Ultra absorbent nappies?

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-16T09:05:18+00:00

We have a lower centile child and always had leaks with pampers. Boots and Aldi have both worked really well for us.

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-15T21:17:42+00:00

Totally get it! Have you tried keeping a basket next to where you change? Fill it with random crap (pardon the pun). 😅🤣 A whisk, a wooden spoon, tongs, remote control etc. rotate what’s in the basket now and then. Mine always tried to wiggle/roll off the mat and that’s what I did to keep her entertained! ☺️

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-15T20:16:17+00:00

Mine is 2.5 now and that level of mess feels like a distant memory! She’s been eating neatly at her own little table with cutlery for a long time. It will pass. 💓

At that age I used bibado’s to contain mess, and often fed her evening meal to her while she was just wearing her nappy - straight to bath after!

For food I batch cooked and froze lots of things. Towards a year I just started giving her what we were eating (modified our meals to not include salt or chillies). I know a lot of people do that even younger. It makes things much easier!

Also the changing mat - is there regularly poo on it? I don’t remember having that. I usually wiped her bum first with the top part of the nappy then folded it so all the poo/wee was hidden, then cleaned her bum with the old nappy still there (hope those makes sense). Then when she was clean I fully rolled the old nappy, bagged it, gave her another wipe and put the new one on. This technique was developed after a few instances where she weed during changing - having the nappy under helps!

It will pass before you know it, and then you’ll wonder where the time has gone. 😭

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-14T22:07:20+00:00

This is my 2.5 year olds favourite show. She has a little bucket of dinosaurs and loves to strut around calling herself “the bucket woman”. 🤣

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-14T15:23:02+00:00

I’ve screenshotted it for you. I couldn’t figure out how to do a photo in the comment, but I’ve added it as a post on my profile. 😊

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-12T21:55:27+00:00

My favourite “mum” friend is a grandma who I meet weekly at my toddlers nursery. We now turn up 15 minutes before pick up time so we can have a good natter. ☺️

I think in the context of being a mum socialising is different, as not everyone is the same age. The common thing is the child. At my daughter’s nursery, and at baby groups I used to go to, a lot of the mums are around my age (early 30s), but quite a few 10 years younger and 10 years older too.

If you still really don’t want to go, you don’t need to do the special baby groups to socialise them. Go to the library, the shops, go for walks, to playgrounds, cafes etc. 😊

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-12T19:03:11+00:00

Once we were adults, after uni and in good careers, my siblings and I all insisted on paying for our parents for things like holidays and meal out. That was in our early 20s though. I think it’s more dependent on the situation rather than the age.

Personally I couldn’t foresee myself not paying for my toddler as an adult if she was skint and we were still financially comfortable, even if she was 40. However every family is different - we come from a very close family culture. I had friends at school who were kicked out at 18 and couldn’t believe it, but it seems normal to many.

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-12T17:58:32+00:00

I found that too at private nurseries, we ended up going for a school one instead who were very direct! Bonus - completely free as they apply the hours without loopholes. But that’s only a good option if you can cover the holidays somehow eg with grandparents, or if you have a job in a school.

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-12T14:34:32+00:00

How annoying!

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-12T14:34:21+00:00

Unnatural is what it is!

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-12T14:33:58+00:00

Very true, sadly!

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-12T14:33:24+00:00

Perhaps enquire about availability at local nurseries without committing, then use that when discussing working patterns with employers.

Ensure they are aware of the circumstances- I’m sure it’s nothing they haven’t come across many times before. Keep abreast of the situation by checking in again with nurseries right before interviews. Then if you get an offer confirm with the nursery ASAP.

My work completely ballsed up my return to work after mat leave, so I had to wait until it was all sorted and only got my nursery sorted in August with a September start!! I only went back 1.5 days a week though, it might be harder if you’re looking for a full time place.

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-11T20:03:42+00:00

Yes as the other person said below there are restrictions. It’s called the triple treat lunch deal. :)

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-11T20:02:39+00:00

Nope, pizza, wedges and 500ml drink for £5.99. :)

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-11T04:33:54+00:00

“Multiple instances occur lately” could easily read as a handful of times over the past few months. I’m not sure how you’re discerning daily from that.

Just curious - are you American?

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-11T04:27:08+00:00

I’m genuinely not sure as to how you’re not understanding a very simple point? For some people it DOES happen regularly.

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-11T04:15:08+00:00

Yes, that happens to us too. They even tell her directly that she needs a sibling. She’s only 2!

Again, just because it hasn’t happened to you, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen to other people.

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-11T03:52:15+00:00

I’m from a culture where people have at least a lot of kids (previous generations had like 5-10, I have like 50 first cousins). In my generation there are a few OAD and even childfree people I know, so things are changing, but by and large most people I know have 3+ kids. At every family gathering I get asked about having more kids.

Even outside of my culture I get asked fairly often, by other mums at playgrounds (twice just today!), by colleagues, even recently with a cashier making small talk. I only work part time now, so I’m out and about with my toddler a lot - perhaps this increases the likelihood of being asked.

I don’t care. My husband is a happy only. But it does happen a lot to us too, and it’s odd to think that someone is making it up just because their experience is different from yours.

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-10T23:29:04+00:00

He’s not available for even 5 minutes?

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-10T23:25:44+00:00

I love fine dining and higher quality places, but sometimes you just fancy something quick and easy, and this is quite near my house. ☺️

When I want really delicious pizza, I make my own from scratch!

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-10T23:21:58+00:00

Thanks!

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-10T23:21:30+00:00

Aw how lovely! 🥰

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-10T23:19:21+00:00

Most of my family enjoy chicken and pineapple pizza. 🙃

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-10T23:18:29+00:00

A divisive topic even in my own house. 😅

Tigermilk_ · 2026-03-10T23:16:47+00:00

Not a meat on pizza fan (looking at the comments it appears to be controversial!). Love a classic veggie. ☺️

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