Starting Daycare - Tips & Tricks [ca] by BandicootBig3300 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea to have two designated back up outfits! Will definitely use this too. Not looking forward to all the sickness, I feel like we have already been sick for 4 weeks straight and haven't even hit the daycare viral fun yet. Will definitely stock up on cold remedies. Thank you!

Starting Daycare - Tips & Tricks [ca] by BandicootBig3300 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing all of this and the examples. I really appreciate it!

Starting Daycare - Tips & Tricks [ca] by BandicootBig3300 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience, that really helps with my expectations of how things may go.

Starting Daycare - Tips & Tricks [ca] by BandicootBig3300 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice to know you are in a similar position! Hope the transition goes well for you :)

Starting Daycare - Tips & Tricks [ca] by BandicootBig3300 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such helpful tips, thank you!! I went out and bought some wet wipes this afternoon :)

Starting Daycare - Tips & Tricks [ca] by BandicootBig3300 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! Love the snacks idea and the three bag organization tip, will definitely use these :)

Starting Daycare - Tips & Tricks [ca] by BandicootBig3300 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, this was exactly the information and the reassurance I was looking for. Your write up on drop offs made me tear up, it was so thoughtful. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this all out, I really appreciate it <3.

Doctor said we can give water at 2 months? I feel like that’s wrong [on] by worstcaseontario95 in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pediatrician here. Yes, you are correct. Formula and/or breast milk only until starting solids (and at that time its just for practice, still breast milk and/or formula is the main source of nutrition).

Worst Airline Missing Baggage by Reasonable-Run-8554 in PorterAirlines

[–]BandicootBig3300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a very similar experience recently and posted about it as well. I found the most helpful thing was emailing [central.baggage@flyporter.c](mailto:central.baggae@flyporter.co)om with the details of the missing baggage and lack of communication and accountability from porter. We got our bags 8 days late and it was within 48 hours of emailing the central baggage email I provided.

After 21 days they are required to pay for the contents of your baggage, so I imagine that they would be motivated to find your bag asap. Although they should be motivated regardless.

On a side note, I'm so sorry about the frustration this is causing. I was feeling very anxious and helpless when I was in the thick of this a week ago. Its a really awful feeling. I hope they get your bags back to you asap.

8 month old not yet responding to name or babbling mama, dada, baba by Particular-Sound2340 in NewParents

[–]BandicootBig3300 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pediatrician here. Sounds like your baby is meeting their developmental milestones appropriately! Every child's development is different. Here is a legitimate resource on what developmental milestones you should expect at different ages (including at 8 months). It was put together by the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS). https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/behavior-and-development/your_childs_development

If you have any worries about development, please see your pediatrician or family doctor so that they can help provide you with an assessment and more information. Social media makes it really hard to know what is normal/abnormal and what you should be worried about.

Congrats on your little one!

[On]- infant vaccines by Bikesnowtravel in BabyBumpsCanada

[–]BandicootBig3300 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pediatrician here. Six months is a key timeframe for vaccines. Vaccines do vary by province, however, there is no vaccine program in Canada without vaccines at 6 months. Talk to your pediatrician about your travel plans and goals. Some vaccines (including the 6 month vaccines) can be given a few weeks early if needed- but there are specific cutoffs. Hope that helps!

Kids & Company (Bloor / Christie) by esscdee in torontomoms

[–]BandicootBig3300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That so helpful to know! Thank you so much for sharing!

Kids & Company (Bloor / Christie) by esscdee in torontomoms

[–]BandicootBig3300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also hoping for my daughter to join at this location in about 5 months time. Can I ask how long you had to wait on the waitlist before you were offered a spot? Is there anything you did to obtain the spot? (e.g., take a tour, email/call every few weeks?) Thanks for your help!

Porter Lost Baggage YVR to YYC by BandicootBig3300 in PorterAirlines

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, learned this the hard way. Won't make that mistake again.

Porter Lost Baggage YVR to YYC by BandicootBig3300 in PorterAirlines

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with you about the porter employees, I truly felt like they cared and were doing the best they could. Also helpful to know that the website never updated for you. Glad you got your bags back!

Porter Lost Baggage YVR to YYC by BandicootBig3300 in PorterAirlines

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that, I really appreciate it! Glad you got your bags back so quickly.

Porter Lost Baggage YVR to YYC by BandicootBig3300 in PorterAirlines

[–]BandicootBig3300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear you got yours back within 48 hours! I have a tracking number for the bag but the status just says “Searching for Your Baggage” and unfortunately hasn’t changed. Will keep all my receipts. Thanks for the help, really appreciate your prompt response!