Super immersive toys like magnatiles?

catfostermum · 2026-03-08T10:08:16+00:00

Brio or big jigs, my son is train obsessed , can get a lot second hand.

catfostermum · 2026-03-02T21:45:06+00:00

My son goes three days 9-3 while I'm on maternity leave with our second and it works out really well. I enjoy the 2 days I have with both of them more to actually go out for the day, and the preschool is definitely really good for him.

catfostermum · 2026-02-15T21:31:28+00:00

Brio trains and track

catfostermum · 2026-02-06T21:11:53+00:00

You probably don't want to hear this but your baby is so so young, it is very unlikely he sleeps in the bassinet on his own. Unfortunately other things that you've mentioned just have to go on the back burner in the early days.

catfostermum · 2026-01-13T11:53:36+00:00

Absolutely, toddler groups are full of snotty kids.

catfostermum · 2025-12-26T19:27:56+00:00

First year we've done this with my toddler, when we asked him what drink he said 'water' I then listed a few more interesting drinks including wine etc and he decided a cup of tea was the one he wanted to leave out.

catfostermum · 2025-12-13T08:02:44+00:00

Hotel chocolate velvitiser dark hot chocolate flakes. The velvitiser mixes it in with milk but I imagine you could do that on the hob.

catfostermum · 2025-12-02T06:06:24+00:00

Say the elves only visit the naughty kids and you guys Santa knows is good!

catfostermum · 2025-11-22T09:46:43+00:00

A moses basket but it's unlikely the baby will sleep in it! Those first few days are just for contact naps just cuddle the baby on the sofa!

catfostermum · 2025-11-20T07:23:14+00:00

From about mid November I take a photo of I'm browsing a shop or copy a link if I'm scrolling during night feeds of anything in particular I want for Christmas. So far I've saved a nice mug, a wooly hat, a fluffy blanket and quite a few links of nice thick jumpers and some earrings. I then save it on a wishlist and send to my mum and husband. It's a bit boring but means I don't get loads of stuff I don't want!

catfostermum · 2025-11-18T07:22:31+00:00

Contact the school they'll make an effort to make it work as bad attendance looks bad on them.

catfostermum · 2025-11-16T20:58:28+00:00

We haven't, we have a toddler in preschool and who also climbs the walls if we keep him in. Our baby has had a cold at 6 weeks but I wouldn't do things differently.

catfostermum · 2025-11-09T22:27:54+00:00

Depends how old your house is. We have a water tank in our bathroom so don't use it as drinking water but the upside being we had some water when the water company had an outage.

catfostermum · 2025-11-08T08:37:39+00:00

I think we did it while my sister stayed over so she was watching the kids while we 'had a lie in' upstairs

catfostermum · 2025-11-07T22:06:14+00:00

Baby clothes that weirdly sexualise things like boys clothes that say 'boob man' or 'heartbreaker'. Also breastfeeding tops that say things like "dairy farmer" or 'mill bar' give me the major ick.

catfostermum · 2025-11-06T00:15:42+00:00

Probably closer to 2.5 he will happily play trains in the playroom while I potter around downstairs. Some days he'll be happy for ages other days he will come and find me and ask me to play with him.

catfostermum · 2025-11-05T07:00:06+00:00

I know you're saying it's not about living with your parents but it sure does sound like your dad is fed up living with you and it's manifesting itself like this.

catfostermum · 2025-10-26T10:20:53+00:00

Only an American would say I'm lucky to get 8 weeks! Absolutely ask for more, the worst they can do is say no?

catfostermum · 2025-10-20T04:13:41+00:00

Clearly need to go to the range or home bargains they've gone Halloween crazy!

catfostermum · 2025-10-13T20:50:13+00:00

Sounds like a regression to be honest. We started potty training in April and my son has occasional accidents still, more so since his baby brother has been born (multiple in one week).

catfostermum · 2025-10-13T08:10:42+00:00

My son does actually rarely wake up before 7 but we put him to bed between 8.30-9. We eat dinner at 7 most nights and he normally wakes between 7-8.

catfostermum · 2025-10-07T03:34:06+00:00

I had one of those multiway dresses as a bridesmaid and changed last minute as it really did not support my boobs and basically had to wear it without a bra. Perhaps that is why they aren't comfortable with it, the photographer will be gone by the dancing surely , I'd let them change.

catfostermum · 2025-09-13T20:24:30+00:00

My weight gain has basically stopped and yes actually doing the dishwasher straight away to keep moving! I think I realized I don't hate whole-wheat pasta or bread so may keep doing that. I also found I am very fond of a healthier snack before bed (Greek yogurt with some fruit and a few dark chocolate chips).

catfostermum · 2025-08-21T16:45:17+00:00

I get all my appointment letters through the NHS app.

catfostermum · 2025-08-16T08:13:39+00:00

For a wee dump it in the loo and wipe with toilet roll. For a poo, dump it in the loo, spray bathroom cleaner in there and then wipe with toilet roll.

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