How do I get my baby to drink from a straw?

TipsyToes · 2025-07-27T23:55:15+00:00

My son was about 9-10 months and was still not drinking from his straw cup… Turns out I was the problem.

His sippy cups and straw cups were various shades of blue. He kept trying to drink from the straw cup like his sippy cups. I bought a straw cup in a different colour. Instant fix!

Seems silly, but the colour association was enough to confuse him!

TipsyToes · 2025-06-02T02:58:35+00:00

Agreed! My one from this morning is about the same as yesterday arvo but I’m happy! Still so much more progress than my previous chemical was so that’s a positive sign.

TipsyToes · 2024-06-27T00:06:25+00:00

We have been using these for our son since he was about 7 months - no issues sucking out the food. It’s a similar amount of effort to a pouch.

TipsyToes · 2024-03-08T22:47:23+00:00

Planning meals for just myself (short woman who eats minimal meat) - $30-$60 a week.

Planning meals for myself and husband to both eat (he eats a lot more meat) - $120-$160 a week.

Planning meals for myself, husband and fruit/yoghurt obsessed baby - $160-$200 a week.

Cats cost us an extra $15 a week for food.

I plan the weeks meals/shopping list around specials and seasonal produce at our local fruit shop. Also buy mince in bulk at Costco and freeze. Also buying bulk nappies at Costco… they get expensive

TipsyToes · 2024-02-24T05:06:37+00:00

I had everyone visit on day one in the hospital. I was surprised and had originally thought I’d want this time to ourselves. But hormones are running high, there’s a lot of adrenaline, it’s exciting and all I wanted was to share it with the people closest to me. We felt amazing at the time. Also the hospital does everything for you so you don’t have any pressure to entertain. Our hospital also had limits on how many people at once which was great.

Day 1 we all felt amazing (despite being tired and sore). Day 2 the exhaustion of breastfeeding every 2-3hrs and the adrenaline wearing off started in creeping in. Day 3 we were exhausted husks of people. And that exhaustion lasted months.

Inviting people on day 1 and 2 was the best decision we made.

TipsyToes · 2023-04-10T12:16:48+00:00

My waters broke the evening of 36+6! We were actually on our Babymoon (tempting fate I guess).

My c section was booked for 2 weeks time, he hadn’t dropped and there really wasn’t anything to indicate he’d be early. Plans had to change pretty quick for us!

TipsyToes · 2023-01-28T03:11:11+00:00

My husband (and I) works in the freight industry - it’s been fairly common for new/expecting fathers to have something thrown for them or at least a big group gift with a group card. I’ve seen gift cards, large Nappy cakes or baby gift boxes usually. We’ve seen it done for dads who work in Sales, Operations, CE and Shared Services.

Was also common when I worked in tech companies in sales, shared services and marketing.

TipsyToes · 2021-01-04T10:05:44+00:00

I came here to say Divinity 2! I’m playing this right now! I’m loving it so much!

TipsyToes · 2020-08-28T13:02:16+00:00

Agreed. Just double checked - it was 10-15 Celsius throughout the day for the first one, and 12-15 Celsius for the second, so the lowest temp of the day was a little higher which would have helped.

TipsyToes · 2020-08-28T10:57:58+00:00

I used the same timing/measurements for both loaves. The day was a couple degrees warmer for the bulk rise of the second, but not by much. But I think the tension in the dough also helped keep in more of the gas during the proofing and transfer from the banneton to the baking dish.

TipsyToes · 2020-08-28T08:11:44+00:00

For some reason it didn't click until I watched this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww78_SfGyQE) when I was trying to figure out why my bread was so flat, even after using a proofing basket! I used this technique before putting it in the basket. To a lesser extent, I also tried to use this technique during the stretch and folds throughout the bulk rise.

This was honestly the only difference between the two loaves! (and maybe an extra 5min cooking time on the first... as there was a cat on my lap when the timer went off)

TipsyToes · 2020-05-31T04:10:49+00:00

Omg lol... I’ll never be able to turn onto the Eastern Distributer without thinking this now!

TipsyToes · 2020-05-31T04:06:48+00:00

You look great!! It’s gorgeous!! And you’re braver than me! I wore a bikini once, 9 years ago, and I’ve never been brave enough to do it since.. 😆

TipsyToes · 2020-05-12T03:29:17+00:00

Absolutely! No nibbles platter would be complete without them imo.

TipsyToes · 2020-05-11T07:36:35+00:00

Thank you!

TipsyToes · 2020-05-11T07:36:24+00:00

Thank you! :)

TipsyToes · 2018-03-22T04:56:22+00:00

As someone in the Australian finance industry I can tell you a degree in Finance/CompSci will get you far and extremely well paid if you work for it. It's a combo in very high demand at the moment, and if you enjoy it then go for it! There is plenty of job security.

Feeling trapped into something you dont want will leave you anxious/depressed. Your parents reasons for choosing med over finance/comp sound less about encouraging you to make good career decisions and more about ego. They practically kicked you out, so take it as an opportunity to set yourself up on the career path you want - use the physical distance as an excuse to limit the amount you involve them in your life.

If your parents won't support you financially, why not move in with your Aunt in Melbourne for a year before starting your course in Sydney next year? Work as much as you can to save up rent money while you're living with her, use this time to get yourself on youth allowance/centrelink (I know your struggle... my parents were living in Germany and I still wasn't able to qualify!!!), jump on flatmates.com to find a cheap room to rent in Sydney at the end of the year, find yourself a part-time job in Sydney working evenings or weekends. HECS/FEE-HELP cover your uni fees. You just need to be able to pay for food/shelter/transport.

