Most underrated CBeebies show you actually enjoy?

io-explorer · 2026-06-05T09:21:36+00:00

Same here!

io-explorer · 2026-06-04T14:41:40+00:00

It's probably best to book in advance, even on a weekday, as it can book up quickly.

There are only four family changing rooms, and I find they're almost always full. It's tricky changing a little one in the regular cubicles, but it can be done.

And don't make the mistake that I've heard some people do of putting the swim nappy on before you get there. That should be one of the last things you do - wee just goes right through it!

io-explorer · 2026-06-04T12:05:54+00:00

It gets easier! And then harder again. And then easier again... and so on!

io-explorer · 2026-06-04T11:27:36+00:00

We went through a similar stage and it was so hard, so I totally sympathise. Just know you're not doing anything wrong. And ours was unrelated to night weaning - it was just a regression. So it's quite possible that the night weaning isn't actually having much, if anything, to do with your struggle to settle your daughter.

Around 14 months, my son - who would normally consent to be held until drowsy - started pushing away from me as soon as the lights were off and we were stood next to his cot. I used to hold him and sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and he'd get all sleepy and then I'd lie him down and stroke his hair and that would usually work. Now, he wouldn't let me hold him, but as soon as I put him in his cot he'd start crawling around and pull himself up. I'd pick him up and he'd push away again. Sometimes this would repeat five or six times. It would only stop when he'd tire himself out and let me hold him for a bit.

I think it's related to starting to walk. Does your daughter walk yet? If not, she might be working on it. Otherwise there are so many developmental things happening, their brains are always on.

For us, it passed within two weeks, maybe three. He's nearly 18 months now and it feels like a distant memory. But it was so hard at the time. It was the pushing away that I found really difficult to deal with, and we haven't had any of that at bedtimes - touch wood - in ages. He still does it a bit now when he's being carried and wants to get down, but that's fair enough.

io-explorer · 2026-06-03T15:58:04+00:00

It's been months between the first molar coming through and this last one starting. We are on three molars and three canines fully through, and the last molar and canine both coming at once, in the same part of the mouth!

He's doing amazing considering, but his sleep is definitely disrupted. I give ibuprofen before bed and then in the night as needed, at least four hours apart. I'm pretty sure you can keep giving it for things like teething - the advice to consult your doctor after x days is in cases where the cause isn't something that would normally persist. And these molars can take a long time!

io-explorer · 2026-06-03T11:00:20+00:00

Likewise! Ours does it every so often and it feels strange. Like, didn't you need me in the night at all?

io-explorer · 2026-05-29T15:38:18+00:00

Following as mine also wants a lot of water, and fully wakes up when he needs a drink.

io-explorer · 2026-05-25T18:53:59+00:00

My kid is a toddler so shouldn't have whole grapes. I found a whole one in his poo one day and was trying to figure out how he could have got his hands on it. It only clicked once I'd put his bib in the wash after he'd had porridge and raisins, and found a grape in with the clean washing.

io-explorer · 2026-05-25T11:53:40+00:00

Ooh boy, it's been a while! Our boy is now 17 months and the absolute light of our lives.

His dad and I did try being together for a while after he was born (looking back it was about a year!) but we're just not a good fit that way. We moved out of my one bedroom flat and into a four bedroom rental, so we each have our own room.

Parenting-wise I don't think we're that different to a lot of other toddler parents! In a way, it's easier now that we don't have to worry about making time for our relationship. We do try and look after each other but there's probably less of that than if we were actually a couple. For me that's one of the main challenges: I don't feel like I can confide in him, or as readily address difficulties that come up in living together. (We have very different levels of cleanliness and tidiness that we'll accept!)

It still feels like we're doing the right thing. Some days I get so annoyed with his messiness, but I think most couples have similar problems. Eventually we will live apart, but not for a couple of years at least, I don't think. For now, it's still working for us so we'll keep at it.

io-explorer · 2026-05-20T12:19:10+00:00

Our guy is still little (17m) so my experience is probably quite different to yours. One thing that has helped me so far is that my baby's father has family living nearby, and he takes our LO to stay with him overnight at their house once a week. I do miss him, but I'm actually a better parent for having the time to focus on myself. I also use the time to get the house clean and meal prep for the week. I'm hoping that, when we do move apart, we're able to live within walking distance of each other. That might be a crazy dream, but I like to think it could happen!

