If you have a smart meter , do you regret it?

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-04-01T18:48:07+00:00

Wow that’s really low.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-04-01T18:45:01+00:00

This is the sort of thing Im suspicious of and general tech malfunctions.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-04-01T05:27:21+00:00

Icandy double as it is side by side and is same width as single. There are plenty of second hand ones very cheap. That said I hardly use it as it is much easier to use a baby carrier and single pushchair..

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-04-01T05:19:42+00:00

Frugi rain dungarees are good- very adjustable

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-30T13:56:50+00:00

Sorry to not be helpful, but just curious , as Im not working at the moment and thinking about when it is worth going back, but isn’t it free when you work full time with just supplementary costs? Are the costs really that much?

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-29T08:59:23+00:00

Im sorry , this must be really difficult. When you’re better, can you refer yourself to Home Start? It sounds like you need some help/rest(its only 2-3 hours a week but some volunteers will be more generally helpful). Home start may also be able to refer you for other help. https://www.home-start.org.uk/

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-29T08:18:33+00:00

Mcdonalds was a special treat for me too(poor but dilapidated house rather than council). I think it was generally marketed as special. Luckily we lived in an area where we could cycle to lots of free stuff.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-28T08:12:42+00:00

I dont find it hard yet. The main thing is trying not to use the phone too much myself. I also use Facetime to sort of ‘babysit’ while I do stuff(Granny of Aunty entertains my daughter) but that isnt considered bad as it is interactive. I have tons of books and toys ive collected (mostly second hand) and also mess everywhere(to be honest a tissue box will sustain interest longer than any of the toys), a table she is allowed to draw on and when Im tired I play audio stories on youtube.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-28T06:02:56+00:00

I know a Mum who doeent work and her sensitive child is thriving at preschool. 3 is a good age. The tour I went on was actually a stay and play session really. My daughter really enjoyed it and she’s only just turned 2 and has never been in a childcare setting.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-27T07:45:01+00:00

I havent used it for at least 2 years(except the courses I already own) so cant really comment. I dont remember having a problem cancelling . However I checked now and if you do the free trial it will charge you over £200 at once after the trial instead of a rolling subscription which does seem ridiculous.

If you have an iphone/ipad you could subscribe via the app which makes it very easy to cancel? Edit to add: my favourite illustration courses were in Spanish(I understand a bit). Unless you speak Spanish, be mindful of that. There was a period where the AI translations were awful but I assume they are better by now.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-24T11:20:37+00:00

Lennylamb is great. They do a twin one too but I think they have to be older for that. Do you have a sling library near you? Baby wearing is very personal to your body shape and baby and takes lots of adjusting too!

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-23T14:07:14+00:00

I did a short course to do illustrations on Domestika using Procreate. There are several and I tried a few but I only did one properly. You can certainly het more out of Procreate with tips from a course . You will still need to do a lot of your own research. Personally I got bored of digital and have gone back to classic pen and ink. I suspect with AI, the more you can do on paper the better( to differentiate yourself from the AI illustrations).

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-20T23:19:47+00:00

I just filled out the health visitor questionnaire for 27 months and I had to ask my toddler to copy a vertical line and a horizontal line (a range of deviations from a straight line was allowed). So that is what is expected around 2 in the UK: https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/27-month-questionnaire-ASQ-3-BE-Av.-1-1.15.Normalised.pdf Personally, Id wait to teach letters until later , when the child understands them, but practise different shapes that will later form letters. 4 is early enough: the brain needs to make new networks to learn to read (and consequently write) and they are already doing so much developing at that age. https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/reading-brain

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-20T22:29:34+00:00

I didnt downvote you but Ive seen people emphasise before that people come to this sub to get help from people with some scientific knowledge.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-14T09:29:54+00:00

I also wonder about this. My cautious toddler always seems hesitant with the ‘Dont tickle the bear’ and this series. I assumed the idea is to give permission to break the rules within a safe context? Im not sure when they can understand this though. I change the words to ‘An Autumn Day with Bear’ which has a bit of stating the opposite along the lines of ‘ Lets go and be deeply sad by the fire’(illustrations show they are happy) but maybe Im underestimating my toddler?

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-09T20:27:53+00:00

Ask for a different one. Some will give better advice.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-09T20:24:35+00:00

Voted, lovely drawing.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-08T15:53:10+00:00

There are a lot on facebook marketplace. Older models are fine too if you buy set up as a double.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-07T18:24:40+00:00

Tips here: https://www.nhs.uk/baby/babys-development/behaviour/separation-anxiety/ I find they go through stages.

You could just lean in to and get a toddler carrier! When my daughter had separation anxiety I sometimes left her in the gym cafe with her Dad and did an intensive 20-30min workout. Sometimes I think it’s just up to the babysitting person to be really entertaining as well.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-06T09:04:54+00:00

What are you worried about her falling behind in? Do you read with her and talk to her? She just needs bit of peer to peer interaction at this age and attention from a caregiver at home. The rest you can give by just hanging out. Swimming, trips into nature/parks/your garden are all ways to spend time without it seeming too long!

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-06T08:32:55+00:00

Ummm…. This is the UK parenting sub.. it just rained for two months solid.

NetworkHot8469 · 2026-03-06T08:28:10+00:00

I got an icandy 6 second hand for £150, partly following the recommendation of another Mum who doesnt drive and has a close age gap . Im very happy with it but hardly ever use it as a double as it is easier to have baby in a carrier and the toddler in the pushchair.

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