http://www.minti.com/members/mace-oz/activity/ Latest activity by mace-oz on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk mace-oz Ok so i need some help and personal expereinces. I am wanting to purchase a skateboard or similar for my stroller so i can go for long walks. But looking at them on ebay (no baby store close)... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/776322/help-skateboards-for-prams/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/776322/help-skateboards-for-prams/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:22:29 -0700 mace-oz if you go to a hairdresser ask if your son can play with the spray bottle. my son sprays himself in the mirror and thinks it s great game (its a good distraction). I chose to take my son to a... I chose to take my son to a...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/720526/first-hair-cut/#722153 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/720526/first-hair-cut/#722153 Thu, 29 May 2008 15:42:19 -0700 mace-oz i do not have a belly ring but also had these pains. i was told (AGAIN) that it is everthing stretching. My pain was also on my right, but its just the body getting ready. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/717596/burning-stitch/#718134 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/717596/burning-stitch/#718134 Sat, 24 May 2008 16:40:09 -0700 mace-oz just to let you know the mmr is measles mumps and rubella. so she will be protected against that. they have been giving this to kids since i was little and are still giving it. If there were problems... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/717849/opinions-please-/#718133 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/717849/opinions-please-/#718133 Sat, 24 May 2008 16:35:45 -0700 mace-oz if you have extra hanging space in the cupboard hanging shelves (the material ones avalable from $2 stores) are great. i also find to keep my sons room tidy as he has too many toys is to pack them... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/716940/designing-the-perfect-kids-room/#717301 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/716940/designing-the-perfect-kids-room/#717301 Fri, 23 May 2008 05:57:06 -0700 mace-oz i too had this problem and found that going swimming or just standing in a pool helped soo much.. not just while in the pool but afterwards too. For me is disappeared after birth and gave me no... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/715407/help/#716024 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/715407/help/#716024 Wed, 21 May 2008 16:00:16 -0700 mace-oz I lost my drive completely but have found that once we 'scheduled' partner time things picked up. This also garenteed that it wasn;t weeks before we had any time together (not just sex). We picked 2... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/705986/any-women-loosing-sex-drivehope-i-can-ask-this/#707492 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/705986/any-women-loosing-sex-drivehope-i-can-ask-this/#707492 Sun, 11 May 2008 01:03:22 -0700 mace-oz she has discovered her voice and with that a reaction. try not to react when she screams(mine laughed when i ran to them) but react to another sound she makes. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688926/blood-curdling-scream/#689185 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688926/blood-curdling-scream/#689185 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:02:56 -0700 mace-oz not saying this is why they are attracted but the only way to get rid of all the germs on a dummy is to boil it in a suacpan of water for a few minutes. A nurse told me this after my son had oral... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/685334/dummies-covered-in-ants/#686142 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/685334/dummies-covered-in-ants/#686142 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:02:12 -0700 mace-oz It is a very brave and hard descion you have made. It is very uncaring of him to not support you. Do you really want this level of support for the rest of your life? Is he going to ignore all the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662864/need-advice-before-i-end-up-losing-it/#662874 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662864/need-advice-before-i-end-up-losing-it/#662874 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:13:03 -0700 mace-oz offering water instead of breastmilk helped my son at the same age to stop waking for feeds. He would still (sometimes) wake but not for a feed so was quicker to get back to sleep. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662503/how-do-you-get-a-9-month-old-out-of-the-habit-of-waking-every-2-hours-at-night/#662865 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662503/how-do-you-get-a-9-month-old-out-of-the-habit-of-waking-every-2-hours-at-night/#662865 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:04:23 -0700 mace-oz I also had spotting at 7-8weeks with my last pregnancy. I am now holding my beautiful 2 week old boy (from same preg). I was told this is nothing to worry about but you need to tell your doctor.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662570/spotting-while-pregnant-too-much-info/#662843 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662570/spotting-while-pregnant-too-much-info/#662843 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:48:51 -0700 mace-oz My bf son did this and didnt go for 10-14 days (cant remember excatly) I was really worried until i spoke to the child health nurse who produced a book/manual that state the longest a healthy bf baby... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653372/baby-constipation/#653560 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653372/baby-constipation/#653560 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:47:44 -0700 mace-oz Our little family has increased by one this week with the addition of another little boy. He is now 3 days old and we have been told he has down syndrome. We love him and are not shattered or upset... