-for-sick-kids http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498466-Book-suggestions-please-managing-bub-2&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:08:23 GMT Hi!

my DH and I have a 15 month old DD and we are looking to TTC our second in a few months time.

i keep changing my mind though as I know I want two children, but I still can't decide on the best age gap, as every gap I think of has its pros and cons, so I'm looking for a book about coping with a second child to help make that decision then to help me cope once we have our second (if we are lucky enough to get pregnant again)

i want something with practical tips and advice especially managing two schedules. I also want something written by someone with two children, not just a paediatrician.

Im a do what works for you and your baby kind of mum (for the first 3 months) then I like routines after that, so I'm not so keen on something AP based.

Thanks! ]]> Allie Pallie http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498466-Book-suggestions-please-managing-bub-2 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498465-How-does-your-toddler-little-boy-go-to-the-loo&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:02:37 GMT Just wondering at what age did your boys stand up and hold their willy to wee. I hate that my 3.5 yr old wants to sit on public toilets so just wondering about it. Thanks. Just wondering at what age did your boys stand up and hold their willy to wee.

I hate that my 3.5 yr old wants to sit on public toilets so just wondering about it.

Thanks. ]]> misho http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498465-How-does-your-toddler-little-boy-go-to-the-loo http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498464-What-do-you-do-in-the-mornings&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:47:04 GMT Just curious what do you do in the mornings after you and the kids wakes up? Like if its 6am in the morning. Do you let them watch tv until you are fully awake or you play games with them or activities? My kids 2 years and 8 months wakes at 6am. DH let them watch tv till I get up at 7am. I do all... Just curious what do you do in the mornings after you and the kids wakes up? Like if its 6am in the morning. Do you let them watch tv until you are fully awake or you play games with them or activities?
My kids 2 years and 8 months wakes at 6am. DH let them watch tv till I get up at 7am. I do all the overnight feeding resettling etc.
then I do the breakfast and work and then park and etc.
What's your morning schedule like? ]]> tubster http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498464-What-do-you-do-in-the-mornings http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498460-SLOW-COOKER-ADVICE-FOR-A-BEGINNER-cooking-Roast-meat&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:28:42 GMT Hi, I am wanting any tips on cooking a roast meat in a slow cooker and roast veggies... so preferably roast beef to start with.. any tips on how to prep etc.. thanks. I have no idea about slow cookers.. I tried following a recipe for something out of their book and it was horrible. lol. Hi, I am wanting any tips on cooking a roast meat in a slow cooker and roast veggies... so preferably roast beef to start with.. any tips on how to prep etc.. thanks. I have no idea about slow cookers.. I tried following a recipe for something out of their book and it was horrible. lol. ]]> Minchi http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498460-SLOW-COOKER-ADVICE-FOR-A-BEGINNER-cooking-Roast-meat http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498458-When-do-they-go-from-cot-to-bed&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:13:09 GMT Just wondering when should DD go into a bed? She is not walking/climbing out of her cot. but she can go down steps and climbs off the couch feet first and knows to do that. And also, do i need to get a toddler bed specifically? Or can she just go into a single bed? Just wondering when should DD go into a bed? She is not walking/climbing out of her cot. but she can go down steps and climbs off the couch feet first and knows to do that.

And also, do i need to get a toddler bed specifically? Or can she just go into a single bed? ]]> siennasyummymummy http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498458-When-do-they-go-from-cot-to-bed http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498435-Childrens-book-on-biological-step-parents&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:32:27 GMT Im looking for a book that explains biological and step parents. The differences etc. For an early primary age child. Thank you for any suggestions :) Im looking for a book that explains biological and step parents. The differences etc. For an early primary age child.

Thank you for any suggestions :) ]]> galoomp http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498435-Childrens-book-on-biological-step-parents http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498430-Perth-Osteopath&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:44:58 GMT Can anyone recommend a good osteo in Perth that has experience with babies? Bub (5 weeks) is experiencing a lot of problems with upset tummy, wind etc so thought I'd give an osteopath a go. ]]> Sunnybambino http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498430-Perth-Osteopath http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498427-What-would-you-buy-for-a-baby-you-weren-t-sure-about-keeping&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:01:45 GMT As per title, what would you buy when preparing for a baby you weren't sure if you are keeping?

