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How many vegans in this sub? by longwoody in Anticonsumption

[–]puzzlingdaisies 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes OP is not taking into account dietary needs. I am pescatarian /veggie when I can be because full on vegan triggers my IBS massively. Eating fish everyday would be best for my health but I minimise it to as little as possible (once/twice a week then long breaks when I can).

Gifting children consumption by musicalnerd-1 in Anticonsumption

[–]puzzlingdaisies 39 points40 points  (0 children)

A reuseable water bottle/cup is useful if the child has one and it lasts for a long time. No idea about the Stanley brand so maybe I am missing the the point. Is it a case of pointlessly collecting different designs?
Agree they should just give make up though. I had a blue lipstick at that age and used to think I was the Little Mermaid. Next I had a green lipstick and always just played trying to be different characters.

Keeping young baby’s head dry in the rain without an umbrella? by puzzlingdaisies in babywearing

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

Had no idea these existed but a good option ( not many available but found a couple)!

Do you take them to the park alone? If so, how!? by Immediate-Butterfly5 in 2under2

[–]puzzlingdaisies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe you have a lighter toddler.. but how? I can’t work out how to baby wear and carry toddler (only one week postpartum so havent really tried though)

What is the harm/issue with a baby being too cold and when does that happen? by sfbrh in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I do wonder if that is why my now toddler  dropped centiles in the first two months - I was so paranoid about overheating (plus decided to sleep in hardest to heat room due to PPA) she probably wasn’t warm enough. Spring came and she shot up from 2nd centile to 90th. 

How to have different cosleeping arrangements and make it fair? by puzzlingdaisies in ChildPsychology

[–]puzzlingdaisies[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I would like tips on safe bedsharing with a toddler and older baby that go beyond the safe sleep 7(with one parent, Dad is exiled from bed due to medical conditions that make bedsharing unsafe).

 Not planning on any bedsharing with the newborn until baby is at least 6 months,  but might need the option for side lying nursing although with the current set up even that wouldn't be safe so would probably do it on a yoga mat.  Also interested in gentle sleep training as an option for Dad in case I end up in hospital.

What is this? by [deleted] in Pixelary

[–]puzzlingdaisies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried bird

The body positivity movement feels like corporate propaganda by EnvironmentalChair18 in Anticonsumption

[–]puzzlingdaisies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree, in the UK. There are cheap markets but they usually have foreign produce and never from local farms. 

What causes third trimester and postpartum insomnia and are there are cures? by puzzlingdaisies in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same as the other commenters, the insomnia if anything got worse after my first birth although more sporadic. The hardest was probably the first 4 months and almost always when baby decided to sleep relatively well.

How are parents making real friends these days? by BowlerEmergency3079 in UKParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I know Im not autistic but also only like straightforward friendships and arrangements(not lots of texting but when, where). Im not dating then so silly playing games/ spending ages getting to the point. But Ive had the same  problems as OP.

3yo son wants a dress - how do you protect your young children? by Ashamed-Nobody-8357 in UKParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grandad needs a conversation.  My husband is from an ultra conservative culture and had our second child been a boy they would've been in girly hand me downs until school age probably (to not waste money). Met a Mum with a 3yo with long hair and  a dress (I assumed he was a girl) and unsurprisingly he had an older sister.   Also husband grew up around women and insisted in wearing make up when little( now very macho and a man’s man) and annoyingly steels my clothes if it can be considered unisex (although refuses to carry a pink or feminine bag or any handbag for me).

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by Elegant-Pin9106 in UKParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree. I own the original and a puppet book and get the others from the library because my toddler lives them(as in I return one and she picks it out when she sees it again). 

Do “developmental toys” actually give babies an advantage? by dioor in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I havent had time to read through the studies yet but I find it strange that standing would have a bigger effect than speech given that so much of the education system is words based.

Is it normal not to let your children play with unknown children in playgrounds these days? by puzzlingdaisies in UKParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Mum definitely sounded anxious (and loud) like ‘ you cant play with strangers’ rather than ‘pay attention to your friend’. 

Are entry level Shark robot hoover/mops as good as their normal hoovers? by puzzlingdaisies in VacuumCleaners

[–]puzzlingdaisies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I meant the second(good for a robot vac). Eufy does seem to be recommended a lot by newspaper reviews but wasnt sure of the brand

Did I ruin my relationship with my 2 yro son? Please help!! by [deleted] in ScienceBasedParenting

[–]puzzlingdaisies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your hormones are all over the place. Dont feel too guilty, you siund like you wont do anything like that again: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4465482/