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Latest post on 05 December 2013 - 14:15
Thanks Maxmistry! thats great advice - so do you pre cook cubes of fish etc and then take them out and mix with various veg? I think i may just try the annabel karmel recipes and leave out the milk/cheese and hope its still as tasty for him ?
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Latest post on 04 December 2013 - 12:21
Hi there - any good fish/chicken/beef recipes anyone have for their 1year old? All annabel karmels include so much milk/dairy. LO is not allergic i just think he gets plenty as is. many thanks
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 11:00
Hi all - Want to take my 14month to the beach over next few weeks but feel water is getting a bit chilly - what do you ladies do? And do use a fully body one or a short one?
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Latest post on 31 October 2013 - 17:12
Thanks Beany! sorry for late response was struggling to find my thread :) yes we have an airpurifier and ive started boiling his sheets etc. i mean who knows what it can be. its so difficult :( yes thats what im after - one of those covers for a cot size but yes im sure i can get it modified by a tailor?
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 14:40
Hi there - anyone know where i can get these please? Im at my wits end - my son is coughing all the time and im tryinb to eliminate all potential allergin scenarios - such as dustmites - any ideas welcome!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 17:17
i know!! so now that i know its probably too late to keep him away from nursery for a couple of days :(
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 15:54
thanks ladies - Hey big blue - hope you had a nice summer :) yeah ive just sent them an email questioning it. Hope to GOD he doesnt catch it again - anyone heard of anyone getting twice? i thought u could only catch it once but seems not the case! booo!!!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 15:02
is it male and female hairdressers? where are the men from? arab?
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 11:05
oh didnt know there was one in dubai mall - fantastic many thanks
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 09:52
any idea where i can get helium balloons as close to DIFC as possible as will need to run out at lunch? thanks
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 09:14
at chez sushi in jumierah... very good!
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Latest post on 27 August 2013 - 09:13
Hi there, i started my lo at hummingbird in DIFC when he was around 7-8mnths. i am lucky enough though to have both a nanny and the nursery option. I love him being downstairs and i do pop it quite a bit (perhaps too much for their liking!) i put him in 2-3 times a week. He did however get sick alot - nothing serious just tonnes of sniffles. and thats when i needed my nanny. the nursery has done wonders for his personality - hes very outgoing and social and he loves it.
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Latest post on 05 August 2013 - 22:52
Thank you ladies! Sorry for delay in response - Ramadan brain! So great update: left him crying that night, with a bit of soothing. Next night - he just slept through and slept through ever since! Fingers crossed (don't want to jinx it lol!) next battle - london jet lag!
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 13:49
Thanks Big Blue :) just took to Dr to make sure its nothing serious. he seems to think it could be the reminants of HFM that he had a couple of weeks ago - so fingers crossed! you wouldnt think theres anything wriong with him during the day - looking at how chirpy he is thank goodness. the biggest issue is - all the sleep training has gone down the pan - he now expects to be carried to sleep - and im too scared to be tough in case his throat hurts :s
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 13:16
You got mail :)
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 12:58
Thanks Big Blue! Do tell me more tho - would love another parents opinion on the place? what are you unahppy with? and how old is your little one? tbh mine just does a couple of days a week there - and i chose it as i work in difc so i go down loads to see him. When he gets to nursery age, agree - outdoors defo needed!
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 12:01
oh really big blue? are you moving your child because you are unhappy there? kiwispers - no they look more like blisters than this - typical HFM on his face - altho on his body just a very faint rash. am very lucky nothing in mouth! how concerned should i be that he caught this at the nursery? the doctor told me it was pretty common
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 20:02
Yes it does big blue! You know much about it? Is it common for this outbreak at nurseries? He's luckily in good spirits but the spots on his face quite angry looking!
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Latest post on 03 July 2013 - 14:06
Hi Big Blue - mine has gotten a big rash - but i actually thought it was hand foot mouth disease which would explain all the other symptoms (sore throat and high temperature) also - received an email from the daycare that there had been a couple of reported cases :( thankfully nothing in his mouth yet
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 11:25
Thanks angel joy that's what we did do. Poor little guy is so miserable....fever has reduced but he has a sore throat and 4 teeth coming out and is just so unhappy :(
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Latest post on 25 May 2013 - 22:02
Thanks kiwispers - do I need to be careful how much prune I am mixing in his food you think?
