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Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 22/10/2013 - 10:08.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. I am after some healthy snack ideas for my 15 month old – something other than sandwiches and fruit, as I feel like that’s all she ever eats! Any recipes you have come across that your L.O’s love? Ones that can be frozen would be great too. She is 16 months old. Thanks! Kelly: Put some yoghurt in...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 15/09/2013 - 05:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. My son LOVES his bottle to go to sleep, but we both feel it is time to go. We are tired of having to make bottles in the middle of the night also. Any suggestions to make this easier for us all? Laurene: My mum (who has a bachelor in children’s services, did home day care worked in child care...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. My little newborn (1 week old) loves sleeping next to me, but it’s hard to get a good nights sleep while worrying I might squish her! Or set her up to encourage bad sleeping habits. I think hubby is also tired of not having our cuddling time… Any suggestions on how to gentle ease her into her own...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. The dreaded dummy! It’s time to go! How did you get rid of it? My toddler continues to chew through them and we are tired of buying new ones… Thanks!! Tamara: Just throw it out and deal with it the frustration! It will pass – it’s hard but works. Done it with both mine although they were younger...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:14.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum Any suggestions on fun activities to do with my one year old while the weather is bad out there? Thanks SO much! From a trapped mummy. Hayley: Go out in the back yard and play in the rain? Catherine: Get some shaving foam and squirt it on the table and let her have a ball with it. It wipes up in...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:13.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Our little one was toilet trained, but has since started going backwards and refusing to go unless it is in a nappy. Help!! We are trying to go cold turkey, but I’m ready to give up… Any tips or advice? Nellie: Our son would only ever poo in a nappy till he was almost 4. We tried cold turkey...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:08.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. have a 2yr old and I chose to get him circumcised for my own reasons and his father didn’t care either way, which just strengthened my reasons for wanting him done. I am now with a new partner and am due in 3 months to have another boy and have no idea what to do as the reasons I had to get my...
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 13:16.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. I am just curious – is it inappropriate to sit on a chair outside a shop or in a park /restaurant etc and feed bubs? I generally go to the bathroom and latch him then cover up and walk back to my seat. He is only 2 weeks old so im new to feeding but feels like ppl are staring (mostly looking...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Wed, 06/03/2013 - 01:37.
I really didn’t enjoy the baby stage. I loved the ‘idea’ of having a baby. I love the pictures that come to your mind, babies sleeping, cooing and smiling. I look back at photos and i’m filled with love. But… BUT if you asked if I enjoyed that stage. You would be greeted with.. A big resounding NO! I remember sitting on the couch with this new born baby on my lap, completely ALONE, and...
Submitted by Kelly De Vries on Mon, 01/10/2012 - 11:52.
On the Imperfect Mum, we get a lot of questions about sleep. I often take a big breath when reposting these, as we normally end up with a big battle between these two sides, with each side passionately believing they are right and best. Firstly, I want to clear up I am not an expert. I have no degrees or intelligent letters behind my name. Never studied anymore then I’ve wanted to. I’m not a...
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