I'm thinking of only buying the basics.

A portacot with a bassinet part
Hire a capsule from QAS
A dozen or so all in ones and a few Wondersuits, but it will be summer so only a few for night time
1 pack of cloth nappies and a couple of boxes of disposable nappies
A cheap backpack that could be used as a nappy bag
One of those change mats that can be put anywhere

What else would a baby need initially? Thinking back to when my daughter was born, I can't really remember all of what she needed. ]]> Secret of Cleo http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498427-What-would-you-buy-for-a-baby-you-weren-t-sure-about-keeping http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498419-Wills-controlling-my-estate-after-my-death&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:15:43 GMT I have a hypothetical I'm trying to figure out if it is worth protecting against (or even possible)...

Husband 1 and wife have 2 kids, husband passes away and down the track wife remarries. Then wife passes away. In a 'normal' will situation, Husband 1's estate passes to wife (it probably also had provision for children until they were adults - let's assume they now are). When wife remarries she may not have made a new will, or she may have made a new standard will where everything passes to her new husband. When she passes away first, her children get nothing from their father's estate or their mother's estate - it's now all gone to the 'new' husband.

Has anyone considered, or is it possible to write into a current will (or set up some other structure) to ensure that my children will get a portion of my assets after my death, even if my husband remarries? Or is it something that 'you can't control from the grave' and you just need to hope it all works out fine? ]]> Hannahly http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498419-Wills-controlling-my-estate-after-my-death http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498405-Need-help-advice-on-complicated-schooling-decision&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:34:37 GMT So im in a bit of a bad situation. About 18 months ago my ex and parted ways (long and ugly story involving at least 8 different affairs on her part and lying about a sister that commited suicide and abanding our sone and then comiing back), anyway, the little man goes to school next year and I... So im in a bit of a bad situation.

About 18 months ago my ex and parted ways (long and ugly story involving at least 8 different affairs on her part and lying about a sister that commited suicide and abanding our sone and then comiing back), anyway, the little man goes to school next year and I live on the other side of the city from where she lives now. We are trying to come ot a decision as to what school he goes to. We have been to mediation which failed dismally as she was blatantley refusing to negotioate about the school. She wants him to go to a school that is very close to her and is not even wanting to look at schools inbetween us (btw we have 50/50). For him to go to this school it would make it impossible for me to get him to school and for me to get to work and at the end of the day to get him home again.

I have a couple of options of which I am agonising over. I can either move closer to where the school is, in which case my partner would most likely choose to end our relationship because she is very close to her family and we live very close to them. This would mean me doing it on my own again. My son has gotten very attatched to her and she is just brilliant with him.

Another option I am considering is to change the care arrangments to have him only on the weekends and then during the school holidays.

Can anyone please throw in their cents. I want to know what people think. ]]> Hotfrog http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498405-Need-help-advice-on-complicated-schooling-decision http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498401-Hiring-a-cleaner-for-the-small-things-you-can-never-get-around-to&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:21:29 GMT I keep complaining to DH about how much bl00dy cleaning I have to do, but never seem to get past the basics of dishes/ bathroom & toilet/ vac'ing.

Things on my list I can never get done are:
- dust timber venetians
- clean skirting/ windowsils/ marks on walls
- bleach mould spots starting on some ceilings
- clean glass lourvers & sliding doors
- dust fans/ picture rails

DH suggested hiring a cleaner to do these things once in awhile. Just wondering if anyone else hires a cleaner for the little things they can never seem to get around to, if it's worth it, and how often you get them to come?

TIA ]]> decemberbubba http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498401-Hiring-a-cleaner-for-the-small-things-you-can-never-get-around-to http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498394-Christmas-presents-for-a-7-month-old&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:41:04 GMT Okay ladies I need your help.. My son will be 7 months at Christmas time & I need help with what to get him.

I'm really not to sure what kids are doing at that age.. Whether they are sitting up, crawling, etc. What was your kid doing at that age???

My plan is to buy lots and then not buy him any presents throughout the year, except for birthday of course. So I need present ideas for 7-19 months.