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Latest post on 25 May 2013 - 20:08
Ok ladies - I've reverted back to stage 1 milk, giving tonnes of prune, pear, apricot, peach and lots of water. Also started a sprinkle of probiotics for past 2 days. Still getting hard poos :( how long til I give in to medicine?
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 13:23
Good point! i will certainly try switching back and see what happens! All my friends keep recommending the farley biscuits - but dont they have alot of sugar in them?
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Latest post on 22 May 2013 - 09:00
morning ladies - perhaps i hsould have said that i use the aptamil readymade cartons? rather than the powder. aptamil 2 is for hungry baby - aptamil 3 is the follow on milk. may not be the same in the powder? Todays food menu is purely fruit and veg (with dolops of prune puree mixed) (minus apples and bananas which i have been steering well away from) Ive started giving water through a dropper and it seems to be going well. he doesnt seem to mind the water as much as drinking it. I havent found the perfect sippy cup yet :( will try to get to organics store to buy some probiotics today Fingers crossed!
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 16:49
Thanks everyone for your kind responses :) lulumum - yes our doc has already recommended a treatment of Duphalac but so far im still resisting!
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Latest post on 21 May 2013 - 11:41
thanks ladies - thats so interesting about evian! i actually give him volvic - do you think that could be the cause? have been adding apriocts and prunes to all his fruit (altho small quantities) will try flaxseed and olive oil. Also - any particular child probiotic you recommend? Shibelle - the aptamil 3 is for 6months onwards....
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 09:36
i actually just ordered my second CHI! after the first one blew up here. didnt even think about the voltage (Duh!) any ideas if an adapter can counter that?
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 12:04
angel joy - ive tried many many diff classes for various reasons and the two id recommend are either dawn venturas or babysplash. thats for the encouragement ladies - hopefuylly the last class we miss!
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Latest post on 04 May 2013 - 21:01
Thanks ladies - went to bed before I got your responses and decided not to take him as the pool was quite cold last weekend and its early morning class! Gutted i missed it! Now that I know it's ok will defo persevere next time around!
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 16:42
Thank you ladies for your kind responses! He is thankfully much better today - temp has gone down and his appetite is back! Hopefully he will let us sleep tonight as he refused to sleep in his bed (only arms) for the majority of the night last nite - and we are wrecked ! :)
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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 16:42
Thank you ladies for your kind responses! He is thankfully much better today - temp has gone down and his appetite is back! Hopefully he will let us sleep tonight as he refused to sleep in his bed (only arms) for the majority of the night last nite - and we are wrecked ! :)
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 22:52
ThAnks Elabella1 - great advise re water! He finally fell asleep in his cot - 10mins before I was going to give him his next calpol lol - will wait til he wakes which I'm sure will be shortly ! Just got the ear thermometer as well which should b easier to administer while drowsy
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 21:31
My 7.5month old has fever - 37.5 orally, 38.2 rectally - believe rectal is more accurate? When do I panic? Have given cal pol - he fell asleep in his bed for about 90mins and since then will only sleep in my arms - taking a break now lol and dh is carrying
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 15:56
thanks ladies - and do you find your little ones will eat fish without the cheese to drown out the flavour LOL. specially salmon (which ive yet to try)
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Latest post on 14 April 2013 - 10:31
Hi ladies trying to get some yummy weaning recipes for my 7.5mnth old. I usually use the annabel karmel books - but all fish recipes seem to come with cheese and id rather not give everything with cheese? any other recommendations with veg etc? Easy as possible please? :)
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Latest post on 12 March 2013 - 10:06
Vega products are excellent - but not sure if they stock here - I get mine online
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 20:26
Thanks so much Lincolnimp - we are dying to do Maldives - our big fear though is all villas either come with a pool or on stilts which terrifies me with a little one - anyone have an experience with such destinations and little ones?