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652991/down-syndrome/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652991/down-syndrome/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:44:54 -0700 mace-oz You may have already tried this but what about a 'crib' light. Some of them are sound activated and play music/womb sounds when activated. So if she wakes up and wants noise its only on for a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/645090/tv-or-a-3yo/#645396 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/645090/tv-or-a-3yo/#645396 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:24:29 -0800 mace-oz I have ahd this delema a few times. With a little one and a wedding on the way at home i am sure she has many photos. Get your cousin a voucher for a photography/professional framing place close by. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643479/i-know-its-not-the-place/#643481 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643479/i-know-its-not-the-place/#643481 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:22:44 -0800 mace-oz What about a sling/pouch for your newborn until they are old enough for the toddler seat? I found my sling quite comfortable until my bub was about 6 months. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/640827/pram-for-disabled-child-and-newborn/#641758 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/640827/pram-for-disabled-child-and-newborn/#641758 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:09:22 -0800 mace-oz What about a sling/pouch for your newborn until they are old enough for the toddler seat? I found my sling quite comfortable until my bub was about 6 months. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/640827/pram-for-disabled-child-and-newborn/#641757 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/640827/pram-for-disabled-child-and-newborn/#641757 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:09:21 -0800 mace-oz my son was 9 months old when i decided to take back my body. I got a toddler bottle (tommee tipee) with a square spout as this was as far away from a bottle as i could get (without going to a cup, as... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/641435/weaning/#641750 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/641435/weaning/#641750 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:56:50 -0800 mace-oz I am also a fellow sufferer. A belly support belt helps me on really bad days. Like you i prefer not to take strong painkillers in pregnancy and panadol does not do it. Definatly go to your local... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633387/who-helped-you-with-spd/#634256 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633387/who-helped-you-with-spd/#634256 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:30:29 -0800 mace-oz my family are all book worms and my brother (age 10) really enjoys any books by Tamora Pierce. He seems to always be reading a book by her so i am pretty confident that there are many. I am told that... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631853/encouraging-readers/#632452 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631853/encouraging-readers/#632452 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:28:16 -0800 mace-oz I am guessing that this happens only after you child has fed for a while. This is normal (at least for me it was) and makes sense as bub has started the milk flow and your milk flow does not know... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/632347/spraying-of-breast-milk/#632446 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/632347/spraying-of-breast-milk/#632446 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:18:43 -0800 mace-oz as others have said he could be just discovering his hands or he could be like my son and be a comfort sucker. Before and after feeds or just any time he wanted to suck on anything. A dummy helped us. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631622/chewing-fists/#631784 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631622/chewing-fists/#631784 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:27:57 -0800 mace-oz unsure about the sids risk but there are junior and pram pillows available in the baby section of big w (australia) that are smaller than average and not so firm or high. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631717/pillow-for-baby/#631775 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631717/pillow-for-baby/#631775 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:21:39 -0800 mace-oz All my hpt's for current preg were very very faint. turns out i was preg but had a urinary tract infection that interfered with the results. Even the docs urine test was faint. See you doc. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/629108/hpt-question/#629461 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/629108/hpt-question/#629461 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:11:11 -0800 mace-oz I get a little sick each time i take the worming stuff. My mother gets it too. Its still works for us but we put it down to an allergic reaction that we can handle. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/620723/worms/#621522 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/620723/worms/#621522 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:15:19 -0800 mace-oz Is there somewhere up high you can put it that is out of bubs reach but fine for the cat? Like on top of the washing machine or something like that. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/621439/kitty-litter-question/#621515 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/621439/kitty-litter-question/#621515 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:11:32 -0800 mace-oz Our son just transfered a few months ago. He was 22mths. Bit later than some but we didnt have a bed til then and he wasnt really ready. By 22mths he was quite happy to sleep on a matress on the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/621503/beds-when-and-how-do-you-know/#621510 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/621503/beds-when-and-how-do-you-know/#621510 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:08:24 -0800 mace-oz my son was 9 months old when i decided to take back my body. I got a toddler bottle (tommee tipee) with a square spout as this was as far away from a bottle as i could get (without going to a cup, as... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/620312/breastfeeding/#620720 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/620312/breastfeeding/#620720 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:48:07 -0800 mace-oz why not join playgroup. with that membership you have access to the playgroup toy library and can hire toys out to turn your own place into a playground (and you can change the toys each month so... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/619073/a-question-for-perth-parents/#619440 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/619073/a-question-for-perth-parents/#619440 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:44:11 -0800 mace-oz i didnt even think to try there thank you http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/618554/baby-bath-plug/#618564 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/618554/baby-bath-plug/#618564 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:08:55 -0800 mace-oz Does anyone know where i can purchase a plug for my baby bath on its own. We have two baby baths and have had them in storage and now cant find any plugs for them. They are the ones that look a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/618554/baby-bath-plug/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/618554/baby-bath-plug/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:01:39 -0800 mace-oz I was never too worried about allergies either - i have been very lucky- but watch out for acidic foods. Introduce a little and wait a day. Watch for a nappy rash if that happens it might be a bit... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/618476/introducing-food/#618552 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/618476/introducing-food/#618552 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:58:56 -0800 mace-oz sleeping on a towel with no shirt i found was great especially on hot nights. This is great for tummy sleepers (if you boobs aren't too sore) which is what i am but not so great for back sleepers and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/611276/alternatives-to-wearing-a-bra-to-bed/#613482 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/611276/alternatives-to-wearing-a-bra-to-bed/#613482 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:43:06 -0800 mace-oz As long as it is Bonjella brand teething gel you can. I once purchased another brand (cant remember which one) teething gel and it could not be used in conjunction with paracetamol (i think it was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/613116/bonjella-and-panadol/#613477 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/613116/bonjella-and-panadol/#613477 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:34:40 -0800 mace-oz if he is still going down at 9 (after you try others suggestions) then there is no problem with taking him along to mums group in the pram while he is asleep. He will probably wake up during the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/609279/mornings/#609627 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/609279/mornings/#609627 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:24:49 -0800 mace-oz from experience the iron labels tend to fall off. black marker worked well for us when we had to label stuff with just a surname. Sew on can be a pain if there are lots of socks. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/609618/clothing-labels/#609622 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/609618/clothing-labels/#609622 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:19:46 -0800 mace-oz great idea. so many of our kids suffer from mozzie alergies. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/609306/mozzie-mayhem-thanks-for-all-the-responses/#609619 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/609306/mozzie-mayhem-thanks-for-all-the-responses/#609619 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:17:43 -0800 mace-oz My son has the same allergy.Definately recomend paraderm plus for the itchiness. An antihistamine if its really bad. I wont use the plug in mozzie repelants as i tried one overnight in my sons room... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/608560/mozzie-mayhem/#609117 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/608560/mozzie-mayhem/#609117 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:03:20 -0800 mace-oz Hi i am a member of a playgroup that has been running a year now. It has not been very organised until now and i want to change that. We have plenty or resourses but only have a room available to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/607538/playgroup/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/607538/playgroup/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:08:30 -0800 mace-oz As well as bringing his legs up to his chest you could try moving them like he is riding a bike. Found this helped for my little one. He got it really bad after i had eaten choc (breastfed). http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/605269/wind/#606154 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/605269/wind/#606154 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:05:38 -0800 mace-oz find a bulk billing xray/ultrasound place and make you appointment through them. yuo may have to get a new referal to see them. I know here in my town the only bulk billing xrays ect are a teh... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/598665/ultrasounds/#599608 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/598665/ultrasounds/#599608 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:21:51 -0800 mace-oz try swimming or walking in deep water. this helps me with my problems. It takes some of the pressure off, and i feel better for the rest of the day. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/597820/pregnancy-question/#598087 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/597820/pregnancy-question/#598087 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:43:18 -0800 mace-oz take some time to yourself and 'air out'. i sometimes need to do this (am pregs and need it now more often). lay under a fan and let it all dry out and relax. find this helps me. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/596482/itchiness-down-below/#597056 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/596482/itchiness-down-below/#597056 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:25:09 -0800 mace-oz Not sure about the chicken pox but if she has been on the antibiodtics for 4 days or so and is not improving go back to the doc and get strongs ones. I found with my son that the 1st broad spectrum... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/594655/a-few-problems/#594745 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/594655/a-few-problems/#594745 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:38:05 -0800 mace-oz You will probably find that this early on bub is all below your belly button. Everything above that is you. Bub has to move a bit around to fit so its squashed up. This is how i am carrying at the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/578040/belly-problems/#579619 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/578040/belly-problems/#579619 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:24:09 -0800 mace-oz Wet ones are excellent for stains in carpets, soft toys and walls/hard toys. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/578072/cleaning-soft-toys-with-electronic-parts/#579618 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/578072/cleaning-soft-toys-with-electronic-parts/#579618 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:21:32 -0800 mace-oz My mother is reading a book at the moment called 'He'll be ok', that tells info on raising boys. She is finding is a very good read (and i hope to steal it soon), and as a single mum was unsure too... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577070/hugging/#577938 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577070/hugging/#577938 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:01:25 -0800 mace-oz We just took away the bottle one day (he was about 19-20mths), but still gave him milk in a big cup. He has milk same as always (before bed) just in a cup. Make sure to get one that wont spill if he... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577226/taking-away-the-bottle/#577928 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577226/taking-away-the-bottle/#577928 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:54:47 -0800 mace-oz Forgot to say that the teething tablet (unsure what name) will disolve in his mouth. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577866/teethinghelp/#577916 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577866/teethinghelp/#577916 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:49:15 -0800 mace-oz try a different brand of pain relef other than panadol (that never worked for my son) and try a teething tablet avaiable from the chemist. Other than those you seem to be doing a good job. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577866/teethinghelp/#577914 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/577866/teethinghelp/#577914 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:48:23 -0800 mace-oz This might sound weird but sometimes trying a different brand of teething gel or painkiller (panadol, paracetamol) can work too. One brand of teething gel never helped my son but another brand did.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/572270/6-month-old-teething-/#574037 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/572270/6-month-old-teething-/#574037 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:06:13 -0800 mace-oz The adult biting in return worked in my family too. May not for some but does for us. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/567629/what-to-do-with-kids-that-bite/#569646 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/567629/what-to-do-with-kids-that-bite/#569646 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:50:15 -0800 mace-oz I have had bleeding after sex (once, mine too stoped that night but the amount was alot) and spotting lots with this pregnancy. I am still pregnant and bub is perfectly fine. Not saying this is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/564586/is-she-having-a-miscarriage/#565242 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/564586/is-she-having-a-miscarriage/#565242 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:16:56 -0800 mace-oz Hi try no toys or distrations. No music a nice calm quite dark room (nightlite ok though). I find this works for b. Toys in the cot sometimes may confuse. Hope this helps. Start a routine if you dont... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/563359/getting-1yr-old-into-bed/#563366 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/563359/getting-1yr-old-into-bed/#563366 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:18:56 -0800 mace-oz As a child having them removed didnt help sleeping or snoring. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/563126/kid-just-wont-sleep/#563360 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/563126/kid-just-wont-sleep/#563360 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:15:32 -0800 mace-oz Dont panic. I bled for 8 weeks after b was born. Then had 2 days of nothing then got my first 'period' which lasted 2 weeks. It does end but as others say there is 9 months to make up for. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/563335/period-question/#563356 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/563335/period-question/#563356 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:13:52 -0800 mace-oz if bub is able to (and she is not already doing so) try sitting bub up/proping her up so she can see more of the world. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550795/hates-pram/#551108 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550795/hates-pram/#551108 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:23:51 -0800 mace-oz is there a child health clinic or womens health centre near you (australia). they often run programs that can help. or a midwife may be able to help. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550903/how-to-deal-with-a-childs-disbehaving-/#551107 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550903/how-to-deal-with-a-childs-disbehaving-/#551107 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:20:50 -0800 mace-oz is there a child health clinic or womens health centre near you (australia). they often run programs that can help. or a midwife may be able to help. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550903/how-to-deal-with-a-childs-disbehaving-/#551106 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550903/how-to-deal-with-a-childs-disbehaving-/#551106 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:20:50 -0800 mace-oz what about putting her in a pram so that she i mobile and you can watch her. eg put her at the tiolet door when in there. Also try a sling my son used to sleep long in one and he found it very... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/551098/need-some-help/#551105 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/551098/need-some-help/#551105 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:18:32 -0800 mace-oz awesome this is it. thank you soooo much.do you know if i can get this at a grocery store in queensland (regularly) ? http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550433/dispoable-nappy-pad/#550566 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550433/dispoable-nappy-pad/#550566 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:07:44 -0800 mace-oz thank you. he is nearly 2 so not quite at the toilet training stage yet. He still has milk before sleep but only wets through some nights (same routine every night). I do have a waterproof sheet... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550433/dispoable-nappy-pad/#550565 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550433/dispoable-nappy-pad/#550565 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:04:36 -0800 mace-oz not sure on how to clean but when you do and if you have the dryer going (if you have one) put it in the laundry on a clothes airer and this will help it dry out until you can get it in the sun http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/549424/a-wee-problem/#550560 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/549424/a-wee-problem/#550560 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:59:17 -0800 mace-oz I have been told that there exists a pad like absorber that can be put inside a disposable nappy for extra overnight leakage prevention. Does anyone know what these are or where to get them in... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550433/dispoable-nappy-pad/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/550433/dispoable-nappy-pad/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:42:51 -0800 mace-oz my cousins son as this same problem. Try the ignoring thing as others have suggested but also look at sugars and preservatives. cousin took her son off most preservative and he is a different child. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/535569/5-year-old-boys/#537083 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/535569/5-year-old-boys/#537083 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:04:12 -0700 mace-oz check for any new or upcoming teeth. my sons behaviour got really bad when he had teeth coming through. At that age (12 mths) most of his teeth had come through (and forgot more would), so thought he... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536239/how-can-i-stop-my-almost-one-year-old-from-pinching/#537077 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536239/how-can-i-stop-my-almost-one-year-old-from-pinching/#537077 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:51:32 -0700 mace-oz If all your bubs are quite young maybe have a midwife or health nurse visit mums group for a chat on foods ect. It can be very helpful to have them visit and sometimes they are more aproachable when... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536655/should-i-say-something/#537074 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536655/should-i-say-something/#537074 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:42:54 -0700 mace-oz Help i am bleeding after sex. I am 15 weeks pregnant and have had spotting previously but not for 5/6 weeks. It has upset me as i am having a very difficult time with this pregnancy. I am still... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/515841/bleeding-after-sex-during-pregnancy/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/515841/bleeding-after-sex-during-pregnancy/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:43:16 -0700 mace-oz I am having the same problem with my boy. I asked my family what to do and both my nan and brother dont feel like eating before 10 or 11, so he is not unique in his objections. then graze throughout... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/515719/breakfast-time-blues/#515838 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/515719/breakfast-time-blues/#515838 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:36:45 -0700 mace-oz The physio department in my local hospital hires them out to expectant mums, you can also try it before hiring. Contact them. (in australia) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/515806/tens-machine-is-it-any-good-/#515836 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/515806/tens-machine-is-it-any-good-/#515836 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:33:43 -0700 mace-oz during growth spurts my bub would sleep and eat more. I think from memory that these were about every four weeks but cant remember for sure. Congrats on your beautiful little boy. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/473044/normal/#474404 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/473044/normal/#474404 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:08:12 -0700 mace-oz Try omlettes (can be done in the microwave) this is a finger food my son will eat when nothing else works and you can hide veges in it. Grated zuchini, carrot, cheese, ham ect. Good luck http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/469226/food-dilema/#469793 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/469226/food-dilema/#469793 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:10:43 -0700 mace-oz ' I love you and that makes mummy sad' - I love that phrase and will have to keep it in mind for the furture when this is my delema. Great advice. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/468145/omg-omg/#468682 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/468145/omg-omg/#468682 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:56:38 -0700 mace-oz thank you to all you who replied. I was feeling like a faker having to get maternity clothes this early on. thanks for the comfort. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/467052/comfort/#467755 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/467052/comfort/#467755 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:46:24 -0700 mace-oz I had this problem with my first pregnancy. Although I never found a 'cure' I was told that it is your body readying you for lack of sleep to come. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466537/natural-sleeping-remidy/#467071 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466537/natural-sleeping-remidy/#467071 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:37:13 -0700 mace-oz In australia there are sexual health clinics that specialize in sexual health. This includes prenancy, abortion and stds ect. They are very nice and do not work on a name system. All tests ect done... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466765/abortion-question-/#467068 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466765/abortion-question-/#467068 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:35:17 -0700 mace-oz Dont forget there is the choice of toddler beds which are lower to the ground than single beds and use cot matresses so make it much less scary. We are thinking at the moment of upgrading to bed from... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466820/cot-to-bed/#467059 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466820/cot-to-bed/#467059 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:26:44 -0700 mace-oz this is a great recipe and we use it at all our functions. Good to as non alcoholic. Had it at my sons 1st birthday. Go slow with the gingerale (add that last) and taste as you go. We added too much... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466879/fruit-punch/#467055 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/466879/fruit-punch/#467055 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:21:07 -0700 mace-oz Hi guys, I have found out I am pregnant with number 2. I am 7 weeks along but am already looking pregnant. I am a big girl anyway but am soo bloated that my normal clothes dont fit. I am sooo much... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/467052/comfort/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/467052/comfort/ Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:17:00 -0700 mace-oz A peadiatrician is the best person to see if you are really concerned. The doctor specialise in child health so have more of an idea (most of the time) with where you child should be than you... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much/#404116 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403675/help-almost-3-yrs-old-and-does-not-talk-much/#404116 Thu, 31 May 2007 13:54:40 -0700 mace-oz Pack 000 and if bub is too small its not a problem. They grow into it. My boy was a 9 pound baby and 0000 where not an issue. Bond growsuit are what is recommended at the hospital (when i went... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403700/baby-sizes/#404111 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403700/baby-sizes/#404111 Thu, 31 May 2007 13:50:02 -0700 mace-oz When my son has a cold I use panadol and dimatapp. I am not sure at what age you can give this (my son started at 10months). it is used for allergies and clears up his congestion really well. You can... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403759/flu-remedies/#404102 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/403759/flu-remedies/#404102 Thu, 31 May 2007 13:44:32 -0700 mace-oz Just pulling this off the top of my head but have you tried or heard of the new ring?. Unsure of its name but it is inserted into the vagina and gives off lower does hormones than the pill as is goes... