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Christmas present ideas

Hey October mams. What are you getting your little ones for Christmas. I feel my boy is getting bored of his toys now and they aren’t engaging him. Any ideas would be great. We have sorted his birthday pressies out. On to Christmas now 🤣

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School and behaviour

Hi everyone any help appreciated since going back school and going going back into a bigger class reception class my little girl is struggling, she’s having good days but then bad days she will just either push or hit if someone annoys her or takes somethings the teachers have made this a bigger deal and wanna refer...

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Activities 17 m old

Hey mums, I am having some problems keeping my 17 month old entertained lol! He just not interested in any of his toys! (There is lots of these btw) I’m just wondering if any mums have any activities I could put together for him to keep him busy..

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Travel Tips

Hi Mamas We will be traveling for the holidays via plane. I know I hear about car seats getting thrown around at the airport. Anyone that’s experienced smooth travel with an infant (equipment and all) please share your tips. So you have any favorite items to share? TIA

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Mama Fit Buggy Walks Birkenhead Park

Hi, just wondering if anyone on here does the Mama Fit Buggy Walks at Birkenhead park? My LG is nearly 8 weeks old and thinking of trying this before the weather gets too cold

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Abroad

For those of you that have gone abroad, did you take your own travel cot? And what did you do about food for baby? I'm taking my 10 month old in a few weeks and I'm worrying she won't have much to eat because I cook her everything she eats, but I know that's just me being silly! Any tips?

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Our son's (2 y.o.) first artwork from daycare

He said he drew Dragonfly.....

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How do you feel about school trips?

School trips are coming up and I know it's fun but I can't help but worry especially if I can't go as well. How do I know they will watch my child and not lose them?

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1st down birthday!!

My baby boy has his first birthday on the 9th and idk what to do about activities for littles the big kids are playing flag football but there is gonna be little ones like under 2 I don’t think they will be able to play! Any ideas??

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Screen time / TV

Is anyone else struggling with limiting screen time atm? My little one is 19mo, she isn’t massively interested in her toys exceptions for her kitchen, tea set, favourite books and baby doll. She doesn’t seem to like puzzles or anything like that. She just loves certain programmes on the tele, nursery rhymes and her...

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Is national geographic to graphic for a 2 year old?

Animals eating other animals/hunting,birthing of animals.

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UK: Is your child's school doing mini lockdowns?

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River Walks

Hi, Would anyone be interested in a baby walking group on a Friday maybe? Just an informal thing, wander and a chat 🤷‍♂️ I'm forever up and down the river walk with the pram and I know others who are, just thought it might be nice to walk together and I feel like Fridays are a bit boring 🤣 Could start at say…

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Walking challenge 💪🏾

Hey ladies! I’m looking to start a walking group on an app called StepUp, with a fun challenge to walk 10k steps every day. It’s a great way to stay active and motivated together! Would anyone be interested in joining? Let me know if you’re up for it! 😊

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Has anyone been to Disneyland Paris or planning on going?

We are looking at going spring next year. My baby will be almost 1 🥹 I also have a toddler that will be just under 3 at the time. How many nights would you recommend? I have been looking at getting the euro tunnel and then driving across to Disneyland as this works out a lot cheaper but I’m just unsure how many…

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Crafts

What paints does everyone use for crafts with their children, especially toddlers? And what equipment do you like to have for them? My little ones have never been interested in crafts by this year they seem to be showing an interest and asking to do some painting. Thank you in advance for suggestions! 🥰

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Sensory classes for babies

Morning ! I was wondering if anyone knows anywhere I can take my 11m baby for classes or soft play that is quite diverse. We currently go to one and he’s the only mixed/ black child . I want him to start seeing different kinds of people from young !

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Ideas for play

My baby loves his playmat but otherwise I don't have much else for him. Any ideas of things to buy/make to keep him entertained during his wake windows? (I do have some books too which I read but looking at more fun things to do as he's getting much more playful)

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First holiday as first time mum...

We're heading to Spain next week and I'm a bit nervous about flying and holidaying with a 7 month old for the first time.. any tips from those who have done it in terms of how to manage the flight what to take ect 💜

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SW Portland walking group?

Hi ladies! Anyone in the SW/Lake Oswego/multnomah village area wanna do a walking group? Now that it’s finally cooling off!!

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