Thanks :) ]]> cassieh http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498394-Christmas-presents-for-a-7-month-old http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498390-School-question&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:22:30 GMT If your little 5/6/7 year old had a massive weekend with late nights and big days, would you give them a Monday off school to 'recover' so to speakor make them go? ]]> Jarylee http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498390-School-question http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498378-When-do-you-say-something&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:07:53 GMT When you hear a child coughing and struggling to breathe? Live next door to another family and live very close and can hear everything. Their child is sick and coughing, barking cough, which the nurse in me screams whooping cough, or at least bad croup/respiratory infection. We are polite,... When you hear a child coughing and struggling to breathe? Live next door to another family and live very close and can hear everything. Their child is sick and coughing, barking cough, which the nurse in me screams whooping cough, or at least bad croup/respiratory infection. We are polite, neighbourey etc. said hello out the front yesterday, little one coughed and I said 'are you alright, that sounds like a horrible cough' and mums response was, 'yeh brings home everything from daycare, building up her immune' I agree to a certain point, but I'm starting to get concerned. What would you do? ]]> melissa20588 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498378-When-do-you-say-something http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498368-Toddler-amp-Vegetables-fight&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:04:02 GMT DS1 is 21mths and has always been a terrific eater with a fantastic appetite. The past 1-2mths though, he's become VERY fussy with his vegetables.

He won't eat any as stand alone except for corn on the cob. He flat out refuses - then throws - any others I offer.

Taste is not the issue, he will happily eat them grated/mixed in to meals or even as puréed/soup style. Won't touch them mashed or whole though. It's almost like he has reached the age where he knows he isn't *supposed* to eat them!

I'n sick of cooking/wasting them, but don't know if disguising them every meal is a good idea either. So...should I just keep blending them, knowing he will one day grow out of this phase? Or continue wasting my time preparing them only to see them on the floor? ]]> Pesca77 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498368-Toddler-amp-Vegetables-fight http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498365-Do-your-school-aged-(Prep-Grade-2)-kids-manage-big-birthday-parties&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:06:11 GMT My ds is in Prep (he's 6) and it seems that every weekend he is invited to a party and there are 25 - 30 kids also at the party (mostly from his class). Parties go for at least 2 hours and are usually at a playcentre or big centre of some kind so the kids are busy running around for a lot of the time.

I've had to take him home early from the last 2 parties as he's had huge meltdowns with tears and hysterics. And at other parties he's just hard work with tears and the grumps needing attention from me at least a few times during the party. I'm really dreading getting more party invitations.

So, do your kids struggle with big parties at play centres & similar places? It seems that the other kids cope fine (most of them) and I personally struggle with the fact that I'm the one with the child who can't cope with a 'simple' party.

He does fine at school and from what I can tell doesn't do this at school at all and at home he does do it when he's tired, but mostly he's ok. He is shy & a perfectionist. ]]> mim1 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498365-Do-your-school-aged-(Prep-Grade-2)-kids-manage-big-birthday-parties http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498362-Free-printable-birthday-invitations&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:28:13 GMT Hi :) My daughter is turning 7 next month and she really wants a Nemo party. I've googled free printable invites but so far no luck, just a heap of crappy sites.

Does anyone have some suggestions of some good sites to look at for free invites?

Thank you ]]> galoomp http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498362-Free-printable-birthday-invitations http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498355-Cost-of-a-McDonald-s-Happy-Meal&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:20:25 GMT Just wondering if anyone knows (off the top of your head), how much a Happy Meal is, please??? I'm trying to work out how much I need to budget for a party, and can't find prices on the McDonald's website.
Thanks ladies! ]]> siansmum http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498355-Cost-of-a-McDonald-s-Happy-Meal http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498345-Would-you-judge-parents-for-spending-*too-much*-on-their-child-s-birthday-party&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:36:12 GMT I am concerned I'm spending too much on DS's 3'rd birthday party. He won't be having a big party every year but this year it's going to be big - he is now that age where he loves parties. But as a SP, the cost of the party is bordering in about $700 and I tell myself that's ridiculous and the other parents will think I'm ridiculous! It's on stuff like a jumping castle, an entertainer/clown, and a few platters if food, and tables and chairs for the kids, plus party bags, balloons and cake stuff.