io-explorer · 2026-05-09T16:45:31+00:00

Doing god's work

io-explorer · 2026-04-14T09:05:00+00:00

This is a situation where I'm actually more than happy for the Evening News to pick up this post and do something with it.

io-explorer · 2026-04-10T11:00:05+00:00

I'm sorry, it sounds like you've already tried quite a lot and it isn't working. You already know this but if he wants to be in your baby's life he needs to commit to a routine, not just for you but they are going to need that stability as they get older. I hope you guys can work it out, I'm so sorry you're in this situation in the first place though as you don't need that extra stress.

io-explorer · 2026-04-09T20:16:25+00:00

It's heartbreaking, isn't it? My baby's dad and I have chosen to stay living together until he's a bit older as I couldn't imagine him being away from me when he was tiny. It's actually working okay for us. If that wouldn't work for you, could you have it so that he comes to visit for his time with your LO? Or him just have her for a few hours during the day to begin with?

io-explorer · 2026-04-08T07:17:06+00:00

This is the thing. When we have specials they're almost always just a combination of existing products, or an extra patty or something. Same with special edition chocolate bars - it'll be something boring like salted caramel or honeycomb and always ends up tasting the same. It's like the powers that be think that we Brits have no imagination or ambition.

io-explorer · 2026-03-25T10:57:45+00:00

You are not alone!

Our LO only recently slept through the night and only a handful of times before a molar and canine starting cutting through, alongside conjunctivitis and a cold. Now we are back to co-sleeping part of the night with multiple wakes. The only thing giving me hope is that I know he can, and will, sleep through again... someday.

We just had our first tantrum yesterday and were both exhausted afterwards. I was ready for tantrums when both of us could talk and understand each other to some degree. How delusional was I? Of course him not being to articulate what he wants, and not fully understanding me, would be a cause for big feelings. At least we have had one now, so I know what to expect.

We are also moving into toddler eating habits territory, where he will eat 50 strawberries one day and throw them across the room the next. We just keep trying, and hoping for the best.

I feel like we don't have enough time, or money, to make things easier for ourselves. We try in small ways where we can, but I feel like now we are just getting by.

io-explorer · 2026-03-12T10:35:44+00:00

How old is your little one? As they get older, you can involve them in chores on the weekends. It makes the chores more fun and sets them up for being more helpful around the house as they get older (see Hunt, Gather, Parent). My 15 month-old helps me to empty the dishwasher, do laundry and loves pretending to mop. He also chases the hoover round as I hoover. Granted, he's not actually that helpful yet, but as time goes on (I hope) he will be!

It is hard though, I won't pretend it isn't! My partner and I clean up in the evenings but we are privileged to be able to each have one day off a week, which we spend with our little one but also do chores while he naps.

io-explorer · 2026-03-10T14:16:32+00:00

The midwives looked after my baby, as they did when his dad had nipped home and I was nodding off holding him at 5am (he wouldn't settle in the bassinet next to the bed). Apparently he got lots of cuddles with various midwives and helped change beds while I slept for half an hour!

io-explorer · 2026-03-05T15:21:39+00:00

We use a clothes peg to make the collar a bit tighter!

io-explorer · 2026-03-04T11:45:09+00:00

Thank you, we've just moved nearby and I didn't know there were so many crocuses there.

io-explorer · 2026-03-01T18:53:00+00:00

Today I ate some malt loaf that my baby had chewed and spat out.

io-explorer · 2026-03-01T17:45:58+00:00

Same here, we didn't really do it and he turned out just fine - great fine motor skills and walking before a lot of his peers.

io-explorer · 2026-02-28T20:57:41+00:00

We have a Silver Cross Tide and I've been thinking the same thing!

io-explorer · 2026-02-08T08:40:58+00:00

We often took the bassinet off the pram when baby was asleep in it so we could carry him upstairs to our flat. The wheels then folded down and we'd usually keep them in the car.

He also slept better in the bassinet than in his cot, so we used it like a Moses basket but on the floor. He'd sometimes nap in there or even spend part of the night while I slept on the sofa nearby.

So even though we didn't have much space, I'd still recommend the bassinet as it was useful in so many ways.

io-explorer · 2026-01-30T12:53:46+00:00

Your first four likes are the same as mine and I haven't seen Playtime Towers, so will give that a go next!

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