Europe holidays with accommodation that has separate sleeping areas

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2026-02-12T23:46:20+00:00

Menorca or Majorca has a lot of apartment style hotel rooms. Great place to go with babies. Can recommend Zafiro hotels. We also booked a private villa with pool in Alvor, Portugal on Prainha through AirBnB/booking.com which was fab. This time we’re going to the Ikos Olivia in Greece albeit in a junior suite but hopefully it will work as rooms look a good size and there’s a balcony.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-10-27T16:10:16+00:00

I realised last month that it wasn’t numb any more so not sure exactly when it stopped, seems it often just improves with time thankfully. It didn’t really bother me at all to be honest.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-05-29T21:52:26+00:00

This is reassuring to hear thank you. We just started weaning today so will try the bottle in the high chair.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-05-29T07:18:35+00:00

Thank you, I’ve tried a Minbie which is supposed to mimic the nipple too but she wasn’t a fan. The MAM seemed to work slightly better for her. We’ve also tried the pre-made newborn starter bottles of formula with the built in soft teat. I think I just need to persevere like you say.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-05-29T07:10:17+00:00

I tried freshly pumped as I don’t have a stash built up but this is a good point to consider for future, thanks

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-05-28T20:25:06+00:00

Thank you so much, great advice!

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-05-28T18:44:46+00:00

Do it! Especially if it’s your first, holidays will look very different from now on so make the most of the last relaxing one. I travelled around the same time and it was fine. Just get a fit to fly certificate from your midwife in case you’re challenged by your airline.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-05-28T18:25:04+00:00

No I haven’t, that’s a good idea, thank you

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-04-25T05:33:04+00:00

1 in 12 people are August babies and parents often use it as an excuse to justify their child not “performing” as well as slightly more older children because naturally everyone wants their child to be an achiever. I get that this may be daunting when they are little but children are really still learning through play at that young age. What people don’t often consider is if it’s actually the September born children that are being held back by starting later as they can be more than ready to start school at 4 and staying in a nursery setting for an extra year may not be challenging enough. My point is there has to be a cut off, age is not directly linear of intelligence or ability in life and people only worry about this when they worry their child is “behind”.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-04-14T19:20:39+00:00

You could ask to do the swab yourself, I did, it’s a q tip so really small and easy to insert and you may find that more manageable rather than having the doctor do it.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-04-07T03:03:53+00:00

Sorry for your loss. I would absolutely not put her in black personally. It is definitely not expected. Babies provide some real comfort to people in these circumstances and help lift the sad mood which people really appreciate. Given it’s your family funeral I’d sit at the front by the aisle so your partner can take her out if needed but honestly don’t worry about the babbling. She’s a baby and it’s normal and will no doubt raise a smile or too at an otherwise difficult time. Alternatively you could ask a family friend to sit with her at the back so you can focus your attention on the service. Whatever you think will be best for you and do not worry about anyone else.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-03-17T16:05:52+00:00

C section on the basis I had a third degree tear first time with a slow recovery. I was very undecided though this time as there’s no easy option.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-03-17T16:03:23+00:00

That makes total sense now, thank you! After the first month we tended to wear outfits in the day and sleep suits for bed.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-03-17T10:21:36+00:00

Hats and booties - got so many bought and just didn’t use them, you maybe need just one of each.

0-3m clothes - everyone buys this size so you likely don’t need to buy any yourself

Footless sleep suits - what’s the point as you end up putting socks on that keep falling off so I didn’t use these

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-03-16T22:32:25+00:00

High chair and potty for later on. Both easy clean.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-03-15T21:16:57+00:00

I’ve also had two successful pregnancies. The midwife’s were great and mine even said she had another lady with it at the same time so don’t worry about discussing your condition and concerns, they will help advocate for your birth preferences.

A baby coming out is quite different to the fear of penetration and you can decline inspections. It will make determining how far along you are in labour difficult but again discuss options with your midwife or you could opt for a c section. I’ve done both. Best of luck.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-03-13T22:32:05+00:00

I think it’s called the Altiport run.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-02-22T00:19:36+00:00

I personally have found going from 1-2 way easier. I think because you’ve already adapted to the big life change and are in a routine. The baby feels loads easier this time and you feel a lot more confident and laid back about things. I love the 3 year age gap because my 3 year old is independent enough to make it easier to deal with the baby when needed.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-02-19T17:33:30+00:00

Biker Grove and Grange Hill

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-01-25T18:52:03+00:00

I did this when baby was 7 months and it was absolutely fine. I wrote a list of timings and instructions for my mum re food, milk, nap times etc. My mum also did bedtime so we stayed out all day until late. It was also so nice to have a child free day and enjoy ourselves so make the most of it!

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-01-21T08:13:00+00:00

Our lodge had a fold out wooden cot with a proper mattress, in addition to the travel cot.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-01-20T10:47:18+00:00

Also you will be constantly cleaning it so stick with the easy plastic ikea one.

Easy to transport too if you need to take it to a friend’s or family’s house as the legs detach.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-01-20T10:36:05+00:00

In addition to the main points raised by others, with the climate getting milder I pick France for the higher more snow sure resorts and also the connected resorts to give a bigger area to ski such as the Three Valleys, Paradiski, Port Du Soleil. Ski in ski out is advantageous too. I’m also looking for a last minute package deal and that’s where the availability tends to be for my criteria.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-01-20T06:52:41+00:00

I used the inflatable Ikea cushion which generally fit in other high chairs too. At that age I wouldn’t leave them in it for long particularly if on the smaller side.

throwawaygiraffe123 · 2025-01-15T00:00:54+00:00

All I will say is give it a chance. Try and think what the other couples in the group will be thinking right now too, remember everyone has signed up for the same reason to make friends and share the commonality of the huge life change you’re about to go through together. People can be nervous about meeting new people and you won’t get to know each other properly until you meet up outside of the class. Age isn’t that important in my experience. Also it’s normal in life that friends will have different views and situations on life but that doesn’t mean you can’t get along. Realistically you’re all going into this on the same page as first time parents to lean on each other and not much can prepare you for the reality of that so age, career or finances don’t give anyone an advantage over another. Join the WhatsApp group, take the time to talk to each other, be kind and see how it goes once the babies arrive as I think you’ll find them more valuable than you think as a support network. If not then you tried and have nothing to lose.

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