Im planning months ahead so am paying but by bit so it's not so bad but is it just too much??

I know the kids will love the JC and clown and while we will do much of the basic food and drinks ourselves I really do think I should order the platters on top for up to 25 kids and adults! ]]> eMBe http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498345-Would-you-judge-parents-for-spending-*too-much*-on-their-child-s-birthday-party http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498326-Tell-me-about-your-first-love&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:16:36 GMT Do you still think about them? How long since you were with them? I havent seen mine in 20 years but he still pops into my dreams every now and then. We were only together for 12 months in high school but it was very intense, he even proposed but then said he had feelings for my best friend and... Do you still think about them? How long since you were with them?

I havent seen mine in 20 years but he still pops into my dreams every now and then. We were only together for 12 months in high school but it was very intense, he even proposed but then said he had feelings for my best friend and i broke it off. I have never felt that amount heartache since.

I love my DH very much and wouldnt change anything for the world but my first love still stays with me. ]]> baby4us http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498326-Tell-me-about-your-first-love http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498306-Weeping-head-from-cradle-cap&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:41:22 GMT Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. My 4 month old has cradle cap that has been concerning him (very itchy). The dr was not concerned however he was very unsettled last night and the back of his head is now weeping. I can not get into the drs until Monday. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to help heal/ fix the weeping?
Thanks ]]> elle84 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498306-Weeping-head-from-cradle-cap http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498267-Baby-Dreams&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:08:31 GMT My 6week old DD has dreams all the time but occasionally she will have a very obviously sad or happy dream. Last week she had a very sad dream and after whimpering for awhile she dropped the bottom lip and let out a big, sad sob! Her little heart was going crazy and it took me lots of cuddles and... My 6week old DD has dreams all the time but occasionally she will have a very obviously sad or happy dream. Last week she had a very sad dream and after whimpering for awhile she dropped the bottom lip and let out a big, sad sob! Her little heart was going crazy and it took me lots of cuddles and talking quietly to her to calm her back down again.

A couple of days ago she had a very happy dream. She was smiling and gave the closest to a laugh I have heard from her.

It gets me thinking. How young to people see these reactions to dreams in other babies and what could she possibly be dreaming about with so little life experience?

I would love to hear everyone's stories and theories on this! ]]> Tildy http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498267-Baby-Dreams http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498264-When-did-your-baby-start-smiling&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:28:39 GMT As the title says... When did your baby start smiling??? :) As the title says... When did your baby start smiling??? :) ]]> cassieh http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498264-When-did-your-baby-start-smiling http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498251-Where-can-I-get-these-booster-seats&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:47:09 GMT Where can I get the booster seats which are just the base seats without the back and sides?

When I didn't need one I saw them everywhere but now that I need one I can't find them! I've been to Target, Kmart and BigW. Will I have to go to a specialty baby shop? ]]> BigweeBigwee http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498251-Where-can-I-get-these-booster-seats http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498236-Advice-safety-gates&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:08:43 GMT Can anyone recommend a good one that is easy to use one handed? I don't mind price as we only have to get one but with a toddler and newborn I need one that is really easy. I've used a few at friends places and some take two hands and instructions!! :) thanks in advance. ]]> lovepink http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498236-Advice-safety-gates http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498233-Do-you-dress-your-DD-like-a-mini-you&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:18:37 GMT Not like matching pant suits or anything, but do you buy your DD a similar style of clothes that you wear yourself. I just hung out two matching navy cardis one size 00 one size 10, lol. I definitely tend to dress DD in the colours and styles I wear myself. In fact she has lots of things I wish... Not like matching pant suits or anything, but do you buy your DD a similar style of clothes that you wear yourself. I just hung out two matching navy cardis one size 00 one size 10, lol. I definitely tend to dress DD in the colours and styles I wear myself. In fact she has lots of things I wish came in my size! ]]> FearlessLeader http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498233-Do-you-dress-your-DD-like-a-mini-you http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498230-hoping-i-dont-start-a-debate&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:54:58 GMT Question; If Miss 11 lives with her Mum and is allowed to wander the streets durign the day and go into town with just her mates for 4 or 5 hours do you think she should be made aware of how to keep herself safe?? Hubby has a great relationship with his daughter and gave her the keep safe speech... Question;

