http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community General questions and advice on just being a Mum and bringing up a family, from infants to little adults. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:11:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16224-cash-point.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:34:19 GMT Interested to know your thoughts Do you let your LO key in the numbers at the cashpoint when you are getting cash?? I let my 3 and half year old... Interested to know your thoughts

Do you let your LO key in the numbers at the cashpoint when you are getting cash??

I let my 3 and half year old key in the numbers if he is with me and no one else about or behind in a queue. (And no he won't have unsupervised access to my card).

thanks in advance ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families weaning http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16224-cash-point.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16213-teenage-babysitters.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:26:42 GMT We rely on our parents for babysitting duties whilst myself and hubby are at work. Also, with Ruby starting school they will be helping out with some... We rely on our parents for babysitting duties whilst myself and hubby are at work. Also, with Ruby starting school they will be helping out with some pickups.

When it comes to nights out we feel really cheeky asking parents as they help so much in the week but we've had quite a few "couply" events lately such as weddings etc.

My ex next door neighbour has just mentioned that her 16 yr old daughter is trying to raise money for 2 trips for her A'levels and would be interested in babysitting. She is a responsible teen and I would feel comfortable leaving the girls with her.

My question is, do you use teenage babysitters and how much do you pay them? Do u pay them by the hour or for the full evening. Also, do you pay their taxi fayre on top?

Cheers

T x ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families jewel http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16213-teenage-babysitters.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16205-coats-nursery-question.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:15:05 GMT Do you buy your lo a coat for nursery then a separate one for other times? I am trying to decide what to do as we got Oliver a coat but it was quite... Do you buy your lo a coat for nursery then a separate one for other times? I am trying to decide what to do as we got Oliver a coat but it was quite expensive so i am in 2 minds whether to get him a cheaper one from the high street for nursery. Thanks for any advice. x ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families iwantone http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16205-coats-nursery-question.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16204-different-tastes.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:16:19 GMT to those with 2 or more kids; do you cater for their different likes and dislikes with regards to food? I mean if one kid likes a meal but the other... to those with 2 or more kids; do you cater for their different likes and dislikes with regards to food? I mean if one kid likes a meal but the other doesnt do you make different things for them?

my 2 are starting to have quite different likes and dislikes to meals, so when I make something and one of them usually doesn't like it my OH gets annoyed and says things like "they should take what they're given!!" and this winds me up cause I know now that Dylan just doesn't like certain meals, and we automatically avoid the things that Imogen doesn't like cause she just cant handle something she has an aversion to, but this means that its Dylan that has to "like it or lump it" as my OH puts it.

Would you make different things for them? Its not mega often this happens though so I don't see a problem, but OH says I'm spoiling Dylan! ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families LittleMissMe http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16204-different-tastes.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16197-hello-ladies.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:45:22 GMT Hope everyone is well. Going to have a catch up and see what i've missed. We had a fab time back home but as usual it goes by too quickly. Baby is moving lots and we watch my belly of a night instead of the TV! Loving it. We had a bit of a nightmare journey back as Oliver started throwing up at the airport all of a sudden & we almost missed our flight! It was a 24 hr bug but thankfully he is over it now. x ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families iwantone http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16197-hello-ladies.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16190-school-admission.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:15:55 GMT So Liv will be starting in September 2011 as she just misses the cut off for this years entry, but i haven't got a clue where to start with admissions! Will paperwork get sent to me, or do i need to contact the school first? I want to be quick off the mark as i want to try and get our first choice, as im sure it will be most people's! I've had a look on the government website but i couldn't find much about anything :rolleyes: any help or advice would be gratefully received! Thanks x ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families daisy duke http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16190-school-admission.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16189-what-bouncing-beanies.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:39:07 GMT Someone has asked me to do a Bouncing Beanies birthday cake but have no idea what they are! Evan doesn watch cbeebies anymore. Any help will be... Someone has asked me to do a Bouncing Beanies birthday cake but have no idea what they are! Evan doesn watch cbeebies anymore. Any help will be greatly recieved :D ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families EvansMum http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16189-what-bouncing-beanies.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16184-looking-advice-pls.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:16:06 GMT hi, i am looking for some advice please. Robyn had her booster jags exactly 2 weeks ago for mmr, dtp and hib. I cant remember what the nurse said... hi, i am looking for some advice please. Robyn had her booster jags exactly 2 weeks ago for mmr, dtp and hib. I cant remember what the nurse said about the side effects. Today Robyn has had a runny nose, cough, sore throat, temperature, sore arms and legs and general listlessness. Could this be a side effect of the jabs or maybe a bug? advice most welcome, thanks xx :confused: ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families rockingrobyn http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16184-looking-advice-pls.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16179-potty-training-going-out.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:37:41 GMT Ok so Mia has been using the potty since Thurs (YAY) and has had no accidents (YAY) but we haven't been out at all, we've stayed in while she's been learning and i've only had her dressed in a top to make things easy for her.