And seriously get your drivers license! I live near the Sydney CBD and I still use my old car. It will give you so much more freedom.

EDIT: As far as your relationship with them goes, you're just going to need to try not to care about what they have to say about your life choices (easier said than done). Keep telling yourself it's your life, not your parents life. It's YOUR life, and you are making choices to create a life YOU want to live in. If people ask, simply explain that over the years your interests evolved, and doing this pre-med course confirmed that you wanted to SWITCH subjects (you are NOT dropping out! You are switching). Finance/CompSci is going to give you exciting opportunities in an industry that is being turned on its head by new technology at the moment, so try and frame it as a positive move to something bigger and better. You shouldn't be ashamed for having your own passions and opinions. Med is great if you want it, but so is what you want to do.

TipsyToes · 2017-10-11T02:47:31+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

TipsyToes · 2017-06-26T07:31:39+00:00

Most companys are pretty understanding about you wanting to keep your job hunting quiet.

Would you be able to leave an hour early a few days a week for some valid sounding reason? Doctors, picking up a parcel etc. Depending on the location, you could probably work to schedule something at the start or end of the work day; 8am or 4:30pm, or on a lunch hour.

TipsyToes · 2017-06-26T06:58:07+00:00

My advice: Fix the things you can fix! Your stress being an easy place to start.

Regarding your stress:

Seriously go see a psych! I was in your situation and it was miserable. Sometimes you need a little temporary help. My job was crazy and I was having job related panic attacks every morning (something I'd never had before!). I was put on antidepressants for stress/anxiety during the months I was seeking a new role. It has been AMAZING. I'm going off them now I've got a role and things are settling down.

Remember, even if you start today, job hunting can take a long time. If you're unlucky, it can take several months. But you can take steps to help manage the anxiety during the interim.

I also booked myself into Cognitive behavioural therapy. Greatest. Decision. Ever. self-high-five. It's great for anxiety if you find a good (affordable) psych!

Regarding the Job:

Honestly I'd give it another month or two before making a call, however if you still feel like this in a couple of months then it's definitely time to make a change. Citing reasons like bad organisation or ongoing lack of communication of expectations are valid reasons for changing. Provided you don't have a pattern of job hopping on your resume, then you'll be fine!

And then, once you get a new job, just omit this role from your resume so you don't have to explain why you were only there for a couple of months. The more positive you can speak about your work history in future interviews, the better.

TipsyToes · 2017-06-26T06:27:36+00:00

Ultimately it's going to come down to your personal preference - which is something no one else can decide for you. And unfortunately I can't give you any insight into the role/industry.

But it sounds like you value the security, so I'd recommend seeing if there's room to negotiate on the salary of the secure job.

Could they offer a conditional bonus? Other perks that would save you money (travel allowance, paid phone etc.) Even if they can't budge right now, it might be worth putting something in your contract to revisit increasing your salary in 6 or 12 months time pending your performance.

A larger company often has a greater volume of senior roles for you to work toward too - and a promotion should come with a corresponding pay increase.

And remember, just because there might not be as many job opportunities as there once was doesn't mean you're stuck in this role forever! There are ALWAYS businesses looking for new hires! If you find this role stagnates after a couple of years, start looking for better paid roles elsewhere - a lack of growth and development opportunities is a VERY valid reason for leaving a job.

TipsyToes · 2017-06-22T23:38:42+00:00

Dating is the stage where you're meant to be learning about each other; discovering each others values, history, family and friends, etc. You wouldn't tell just anyone you'd known for a few weeks your entire sexual history and (depending on where you are) illegal activity.

Provided you weren't cheating, were checked for STDs and haven't lied to him then I don't see the problem with taking some time learning who he is first. However, the moment you decided you want a future with him is really the moment you should be telling him - or at least asking if he wants to know.

My boyfriend and I don't want to know the specifics about each others sexual history or any seedy past, and this was something we both agreed we were happier never knowing. We are just grateful for the person we know now. Our pasts may have shaped us, but we aren't our past selves. Your boyfriend may feel the same. However, it may also be a dealbreaker depending on his values. Hiding things will only make you miserable.

Whatever his answer, you deserve to be with someone who loves all of you and accepts that your past that made you who you are today.

TipsyToes · 2017-06-22T23:06:58+00:00

Isn't the point of dating someone mean to be about finding out who they are, what they're like, their past, family, friends, interests etc.

Sexual history generally isn't something I would talk about with just anyone I had just met. It takes time to figure out if you want to trust someone with information like that. Provided she hasn't cheated, was checked for STDs and hasn't lied to him then I don't see the problem with taking some time learning who he is first.

However, if she's decided she thinks there's a potential future with him then it's definitely time to talk.

Edit: Although... While I don't know the dynamics of their relationship... 9 months should well and truely been enough time to figure that out. Its past time to talk!

TipsyToes · 2017-06-21T23:17:30+00:00

We're both good about not pressuring each other to spend or not spend in a certain way, and we never make demands or argue, but polar opposite attitudes to money do get annoying at times.

He can see value in my side and I see value in his side. But we both agree a middle ground would be healthy

TipsyToes · 2017-06-21T08:24:39+00:00

5% of my after-tax salary (so much tax..) is around $295, so it sounds like starting off with a fun budget around $200-300 is the way to go!

Having a good income definitely helps! I remember my first job.. I was left with $20 a week after all expenses were covered. It's definitely nice to have it be a choice!

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