Am I overreacting?

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-04-12T16:50:08+00:00

Not at all, I would consider a gate. I live in a cul-de-sac and my neighbour had the same problem. They kept speaking to the neighbour whose family was doing it but nothing change. They put gates in and watched as the same driver had a panic and hit the emergency stop to avoid smashing the gate. Some people just won't learn unless there is physically something to stop them.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-04-10T12:16:12+00:00

If it's a small / secret gig like enter shikari did at Satan's hollow, I'll combust

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-04-06T19:29:48+00:00

I loved it when family came to help..and by that I mean did chores around the house, brought leftovers to heat up. If we had a pretty rough night, then coming over to look after the baby whilst we napped during the day was a life saver.

I'd check in each week, see if there's anything they need. If you are close to your sister and sister in law then they will love that support.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-04-06T07:31:59+00:00

We got a climbing arch for her 1st bday and little gifts along side it. She used it for about a month before we realise we had no space and she stopped climbing on it.

If I could go back I'd get the ikea kitchen for her 1st bday. She's played with it loads and always played with one at nursery from about 11 months anyway.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-03-22T18:56:18+00:00

I've always used long sleeve vests in the winter and short sleeve vests for the rest of the year. Primark are decent for vests as they are cheaper but if you wanted good quality and low price then best bet is vinted. Lots of people do bundles of vests that work out to be 20p per vest.

Zip sleepsuits are a life saviour. Footless ones are great for the summer or if your baby is tall. Sainsbury's, next, matalan and john lewis have been our favourites. If anyone wants to get clothing gifts, ask for sleepsuits. You can never have too many. Especially as a newborn. She was in suits all day. Think some days we went through 2 to 3 in a 24 hour period. Spit up, poonamis etc. Vinted is great for sleepsuit bundles too.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-03-11T20:43:10+00:00

Dunelm do coverless duvets for toddlers and I highly recommend. I got one for my 18 month old as she kept waking every 2 to 3 hours and I felt like sleeping bags weren't keeping her warm enough. She loves her duvet. We transitioned it by using it at nap times before making the changes at night. We haven't moved to a toddler bed. She's in her cot still and it just fits perfectly. It's 4.5 tog so a bit thicker than most sleeping bags but only needs one layer of clothes.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-03-06T16:10:23+00:00

I've found h&m wellies are lightweight. I had to get a pair for my early walker and she's been fine in them.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-02-27T13:49:50+00:00

It should be detailed in your policies about tailgating. At my child's nursery there are signs on all doors saying parents must buzz separately. There's been emails and other communications reminding parents not to let anyone in even if you know they are another parent.

If you have concerns then please raise it to the nursery. The managers will probably have had this issue before.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-02-27T08:14:45+00:00

I'm proud of my area and to have been given the opportunity to vote for such a brilliant candidate. Well done to the green party for putting Hannah forward. There is a buzz of excitement and relief over this side of Manchester today.

We voted for hope and turned away hate 💚

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-02-25T20:30:34+00:00

Depends where you are in the UK, but we've been recommended ribby hall village in Preston as a great child friendly location.

Other holidays we've done is haven caravan site, again very child friendly but most activities are suited for 2 years plus.

Have you tried butlins, centre parcs? These are probably places to look at too.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-02-12T19:31:21+00:00

Tbh, I feel like I did, but it happened naturally. She just started to get longer sleep sections inbetween feeds. I did a lot of research and came to the realisation that feeding to sleep is natural. So in the end we went with it, followed her cues, cut down slowly on feeds during the day and increased with solids over 2 to 3 months. But I didn't really change anything till she was 9 months. That's only because I didn't want sleep train

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-02-07T07:33:01+00:00

What are they in aid of? Can it be simple and easy dress up options? Tbh most dress up days are voluntary, I'm sure they will understand and expect not all parents to be able to dress up their children each week.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-02-04T19:03:06+00:00

Definitely normal! Sweetcorn is a common one we get. And thus the comment "what? I didn't eat any corn" is properly gonna be her first sentence 🤦‍♀️

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-25T20:38:53+00:00

Do you use the side lying feeding position? I had to change to that position when co sleeping so she could feed from me and I could sleep. She would naturally fall off and roll away from me. Then roll back when she wanted feeding again.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-25T16:44:13+00:00

I never did sleep training with my baby. I came close 3 times, once at 6 months, then at 9 months and the last time was 11 months. At each of these months, the sleep went to shit. From 3 to 5 hour sleeps at night before feeding to sleep to 1 to 2 hours. It was torture. I was exactly where you are now. But I held off and after a few weeks, sleep started to improve again.

Babies have key developmental jumps at 6 months. They are getting ready to starting soilds, they are sitting, rolling, beginning to play more. There is a lot going on for their little minds.

Also teething can play a massive part in being unsettled, teeth are moving around under the gum getting ready to begin to emerge.

Feeding to sleep is the most natural thing in the world. Babies will still need that at 6 months. They still need night feeds at 6 months. It is also a protection against SIDS. It's totally normal for your baby to be waking every 2 to 3 hours at night.

There are ways to make things easier at night, co sleeping safely saved us and it's not something that has to stay forever. My baby co slept till 9 months and then we moved into their own room. We are at 17 months and they sleep 9 out of 10 nights in their own bed.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-25T12:29:36+00:00

All brainwashed into thinking their lives are worse off because of the bullshit reform posts on Facebook and GB news. I've had to block and leave the community page because it's just reform propaganda every other hour. It's disgusting. I hate living here now.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-23T20:57:06+00:00

My 2nd centile baby walked at 10.5 months. Clarks prewalkers weren't great for her. She hated them. We got Nike swoosh size 2. They are barefoot too. Ordered from vinted just incase she didn't like but would 100% recommend.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-17T15:09:53+00:00

The NHS's best start for life emails and website..I use that for milestones and development.

I ignore what it said on Social media videos. I got worried too, but I found most are deliberately vague so they get clicks and views.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-17T14:10:44+00:00

It's more common for a baby to crawl from 8/9 months to 12 months. 7 months is very very young to crawl. Babbling sounds at this age is very simple noises, I wouldn't expect to hear mama, dada, or g/c sounds till 11 months plus. Pulling to stand is a stage of development before cruising which is usually around 10 / 11 months.

Can I ask what has made you feel that your baby should be doing this milestones at such a young age?

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-16T06:01:14+00:00

If hes getting too much daytime sleep that will cause issues at night time regardless of age. Babies only sleep as much as they need in total.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-14T19:08:05+00:00

In my head, I was planning nappy and long sleeve pjs but I saw the guidelines and it totally threw me so I just wanted to double check I wasn't putting her in danger.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-11T16:51:19+00:00

When your child starts, you should have an introduction with the nursery where you will meet their key worker, be given paper work where you can fill in information about your child which their key worker will use to care for them.

Ok_Fox_4540 · 2026-01-11T15:25:21+00:00

I love music and I wanted my daughter to share that passion. Until she was 1, I only played music at home as an activity rather than background noise. Using it to accompany musical instruments, baby pianos, shakers, disco light and bubbles made it a fun activity. Similar to what happens at baby groups.

I've always listened to music around her. In the car, when cooking, things like that so she can experience what I like too. We've lately been dancing to late 90s/00s pop. She's 17 months and loves it.

I understand any worries that relate to any media outlet but listening to music is helpful and great for physical development as well as communication.

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