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Latest post on 24 May 2011 - 14:29
hi there if anyone has seen this in dubai for sale can you please let me know where. http://www.littletikes.com/toys/baby-tap-a-tune-piano.aspx tia
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Latest post on 22 May 2011 - 18:59
thanks a million tkoshy - i haven't been on here in ages but this is perfect timing as i'm off to lulus for the weekly shop tomorrow! i'm hoping they have the molds as well. my husband's gm uses bamboo ones but thinking they might also have plastic molds if they have the press. thanks for the tip on the hopper flour brands too :)
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 18:51
hello, i'm looking for a press for making string hoppers from rice flour. i just returned from a holiday there and just love string hoppers with curry. any ideas much appreciated....
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Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 10:27
Hi daisy d, we use home maids for odd babysitting and overall are quite happy with their service. We have a 5 mo. I've found it's a good idea to request someone with good english just in case you find they have to call you for anything if you're out. Our first trip out the babysitter called and just held a screaming baby up to the receiver - not so helpful and i rushed home immediately just to settle the little chap - luckily we were only 5 mins away. Once we found a lady we (and bub) liked we simply request her again and they have been most helpful. They are homemaids.ae
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Latest post on 30 April 2011 - 01:36
hi there - i have an phillips avent pump that is electric and has a handy travel battery pack as well. i think i got it from mothercare at mall of the emirates - but they also have them at baby shop. good luck!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 12:52
my dh recently saw steve douglas at SMATS who he said was brilliant. they also hold an annual free seminar just after the budget is released which sounds incredibly dry but is actually super informative and steve somehow makes it entertaining. www.smats.net they have just moved to JLT. good luck
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 15:35
hi summertime i've just started solids with my DS, the same age as your LO. we started with cucumber sticks last week as i'd read about this baby led weaning and liked the idea. he loves the cucumber as i think it's a relief for his gums with any teething pain and he just sucks on the seeds. it's a messy affair but lots of fun. so now i feed him once a day at about midday which works for all of us so far. i have also tried yoghurt and banana for the mush factor (with a spoon) and slightly steamed carrot sticks and then just check the poop to see that he hasn't reacted badly. both DH and i are loving having something else to engage with him over and he's responding super well so far. have fun!
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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 20:12
woops - posted this on the wrong board...but we are taking our 5 mo and its our very first trip o/s with him, so bub friendly would be ideal.
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:09
i've been thinking the same thing floradubai. but they are sooo expensive. DH thinks we should have the pusher wrapped in plastic at the airport? would also appreciate advice from seasoned travelers on this. maybe there are some second hand ones out there??
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 08:45
that's great to know green-ish, thanks! i considered doing that but wondered about absorbency after they'd been worn once...but now i think about it it makes perfect sense.
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Latest post on 08 April 2011 - 09:56
eden you have mail thanks all!
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 20:04
thanks kermi - good baby it is, off for a saturday visit
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Latest post on 07 April 2011 - 19:28
thanks nix. appreciate that..now im being picky - anyone seen them over new dubai side - would like to buy in store so i can work out how to use the thing :)
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Latest post on 01 April 2011 - 11:42
hi there - dish are more you're "do everything" company - they do hiring/ staff/ food/ cocktails - and the chef comes to your house to finish the canapes. the quality is fab but the price reflects it. though it is wonderful to have someone do it all - including the clean up. lime tree is great too - but means you need to do a little more, or have your maid help if you have one. they do offer staff from their cafes as well who are always friendly. i know there are lots of other caterers mentioned on EW but i think dish are the only company that does it all.
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 13:15
thanks ladies - will try the babysitter this week and then use the agency next week for cleaning as well. time to say goodbye to our usual cleaner - sigh, she really is lovely. hopefully we can get a "regular" so at least little man can get used to a familiar face. appreciate the tips
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Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 10:56
Thanks amy aus - good suggestion - will see how this weekend goes and then make a new plan :)
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 17:14
thanks for the advice ladies - one less thing to buy i guess. i think this one will be an explorer for sure.
