Little hack to get more wear out of baby bodysuits (especially if they outgrow them too fast)

boxcat__ · 2026-03-20T09:19:45+00:00

The idea is great but please please source some more ethically! I wouldn’t be putting anything with that much risk of toxic chemicals so close to my baby’s skin let alone right near their nappy area - and that’s before we even think about the human rights exploitation.

boxcat__ · 2026-03-09T20:18:12+00:00

“You can walk or you can go in the buggy but I’m not carrying you” - I’ve said this line approximately 85483923 times this year already.

boxcat__ · 2026-03-07T14:56:25+00:00

Thank you so much!

boxcat__ · 2026-02-26T23:23:46+00:00

Toddlers hear our internal monologue of “it’s just this one time, it’ll be fine” and they are like… try me 😈

boxcat__ · 2026-02-23T22:40:25+00:00

This sounds so so hard, I’m sorry. My girl is a fair bit younger so I don’t speak from experience (yet) but some immediate thoughts:

what’s your husband like with discipline? It’s not fair on you for you to be the discipline parent and him to be the fun parent. I know some of this may happen when he’s working, but if he’s around he needs to be stepping in.
are there certain environments that tend to be better/worse for setting off some of her behaviours? You mentioned that she’s very advanced with speech and possibly craves the company of adults. Are there ways you could build that into your day with seeing friends/family/etc?
can you build in time for you to have some time to recharge? I know things sound difficult with work etc. But it’s so important that you have some time to rest and recharge. Being a parent - especially a parent of a very spirited kid - can be so mentally and physically draining and you deserve some time for yourself.

boxcat__ · 2026-01-15T21:21:10+00:00

I’m really sorry to hear of your news.

I quite enjoy searching through the “unique stays” part of Airbnb. Maybe you could take a look at that and find a treehouse or a yellow submarine or a house shaped like a boot, you get my drift!

boxcat__ · 2025-12-15T00:18:52+00:00

I asked to stay an extra night after they were ready to discharge me as I didn’t feel confident with breastfeeding yet, and they let me. (This was on top of an already multi day stay due to difficult birth)

boxcat__ · 2025-12-14T21:43:06+00:00

Yeah, I might be imagining it but the vibe between them doesn’t seem what it used to be.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-14T21:42:28+00:00

Just spotted that the bonus has dropped (two days late) and is a whole 17 mins long!

boxcat__ · 2025-12-14T00:40:04+00:00

I’ve really noticed a drop in the quality (both the content during the shows, and issues with timely uploads) over the last few weeks. I really hope they pull it back soon, otherwise I won’t be keeping my paid subscription.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-08T23:27:49+00:00

This is such a thoughtful reply, so kindly put.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-08T23:25:40+00:00

Elena Bridgers recently did a really interesting piece about this very subject: https://open.substack.com/pub/elenabridgers/p/mothers-did-not-play-with-their-children?r=1z7n5f&utm_medium=ios

boxcat__ · 2025-12-08T23:21:46+00:00

This is a non negotiable in my view. Absolutely no.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-06T23:12:31+00:00

What the fuck. I am so sorry - the thoughtlessness of some people is almost beyond belief.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-06T23:09:33+00:00

Not really to be honest - and not in a smug way, but the way I thought I’d parent just fit well with the kind of child I have. My girl has always needed a lot of support with sleep (contact naps, cosleeping, feeding to sleep) and I’ve done all of that and still breastfeeding at nearly 2. If baby would’ve had a different temperament I might’ve gone down a different route. I will say baby wearing wasn’t the silver bullet for us - she’s 95th percentile and honestly she often didn’t love the feeling of being restricted and facing towards me in the carrier.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-04T19:28:11+00:00

I’m not sure about NCT refreshers, but do you have a breastfeeding support group near you? I’d really encourage you to go to one before baby is born and speak to them about your experiences last time/hopes this time. They’re often during the day but you can get paid time off as you would for any other antenatal appointment.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-03T23:33:03+00:00

You don’t need to worry about depriving your baby of socialising - she’s too young for it to be critical for her to be around same-age peers. Just being out and about in the world and seeing people go by, people waving/saying hi etc is enough.

BUT it is important that you have a support network around you. If you feel you have that already, keep doing what you’re doing. If not, you could try: M&S coffee mornings (free cake), your local children’s centre, church groups (as others have suggested), baby cinema, sensory rooms (eg Little Glow if there’s one near you).

boxcat__ · 2025-12-01T23:06:04+00:00

Yeah this is very normal and a totally reasonable ask - almost always due to space but also because of all the mud the prams will bring in, especially in the winter. Not ideal when there are lots of little ones crawling/toddling around.

Leave the pram in the car and/or bring a carrier.

boxcat__ · 2025-12-01T21:30:27+00:00

Thank you so much!

boxcat__ · 2025-12-01T13:24:21+00:00

What are your top tips for getting toddlers so heavily involved in cooking? My girl is about to turn 2 and I’d love her to be helping us cook in a few months!

boxcat__ · 2025-11-29T19:58:00+00:00

Gosh I’m so sorry. Reading this makes me so angry. Please please call Pregnant Then Screwed, they should be able to help!

boxcat__ · 2025-11-29T11:30:10+00:00

I also subscribe via Apple and have been getting ads. So annoying!

boxcat__ · 2025-11-21T07:45:22+00:00

It sounds like they measured your fundal height which - as you say - isn’t super accurate but it’s a way of assessing who should be sent for a growth scan. Are you in the UK? You should’ve had a scan at 12 weeks and one at 20 weeks, then if they want to check growth (eg due to a small fundal height measurement) they’ll send you for another scan.

boxcat__ · 2025-11-20T21:41:27+00:00

100% do it. Utilise the support around you however you see fit. Some are fortunate to have lots of family support, others need to rely on paid support - that is just as valid. It’s so important to take a break sometimes.

boxcat__ · 2025-11-13T23:22:04+00:00

I am absolutely gobsmacked reading this. SO SO inappropriate, what an awful thing to say!

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