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Latest post on 10 March 2013 - 15:00
That's the one cleo4e - dawnventuras was amazing!! Really recommend. The Australian Swim school which came recommended on this site was one of the classes I didn't like - seems they don't actually have any Australian swim teachers only coordinators!
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 08:53
yes - the organics shop at the greens and now near oasis center has many deodrants to choose from. i had bought from organics dubai mall but thats since shut down....
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 08:52
phew - thanks ladies - such a comfort! so yesterday i fed him zucchini and apricot puree (not mixed lol!) and ive also given him water which ive boiled with prunes (so effectively like a prune juice) and nothing!! the night before he cried while he poo'ed the poor little guy :( its so heartbreaking to see...the doctor says its a combination of ive just started formula almost completely now and the introduction of solids. Ive stopped all babyrice/porridge etc. And i stopped apple as i very stupidly had thought it would help! apparently apple juice is very good too but im resisting for the time being as i dont want to throw too many things at him at once. Anyone tried prune puree? i cant find any fresh ones at the moment though :(
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 14:29
i used sante from organics and it worked great. From london i bought biozen - its great - but im not sure if they sell here? Have also used crystal like daza and also worked fine
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 14:28
ok phew! suddenly got very nervous yesterday when someone looked at me horrified when i said i didnt measure! I typically follow babies signals too...but hes been heavily constipated for past 2 days - and ive been worried its because of food
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 11:10
thats also true and i have used the occassional regular freezer bag lol -was just nervous that it was wrong...?
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Latest post on 04 March 2013 - 10:08
thanks - yes thought of that - but they are sooo small lol! but agree at least they are sterile...
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 14:24
Sleep sleep sleep!!!! as much as you can lol! :) Reading - i read what to expect/save our sleep tizzy hall/ gina ford contented baby. Supplements- make sure you are taking folic acid and prenatal DHA - as its very important for baby and your brain :) I used all the mamamio products (from blossom and from destination maternity) - and i still do. I also loved the elemis pregnancy oil and the clarins. i HATED the biooil which many love... so you need to try and test yourself... Undewear - i continued with same bras (wireless) just larger sizes til the end. CLothes was tough. I ordered alot from topshop and asos. Couldnt find any good aps for whilst pregnant - however i LOVED babyconnect for after baby was born! Good luck! try to relax and enjoy. Swim and be active! It will be over before you know it! :)
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Latest post on 27 February 2013 - 10:52
The rest of the night went surprisingly well actually ....stirred for is pacifier and that was it - fingers crossed for the rest of the week :)))) thanks for your support :)
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 20:16
So today, self settled at 645pm and woke up howling at 8pm. I carry him he falls asleep, I put him down he howls. So have been letting him howl :( and keep rubbing his tummy, leaving room for 3mins, going back in to rub his tummy. Carried a couple of times and he sleeps instantly (one way of telling nothing really wrong a nurse once told me!) Few quite sniffles now on monitor but hopefully quietening down (fingers crossed!!!) soooo hard :(
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 11:24
aww thanks Mrsg1 :) am sure you too are doing just fine :) xx
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 09:54
i knowww - one thing ive learnt since becoming a mum is NEVER JUDGE! its so easy to know what the right thing to do is - but sometimes when you're exhausted - its so easy to take the quicker option (i used to just pull out the boob lol would knock him out in seconds !) but i agree - i think a big part could be that hes overtired at night - but i cant seem to get him to go down for a quick nap at 4ish - no matter what i do - walks/car/bed etc....will try your way tomorrow Mrsg1- heres hoping
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Latest post on 26 February 2013 - 09:35
thanks for your quick responses ladies. he starts off moaning asleep so we put the dummy in etc but it just seems to intensify until hes carried. I keep feeling maybe hes getting used to being carried in the middle of the night - and im just too exhausted to let him cry it out :( I suppose yes, it could be that the teeth should be emerging soon as he is approaching 6months. Its so hard to tell because he has had the symptoms for months (drooling/chewing his finger and everything else in sight lol) have his vaccines coming up will check with his doc. The reason why i give him the long nap in the morning - is because it seems to be the only time he wants a long one - i actually usually end up waking him. You think i should wake him earlier and see if he sleeps later in the afternoon?
 
 
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