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 13:36
we had one of the most phenomenal holidays in amsterdam. he stayed on a houseboat and LOVED it. just search phils dutch houseboat - it's central, cute and you have everything you need. we just sat on the back deck and watched the world go by. jealous- i'd love to go back. good luck
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Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 13:01
well it's waking him up so his sleeps aren't for as long during the day and he is harder to get to sleep because he does scissor kicks until his blankets come off. i guess it's not a huge drama, he does settle eventually, it's just that i can't swaddle him anymore so i thought maybe the sleeping bag was a good next step?? 19 hours...sheesh i wish - he's excl bf and it's 4 hours max overnight.
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Latest post on 15 February 2011 - 11:21
thanks ladies - much appreciated
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 18:08
was just looking through a breastfeeding site and found this http://www.unassistedchildbirth.com/miscarticles/milkmen.html those aussie's that know dr karl krusinski will appreciate the video even more. very interesting!
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Latest post on 10 February 2011 - 17:36
thanks for the advice. yep i think i'll try him this weekend without the insert. and i'll head along to the sling workshop i read about on another thread on the 24th. i need a bit of reassurance and advice about where his legs should go.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:30
yep it's that one..poor hubby :) i know what you mean...the book has a writing style that seduces you and they start off with coffee and soda and slowly eliminate and destroy your enjoyment of anything you love. one thing i did find amazing though was the info about the FDA in america and how the industry is so corrupt and geared towards bad lifestyle choices. i think it is worth the read...just need to keep it all in perspective - not that i can talk now though...trying desperately to lose the baby weight and it feels impossible boo :(
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 11:17
i found it really informative and wasn't intending to become a vegan but i did cut back on all the "bad stuff" for a few months after and saw a marked improvement overall. of course real life caught up and i have slipped back to pretty much all of it - dairy, meat etc. BUT the best thing i took away from the book was to be more aware of what you're eating and i still read ingredients lists on products before buying them now. i think if you can take what you want from the book its pretty fantastic. i did, however, steer clear of the pregnancy version when i was pregnant last year - i craved meat toooooo much and didn't want to put myself on a guilt trip.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 19:59
say it aint so jamie - lets hope that's not the case because it looks like a casual italian bistro and that sounds so pricey.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 19:49
hi all - does anyone know if it's open? was there a few weeks ago and they were doing staff training but haven't heard any news about it. im a sucker for jamie so planning to go as soon as they open. tia
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 20:20
i searched high and low while i was pregnant and eventually found a great, trendy 2 piece in blossom on the top floor of dubai mall - they are just lovely and i still wear them now to hide the baby bulge. good luck
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 13:41
cute - thanks stovetop
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Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 15:20
i am currently experiencing my second case of thrush and am gritting my teeth through pain locally on the nipple when ds latches and shooting pains after feeding. i got over the first case a few weeks ago with daktarin (on bub and me) but am now concerned an immunity may have built. i'd appreciate any advice on how you may have coped with the symptoms and eventually kicked it. thanks so much...hoping it wont stick around for much longer as it's starting to really affect my enjoyment of bf ing. poo :(
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 11:38
thanks for all your feedback - i guess it is really what feels right for you...think i might keep him close by for a little while longer though. it seems like it's all rushing by so quickly.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 11:24
the best in dubai is baalbek castle butcher. the actual butcher shop is based in jumeirah 1 behind the post office but they will cater anywhere. have been to at least 4 of their bbqs and a few of those were in a villa share a few years back, others on the beach. the food is divine, and the guys are super switched on. they bring everything except a table to serve from. here's their details 04 344 1686 or [email protected] - prob best to call though
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Latest post on 16 January 2011 - 20:03
thanks all for the advice ...ended up going t o moe and think i got a good one - though i had to wake him and now he looks like uncle fester :) now will get one of our aussie mates to attest. fingers crossed.
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Latest post on 14 January 2011 - 16:51
thanks aussie pup - will check it out!
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 14:51
thanks so much for the replies - ladies that have been, do you know if they will allow us to leave the pram at the bottom?
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 10:13
thanks for the tip about the sling fairycakeyumm - much appreciated...
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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 08:57
i saw these wishbone bikes at bumlebee in dubai mall - they change as your little ones grow and look fantastic. i'll be getting one when my ds is a wee bit older. http://www.wishbonedesign.com/ its also a gorgeous site design
 
 
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