If Miss 11 lives with her Mum and is allowed to wander the streets durign the day and go into town with just her mates for 4 or 5 hours do you think she should be made aware of how to keep herself safe?? Hubby has a great relationship with his daughter and gave her the keep safe speech and talked to her about always having a friend with her if shes out and not wander off to the toilets alone etc etc and is now being told its inappropriate to scare her by talking sbout stranger danger things with her. To me it seem sreasonable. We cant stop the freedom she is allowed to have there so hubby just wanted to make sure she was aware of how to keep safe. Her mum is now stopping us from having her facebook password so we cant check up on her too. Shes already disappeared twice without telling anyone so us checking facebook is to help keep her safe and if we see something we'd talk to her mum about it. her mum agreed with the terms when she was allowed facebook but now has done an about face and says she doesnt have to give anyone the password especially not us. Hubby is really worried about all the lying etc miss 11 is doing and the stuff shes been writing in messages to her friends. Her friends are kids that do things like drink etc already. I know shes not supposed to have facebook at 11 but as we are in diff countries it was allowed solely to keep in touch and see our photos etc We see her every holidays and talk to her 2-4 times a week so its not like we arent part of her life.

Are we being unreasonable by hubby talking to her about safety and by expecting to have her password? Im really worried too as its only this week shes become so obsessed with having so much privacy. I know everynight this week shes been online on facebook at anytime between 10 and 11 and we think at 11 its too late and she has too much privacy and freedom :(
They have a lot going on at their house (6 kids) and her stepdad has cancer and I can totally understand wanting to keep her daughter happy but giving her this freedom isnt good is it?
Sorry for the novel. I am leaving it all up to hubby to deal with as its not my place and SD has said some very nasty things behind my back about me which to be honest shocked me as we've always gotten on well but i just wanted some different views from people not involved. ]]> Lettabean http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498230-hoping-i-dont-start-a-debate http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498223-HELP!!!!-Someone-please-tell-me-how-to-stop-the-coughing!!!!!!&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:09:55 GMT Firsty i just want to say im VERY tired. 3 nights of no sleep listening to my 4 yo coughing is really taking its toll. You know your tired when the coughing is bothering YOU!!! I feel terrible for her....it obviously not fun for her but its getting beyond a joke. Someone please help. How can i... Firsty i just want to say im VERY tired. 3 nights of no sleep listening to my 4 yo coughing is really taking its toll. You know your tired when the coughing is bothering YOU!!! I feel terrible for her....it obviously not fun for her but its getting beyond a joke.

Someone please help. How can i stop the coughing.

She has exercise/cold induced asthma. Shes on ventolin and its been great up until now. Now the ventolin doesnt work. Ive tried steamy shower, neurofen, ventolin, lemon/honey drink, i even went against all my beliefs and got some over the counter cough medicine(i know i know).
NOTHING is working.

Ive taken her to the doctors numerous times and they just say 'its asthma'.

HELP. PLEASE :confused: :hair: ]]> loislane2010 http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498223-HELP!!!!-Someone-please-tell-me-how-to-stop-the-coughing!!!!!! http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498221-Help-17mth-old-falls-out-of-cot&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:07:52 GMT yes, my 17mth old DD has fallen out of her cot... twice.... each time has been when its time to go to sleep or after a wakeup. She has been having a wakeful couple of days - up at 4.30 the last 2 days and protesting to going to bed :( Today I am that kind of tired where you have to laugh or... yes, my 17mth old DD has fallen out of her cot... twice.... each time has been when its time to go to sleep or after a wakeup. She has been having a wakeful couple of days - up at 4.30 the last 2 days and protesting to going to bed :(


Today I am that kind of tired where you have to laugh or you'll cry!!!!

Any ideas? Is it time to replace the cot with a bed? Growth/developmental spurt? ]]> Ellies Mum http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?498221-Help-17mth-old-falls-out-of-cot