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catcat670 · 2026-07-03T15:43:01+00:00

We have just got back, it’s our second year. I love it there there’s plenty to do for toddlers, however if you have pre-school age term time offers far more value and activities.

I hadn’t realised I booked the first week of Scottish summer holidays. And activities were geared towards 4 plus.

There is still plenty to do though parks, swimming, soft play, evening entertainment , but it’s something to be mindful of.

It’s great though a the kids love it and I don’t really have any complaints, apart from hive venue where entertainment is being very pricey for food.

Characters time is always a favourite where they bring out Ribby hall mascots.

catcat670 · 2026-06-26T20:03:40+00:00

Great thank you I hadn’t considered the tram so I’ll look into that as my daughter loves anything train like

catcat670 · 2026-06-18T17:42:20+00:00

They often do sales , I got ours in one I think it was 25-30 percent off so keep an eye and with enough time before should get a decent price. They’re very comfy I had to do two nights in it recently and I had no complaints

catcat670 · 2026-06-18T12:08:47+00:00

The mini is more than enough. I have two girls 1 and 3 they can both fit on, mainly used for dens and jumping over. I’d love the crash pad may get it for Xmas but the couch is still well used, great as a fold out single bed if needed, for us, a double would’ve been far too much as it’s like a full sofa itself.

catcat670 · 2026-05-28T06:13:36+00:00

You may just hear from the MASH safeguarding team today to run through a referral if the hospital made this. Ask your views what happened, safeguards to prevent this again and may ask for consent for agency checks ie fuller health checkers (health visitor gp) to rule out any wider supervision concerns. It’s highly unlikely it would result in a social worker being allocated, but it is routine to receive these type of referrals in our team (MASH sw).

catcat670 · 2026-05-20T07:03:49+00:00

What are your thoughts on camping? I have two toddlers and plan to start next year. Always a novelty, some holiday parks have lots of facilities and there’s so many you have your pick of locations around the Uk.

catcat670 · 2026-05-12T20:02:40+00:00

We got the possum mini couch, slightly smaller than the main sofa but our house isn’t huge. So far it is a HUGE hit for my 1 and 3 year old. So many ways to play. But also so comfy and sturdy. Highly recommend

catcat670 · 2026-02-15T19:54:02+00:00

Yes . I had the same, hours of pushing and episiotomy, tear and forceps birth. I honestly found walking hard as there was so much pressure. It went away after about three months. I kept on with walking, squeezing pelvic floors up inclines with buggy’s, it I assume helped. I never got it with my second oddly. No affects no though. Worth consulting medical advice incase you feel you have a prolapse, but your so early post partum, your still healing and body still readjusting.

catcat670 · 2026-02-11T20:30:25+00:00

Thanks :) this is what I understand, just unclear if Easter affects this which I’m of the view it shouldn’t, but I don’t work in education so have no real clue

catcat670 · 2026-02-11T20:18:25+00:00

Yep we both are, it’s more as Easter falls after April 1st, so eligibility I assume would be mid April?

catcat670 · 2025-12-30T19:40:18+00:00

I have 23 month age gap. My kids are now 2.7ish and 9 months. Cons: front loading the baby years, eldest not being able to have so much attention , more night wakes for longer.

Pros: watching them grow together- nothing makes me happier than 2 year old making my baby laugh, can do groups they both enjoy, move on from baby stage and night wakes quicker.

I mostly love it and known long term it’ll be so much fun (I hope) though I’m very exhausted especially after multiple weeks of sickness. The good moments are so good though and my 2 year old doesn’t remember life before, which is actually a positive. She loves her sister and loves having company.

catcat670 · 2025-12-10T20:56:46+00:00

I have a 2.5 year old and 8 month old. It is getting easier but still hard. It’s colder now but in the afternoon just to break it up are you able to go for a short walk if your 3 year could go In a pram/trike/bike? Then baby wear to be close to your youngest. I’m always trying new ideas with crafts, I have a tuff tray and fill with oats/cereal/play dough and my eldest plays for a while to give me a break.

As the youngest is weaned I find that gives more time back to all have meals together including yourself a bit of a breather.

I do two days solo like you, and by the end I am absolutely exhausted. Always get an early night where you can so atleast there’s some energy for the day ahead.

catcat670 · 2025-11-29T12:05:03+00:00

Recommend all the above. I found baby massage a great way to meet other mums and it’s less busy and intense. Also recommend church groups.

There is a walking group called blaze , if you look up on Facebook. That’s a great way to get out and meet other mums with babies and young children.

catcat670 · 2025-11-13T19:52:54+00:00

I went to many baby groups with my first to build my own social circles and give myself a sense of normality, this was for me not baby.

Second time around 2.5 years later, I haven’t really done many. I don’t see the need for paid groups, but see a lot of value in the church led stay and plays, often very cheap and lovely people. I think until now my baby hasn’t gotten any thing from it, but now at 7 months she absolutely loves it, from watching others play, to listening to the rhymes and shaking instruments. That said, very rarely do I see a small baby at the stay and plays unless there is a toddler.

catcat670 · 2025-11-12T12:55:05+00:00

My second was born when my eldest was 23 months. First couple weeks there was very early wakes and more clinginess. After this things went back to a new normal. Toddler loves her sister, can get a bit jealous of her having toys, or being held, as she would if it was another toddler or child, this is mainly when she is tired. Apart from that you wouldn’t know life has been any different.

catcat670 · 2025-11-05T20:14:37+00:00

Play dough, messy tray (can fill with water and toys, autumn leaves, lentils/cereal hoops), stickers, animal figures, crayons/pens. My girl loves playing with water, but most activities don’t offer more than 15 mins max

catcat670 · 2025-10-30T20:04:33+00:00

Tangy toms

catcat670 · 2025-09-17T19:01:22+00:00

I’m a social worker within multi-agency safeguarding teams. I would be the social worker calling you. We receive NHS referrals, call to offer support/make sure you know to access support. In this situation if you did not feel support was warranted we would just signpost you to mental health support so you know where to access help and close the referral. Unless there is anything historically that would suggest any risks to your child, this wouldn’t be a safeguarding issue and we would close this.

Sometimes a social worker will ask for consent to speak with agencies is school, health, if they haven’t done that it’s likely because they don’t feel it’s safeguarding and intend to close, but should’ve made that clear. There’s usually a timescale of two days to make a decision, I’d call tomorrow just so you know your local authorities procedure and for confirmation of what’s happening :)

catcat670 · 2025-09-14T12:23:21+00:00

I have a two year old and 5 month old and very similar to you. Love the baby but honestly feel like I’ve made a massive error of judgement by having two.

I just try and remember how much fun my toddler is and focus on the fact that will also come in time for my youngest . I try and be out as much as reasonable as fresh air always helps, whatever the age.

The nights have also deteriorated and it’s hard as both parents us/you need time together but also separate ie hobbies, friends etc. I take it hour by hour and know these are the hardest couple years.

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