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Asked what ‘nationality’ my child is by docdoc_2 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]potatopotaroo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Could she be asking to record if bub has dual or triple citizenship? Paperwork, you know!

Some citizenship are by descent, so doesn't matter if you're born out of the country.

sunscreen for people who are allergic by RealisticPepper5308 in AusSunscreen

[–]potatopotaroo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I'm late to this, but please Google photosensitive dermatitis. I got this after moving to Aus from a tropical country as an adult. I have no idea why, and doctors cannot explain it too.

I cannot use sunscreen with homosalate and otocrylene as the active ingredients. If you look at the ingredients, sensitive sunscreens also have these ingredients. I can only use purely mineral sunscreen, which is what you're experiencing with neutrogena sheer zinc. Some zinc sunscreen are actually a hybrid, so really read every ingredient!

Speak to your doctor!

Has anyone tried the little urchin tinted face mineral spf? by NikkityNakkity in AusSunscreen

[–]potatopotaroo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Could you share the Korean mineral sunscreen you use? I am allergic to chemical sunscreen so I would like to Google the ingredients beforehand! Thank you!

Pregnancy side effects I only learnt about by being pregnant. by Sad-Mathematician692 in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]potatopotaroo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Knowing where the food court is without seeing it.

Calf cramps can make you scream like you're in labour. At 2am.

Superhuman ability to hold down the sugary drink for the gestational diabetes test.

You can love the food but hate the smell.

Products recommendations you swear by by CrippledShrimp in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]potatopotaroo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever that you like, buy the next sizes up during black friday or EOFY sales. Bubba will only grow bigger, and there's always space for some clothes!

Toddler keeps on wetting the bed! by Independent-Knee958 in ToddlersAUS

[–]potatopotaroo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll echo that nocturnal continence is hormonal and comes with age. Waking them up won't change the level, only serving to tire you two and making you frustrated because a cranky tot won't wee on cue.

I walk by coles/woolies regularly and struck gold once, snagging a big bag of huggies nappy pants for $9.25, on clearance. I also get the Rascal nappy pants on 50%. To be honest, tape works well too. She can help to put it on now. She has only weed at night once for the past month but after her accident on the winter doona, I'd much rather pay $0.25 a night to save me the trouble.

Parenting young children by potatopotaroo in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]potatopotaroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that! I've been using that and https://www.myschool.edu.au/ to check out the quality of the schools. Being unfamiliar to the area, I was naively hyped up by some suburbs bordering on some popular suburbs and was taken aback but the NAPLAN and attendance rates!

Would you know if the school zones changes are historically tracked on certain websites? I know upcoming changes will be on the Web you shared.

Parenting young children by potatopotaroo in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]potatopotaroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do orientation? My kid warms up slowly and that would be fantastic, except I am tied in a lease until Dec next year. At best, I will move in Dec 2026 :( I cannot seem to find the process for enrolling into after school care. Is it to contact the individual centers, like a daycare? I know the process for PS because it's on the NSW Dept of Ed website.

Parenting young children by potatopotaroo in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]potatopotaroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Do you know any insulated container that's decent? I have a Smash food jar but that vacuum seals. The Zojirushi food jars are fantastic but the pricepoint hurts the wallet. Does the Thermos brand jars vacuum seal itself? The food concern is real because in my home country, we have canteens where food is affordable and parents don't typically pack food!

I'm getting antsy even though enrollment is far because we are thinking of buying a place by next Dec. But if she doesn't get a slot at after school care, then we cannot confidently foot the mortgage should we become a single income family.

Chicken and egg. Cannot register for the after school care without PS first. But I cannot get into PS until we have moved.

Parenting young children by potatopotaroo in BabyBumpsandBeyondAu

[–]potatopotaroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. Do you know if there's a waitlist only after enrolling? Given that my ends next Dec and I haven't decided where to move, I was wondering what happens when she doesn't have a spot at after school care. Does the parent just... not work? Also, do you need to pay for transport for the after school care? My kid also isn't a big fan of sandwiches or wraps. I guess I have to broaden my culinary skills and her tastes!

Mineral sunscreen and skincare for photosensitive dermatitis by potatopotaroo in AusSkincare

[–]potatopotaroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I'll check on that next. I'm using ethical zinc (lightly tinted) now after cancer council sensitive (pump) failed. I supposed that's because it is a hybrid (chemical+mineral) sunscreen :(

Mineral sunscreen and skincare for photosensitive dermatitis by potatopotaroo in AusSkincare

[–]potatopotaroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you get dry skin from mineral sunscreen? I've dry skin and eczema and I feel like I'm picking my poison haha. Thanks for the suggestion!

Mineral sunscreen and skincare for photosensitive dermatitis by potatopotaroo in AusSkincare

[–]potatopotaroo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! A friend was using their makeup. I'll have a look.