BUT today we have to go out, i need to get some food shopping and go to the bank so how on earth am i going to do this?? do i take the potty with us?? ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families Bubba82 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16179-potty-training-going-out.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16176-do-you-always-go-out-your-los.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:45:40 GMT We've been in all day today so far, just pottering. Finlay's been playing quite nicely whilst I got on with a bit of packing. Anyway, he's now getting bored but I'm still not feeling 100% at all and now having done bits this morning I have completely run out of energy. I know we should probably at least go for a walk to get out in the fresh air and I'm hoping soon I'll have the energy to do that cos I'm feeling really guilty that we're not doing anything.

Just got me thinking, do you try to go out and do something with your LO's every day or do you have days where you're home all day? We've rarely ever stayed in all day, so think that's why I'm feeling a bit guilty, especially as I can see how bored Finlay is, being ill and having children to entertain is so hard :( ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families Claire76 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16176-do-you-always-go-out-your-los.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16175-problems-logging.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:52:52 GMT Anyone else having problems logging in and going on certain parts of the site? This is about my 20th attempt at logging in and I still can't access the Stuff to Make you Happy bit :(

Are there problems? ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families Izzywizzysmummy http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16175-problems-logging.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16174-anyone-northern-ireland.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:30:52 GMT Hi all

I'm Jennifer, a 25n year old mum of a 4 year old daughter.

I'm also a PhD student at Queens University in Belfast. I'm interested in the experiences of mums aged 20-25 from Northern Ireland.

So if you, or anyone you know fit this description and would be interested in sharing their story with me, please get in touch for a confidential, informal chat.

Thanks for reading, looking forward to hearing from you
Jennifer ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families jennifermcilwaine http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16174-anyone-northern-ireland.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16172-ebay-help-please.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:51:05 GMT Hello, The time has now come for me to start selling off my baby stuff on Ebay. I have sold several items and all of the buyers have paid except... Hello,

The time has now come for me to start selling off my baby stuff on Ebay. I have sold several items and all of the buyers have paid except one. I have invoiced this person (after 24 hours) and then sent a polite email/message via Ebay after I still heard nothing.

Is it normal for people not to pay straight away? How long do you normally leave it before taking further steps e.g. offering it to the next highest bidder or re-listing it?

Also, one person bought an item on a buy it now and paid but we've heard nothing since re: collection. again we have sent messages but heard nothing (I'm hoping that they are just on holiday!).

Any help on this would be massively appreciated.

Thank you

Kathryn
xx ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families Kathryn34 http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16172-ebay-help-please.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16171-lunch-bag-help.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:05:24 GMT Has anyone seen a Thomas the tank engine one anywhere? Ive been looking all over but cant seem to find one. They are all Rory or Toy Story 3! Evan is... Has anyone seen a Thomas the tank engine one anywhere? Ive been looking all over but cant seem to find one. They are all Rory or Toy Story 3! Evan is very adament that he needs a Thomas the Tank Engine lunch bag for 'big boy school' in september. Your help will be very gratefully recieved xxx ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families EvansMum http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16171-lunch-bag-help.html http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16165-water-bottle-nursery.html Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:06:53 GMT hi can anyone please recommend a water bottle for dd to take to nursery. one that is BPA free and a simple mouthpeice so easy to clean. any help... hi can anyone please recommend a water bottle for dd to take to nursery. one that is BPA free and a simple mouthpeice so easy to clean.

any help much appreciated.

thanks ]]> Babies, Toddlers and Families angelbabies http://www.annabelkarmel.com/community/babies-toddlers-families/16165-water-bottle-nursery.html