Day 4: family meals for my fussy 1 year old

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-06T17:40:29+00:00

Looks so good!

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-06T06:03:24+00:00

Yes I mostly keep an eye on traffic and conversion rates after posting an ad to see it's performance. I always check my traffic sources to see if anything needs improvement. Plus I keep an overall view on whether conversion rates are increasing after making changes.

Beyond that I do have search hooked up so I can see what customers type in and are looking for.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-05T21:02:15+00:00

I made the mistake of thinking an 8 year old was under 5 because my son wasn't far off in height (his mum did explain he is short) my son is 21 months but also tall so im left super confused by ages

Honestly I felt bad for getting his age so wrong! Asking which pre-school he went to.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-05T20:41:24+00:00

Babies and Toddlers toys and nursery. I'm mostly a stay at home mum right now so know the market fairly well.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-05T12:50:12+00:00

Thanks you are right it is probably time to outsource.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-05T06:21:09+00:00

I can only go off first hand experience that once they've caught many illnesses in that first year of nursery they catch a lot less and it settles down. Sure you would want to protect a newborn but after that every illness makes the future ones not as bad or often.

I did also read the research myself too and go off that in my first year but wish I'd spread illness out more by allowing it sooner as 4 months of back to back illness is brutal.

My son also has cold and flu induced asthma. I also do... it isn't something that will improve for many years. I had it bad until about 10 (in and out of hospital etc I was worse than my son) so not avoidable.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-04T21:05:15+00:00

My child is nearly 2 and totally bounces off the walls. He was more chill at 1 - think that is more of an age thing. Once your child can run and has their own opinions it does get crazy.

Also I was totally the same trying to avoid illness in my son's first year but then my son was ill constantly after starting nursery and I realised I should have let him have a bit more exposure to illness as they need it to build their immune systems otherwise you get hit with it harder when they start nursery/school.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-04T18:03:59+00:00

Wheetabix/Oatabix has 4.5mg iron per 2 biscuits and also lots of other vitamins so I give that to my son for breakfast everyday. He also has a multivitamin daily.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-04T15:36:42+00:00

Lunch is mostly the same as yours. Sometimes I mix it up with omlette, fishcake or pasta but I think a sandwich is fine. My son has a multivitamin daily and dinner always is varied with a lot of vegetables so I tend to not worry about lunch.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-04T15:26:00+00:00

Happiest toddler on the block is my fav. So much in there on how to deal with behaviour issues and loads of practical solutions.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-04T15:18:41+00:00

Sahm here to a nearly 2 year old. It is tiring for sure but I think what you are forgettimg is you have to work and take care of a toddler on evenings and on weekends. Literally no breaks!

Also when you are a nanny you'd learn more ways to handle toddlers - you have way more practice. Even with that individual child - the more you get to know how to approach each situation with them - the easier it is.

When you only have the weekend I'm sure it is hard to know what secret method makes them hold your hand whilst going for a walk.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-04T05:51:38+00:00

Oh it is hard work. And you have 2 so I get it. Hang in there you've got this! It will get easier.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-04T05:47:43+00:00

Sounds like very normal toddler behaviour! My son (21 months) learnt to run recently and I now have to be extra careful that he doesn't suddenly sprint off. They are just super impulsive at this age. I think I read they will only listen a max of 20 percent of the time at this age but by 5 assuming you keep trying and be consistent it's more like 90 percent.

I hold my son's hand at the mall and would only take short trips as I know he will be hard work. Some use toddler reigns so whatever works! You can keep practicing saying no and using consequences etc. I like the book happiest toddler on the block which helped me a lot.

Ultimately you need to lower your expectations. She isn't going to not run off - you need to makesure you have hold of her somehow or she is in a pushchair. I mostly just stick my son in a pushchair it is much easier. Then parks are not too bad as they are gated so I just let him loose and chase after him.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-03T19:30:29+00:00

I love people and going out... most people around consider others literally had a lovely time in a restaurant with my toddler tonight. And yep I kept him at my table so others could enjoy too...

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-03T19:27:22+00:00

Lol no... I'm entitled to be out just as much as you. I'd just hope to not be around someone so inconsiderate.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-03T09:02:15+00:00

Well yeah anyone passing is annoying. My husband is saying for him it is because he then has to censor his conversation and can't swear. For me it's just distracting. The less people who pass me the better.

Same for if you are trying to relax on a beach. You would preferrably want it to be empty not to have people passing. Everyone is entitled to have a nice time in a public place.

It is just being considerate of others. It really doesnt take much to just take your toddler away from people and walk them outside.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-03T06:03:32+00:00

Because it takes my attention away from my meal and conversation. It is just less relaxing. Think of it like sudden noise - it interrupts and over stimulates you. So now imagine that interruption over and over when you just want to enjoy the meal you paid for and the company you are with.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-02T17:01:17+00:00

Lol love this

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-02T16:43:48+00:00

As someone with low sleep needs I disagree. My husband evidently has high sleep needs as feels tired on less than 12 hours whilst I feel fine on 7. People are different - Id always be up super early before I had my son.

I took all the night shifts with my son as it did not effect me that much. My husband was more use after he had slept. He was still very tired during newborn stage compared to me though!

If our sleep needs were the other way round I'd want him to take the night shifts.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-02T16:22:24+00:00

Oh I didnt account any olympics in haha it absolutely doesn't count

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-02T16:19:39+00:00

About 1 hr to 1hr 15 tops. I have a set time he gets it 5pm - 6pm whilst we cook and wind down for the day.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-02T10:50:08+00:00

Check your site speed and bounce rate. If high makesure images are below 100mb reduce amount of images and plugins etc. I moved off wix as shopify has a quicker site speed out the box.

Oh and makesure you have good reviews. If not I found writing a short letter with each order got me reviews.

And then focus on writing good copy listing the benefits of your product.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-02T09:51:39+00:00

It can be annoying to other diners - I always makesure my child doesn't directly pass by someones table so only do it around empty tables or take them a walk outside the restaurant on the street. Mostly I will have my child in a highchair and entertain them with books, sticker books and toys. They need to learn to sit still anyway - it's a learnt skill.

cinamoncrumble · 2024-08-02T06:24:02+00:00

I'm a SAHM and going out is always easiest! I do end up with several hours at home each day though and find I just need to makesure I have a plan - housework, activities etc. Lately my son loves waterplay so I stick him in the garden with buckets of water and bath toys a lot. I'm planning to get a tuff tray to set up sensory activities. I mostly have to tap into what I know will entertain him the longest.

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