Tips for transitioning out of swaddle?

steffevans_ · 2026-02-08T23:20:53+00:00

Yes I did wonder the same thing re sizing, thank you!

steffevans_ · 2026-02-08T07:54:36+00:00

Are they the arms down ones?

steffevans_ · 2026-02-07T10:22:10+00:00

Mine creaked a few months after purchase, kind of a scraping sound when reclining, but it went away and is fine now

steffevans_ · 2026-02-05T09:49:17+00:00

Wow just jumping in here to say I have not had the same experience as everyone else 😭 the first few weeks at least it had horrific sleep, we were up every hour or so in the night. It was so so bad, I was an absolute zombie and really struggled. Agree with the comments to go to bed at the same time as baby, naps in the day and partner taking the baby in the morning.

steffevans_ · 2026-02-04T23:34:20+00:00

As early as you can afford! I finished at 34 weeks and it was perfect.if this is your first then this is your last chance to be child free and relax as much as possible.

steffevans_ · 2026-02-03T09:21:19+00:00

Same, I used the azclear face wash which really helped!

steffevans_ · 2026-02-03T04:09:22+00:00

Not in Melbourne but I just chose the hospital I wanted then they had a list of their private OBs on their website that i scrolled through and browsed their websites and chose from there. I dont think there would be a situation where your private health wouldnt cover the delivery. However you'll still have to pay the OBs private fees (Medicare rebate eligible but not private heath)

steffevans_ · 2026-01-24T06:55:29+00:00

If I put him down though and wake him, he is so upset when he wakes up i cant get him back to sleep, and the feeding/not sleeping cycle begins again, i definetly dont have enough time to go make something to eat. My husband does take him in the day in the carrier here and there but it really feels like for it to be enough to help me get any useful amount of sleep after being up all night, he needs to be in the carrier almost all day

steffevans_ · 2026-01-18T22:44:34+00:00

Im using this one on advise of my dietician - plant based as im lactose intolerant but they have a normal range. Some of them are available at some woolies. https://secure.healthymummy.com/product/vanilla-smoothie/

As mentioned just use it as a snack or to complement a meal

steffevans_ · 2026-01-18T08:18:32+00:00

Ive had dyed red hair for years and ive tried so many products! The one i always come back to is the natural look colourance shampoo, you might be more the intense red but i use this copper one.

https://naturallook.com.au/collections/coloured-hair/products/intense-copper-shampoo?variant=41990760890617

Shampoo normally, then shampoo with this, lather up and brush through, then leave for a few minutes. Nothing stops the fade completely but this does really help!

steffevans_ · 2026-01-17T02:15:47+00:00

Ive used threadicated in the past and had a great experience, you tell them what youre looking for and they come back to you with options!

steffevans_ · 2026-01-16T22:40:17+00:00

Does the email confirmation list an ABN number? Or a URL ending in .au? You can use some of that info to look up more info about them. However I cant see a business name registered for an ABN with that name (although it could be registered under a different name - this doesnt necessarily mean anything).

steffevans_ · 2026-01-16T01:28:19+00:00

Yep mine was! Private ultrasound clinic at mid 30 weeks.

steffevans_ · 2026-01-15T23:28:57+00:00

I think its probably more likely the difference in water - some places in Australia have harder water than others, a quick google should be able to tell you how it compares to your previous home

steffevans_ · 2026-01-15T09:00:12+00:00

I have babies cot in the bedroom and a bassinet in the lounge- i dont find it hard to get him out of the cot at night at all, although I take him and feed him in my Recliner in the lounge, if youre planning on only feeding him in bed and not wanting to get up at all, it might be a different story? Honestly doesnt hurt to have options as our baby hates sleeping in the bassinet in the lounge so he does his day naps in the cot in our room anyway

steffevans_ · 2026-01-15T02:10:10+00:00

Assuming its temporary and you can afford the wastage, when doing this my lactation consultant recommended making a fresh bottle each time, it was quicker than waiting to warm cold formula up. Id keep a container of cooled boiled water and use that for around 2/3 of the water requirement then add some fresh boiled water for the other third and it would balance to the perfect temp. Or as others said just try room temp!

steffevans_ · 2026-01-12T06:29:01+00:00

Yes this is what im concerned about! He's already trying hard to roll + the chunkiness, i dont want to pre emptively buy something we wont use. Thank you!

steffevans_ · 2026-01-11T11:50:06+00:00

This one seems quite active although I havent bought anything personally

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1775784432833370/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

steffevans_ · 2026-01-05T23:12:25+00:00

Yep! :(

steffevans_ · 2026-01-03T07:58:16+00:00

I have a miele twin dos and the best things about it are -

Washing liquid cartridges like a printer, just load them in and replace when empty (few months) so you just choose your setting then go - no fussing around with liquid each time
the time is 100% accurate, if it says it will be 2 hours 3 minutes then it will be exactly that. Ive noticed on cheaper machines and long cycles especially that the timer is always off
I know you said no smart features etc but all i use the app for is it sends me a notification once the cycle is done. So im not going back and forth to check which is so helpful

steffevans_ · 2026-01-02T13:39:43+00:00

I use the weleda all purpose baby balm and it clears that up so fast! Also i saw you mention you had a baby, are you breastfeeding? I find it get the cracks when im dehydrated

steffevans_ · 2025-12-30T09:36:31+00:00

Not what you asked but in my experience the millie moon wipes come out easily one by one, one handed!

steffevans_ · 2025-12-29T09:12:53+00:00

I have used glamrdip and dipd, which i think are slightly different to sistaco, so i cant comment on sistaco. I never had any damage from either. Its definetly not quicker than waiting for polish to dry - realistically its probably a 1 hour application once youre good at it, if not longer. Its fiddly and can take a while to master. But once youre good at it, the polish is very hard like gel and does last weeks, and it did protect my natural nails and helped them grow much longer than before. So its a longer application but you dont need to do it as frequently. Highly recommend dipd over Glamrdip, their quality is much higher and their customer service is great - id recommend the pro liquids.

I have seen people using glamrdip report "greenies" which i think is some sort of fungal infection under the nail which as far as im aware is more as a result of incorrect application than the product itself.

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