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355234/stopping-screwed-up-periods/#355510 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355234/stopping-screwed-up-periods/#355510 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:39:21 -0700 mace-oz This will sound weird but I used to put a toy in my mouth and shake it. This would distract them and then they will really really want to play with it because you had it. By the time he actually got... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354926/hates-the-nappy-change/#355120 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/354926/hates-the-nappy-change/#355120 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 01:00:19 -0700 mace-oz I found that when we went away (enven when we kept to routine) he was being so stimulated and getting soo much attention that when he got back home he expected this all the time. so found he would... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/348898/out-of-townout-of-wack/#349100 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/348898/out-of-townout-of-wack/#349100 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:35:49 -0700 mace-oz Your not nuts. I cryed for 2 weeks before my son's 1st birthday and would probably cryed for 3 or 4 weeks leeding up to his birthday but it is just after xmas so I had another focus. You little baby... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/348689/turning-oneand-im-upset/#348838 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/348689/turning-oneand-im-upset/#348838 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:18:13 -0700 mace-oz Definatly check out thyroid. It can show as (rapid - i think) unexplained weight loss or gain. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341881/my-daughter-weight-loss/#342101 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341881/my-daughter-weight-loss/#342101 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:06:15 -0700 mace-oz Butt in on any advice you hear her giving or contradict her advice by warning others. You just can't do much more. Recommend a 'great, fantastic book' you just read (like super-nanny or something to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341891/should-i-confront-her/#342095 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341891/should-i-confront-her/#342095 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:03:17 -0700 mace-oz Your sooo right about the large flowers and stripes.I just don't get it. Just because i am a size 20 do not mean I want to live in a 'house' dress. Alot of the outfits in my size are also designed... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/#342090 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/#342090 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:58:19 -0700 mace-oz He may have something 'stuck in his thraot'. The cough is his body trying to dislodge it and the vomiting is the reflex that follows the cough. My son had this and vomited for many hours until he was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341601/vomiting-phlegm/#341699 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341601/vomiting-phlegm/#341699 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:31:14 -0700 mace-oz thank guys, I have been freaking out trying to find the right dress now I can go for a slimming black and try to team it with a scarf or wrap. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/#341383 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/#341383 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:04:03 -0700 mace-oz great idea thanks. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/#341363 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/#341363 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:41:27 -0700 mace-oz Try doing a family activity (at home) then slip out of the activity and become a bystander. Then progress to you doing another activity further away (wash dishes ect). Great activity idea have... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341195/creating-s-stonger-realtionship-between-dad-and-toddler/#341361 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341195/creating-s-stonger-realtionship-between-dad-and-toddler/#341361 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:40:41 -0700 mace-oz Hi all, I am going to a formal wedding and am stuck. I am a plus size (20) and can only find dresses in my size (that aren't frumpy or priced over $70) in Black. Is is still bad taste to wear Black... I am going to a formal wedding and am stuck. I am a plus size (20) and can only find dresses in my size (that aren't frumpy or priced over $70) in Black. Is is still bad taste to wear Black...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/341355/wedding-blunders-to-wear-black-or-not/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:33:39 -0700 mace-oz Make sure you have regestered with centrelink Family section and started the process - its not automatic.  Then usually 2-3 weeks. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/340632/baby-bonus-maternity-payment/#341353 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/340632/baby-bonus-maternity-payment/#341353 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:29:18 -0700 mace-oz Anything can go into an omlette. I grate potato, carrot, zuchini ect (not all at once havn't tried that). or try putting flavoured mince and veges (or just veges) into a triangle of pastry (finger... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/337916/good-recipes-for-a-18mth-girl/#338107 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/337916/good-recipes-for-a-18mth-girl/#338107 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:12:02 -0800 mace-oz Whem bubs are teething thay are in pain. When we are unwell we don't feel like eating lots either (especially if its our teeth). Their eating patterns change wile teething - this is normal. Just give... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/336809/appetite-while-teething/#337234 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/336809/appetite-while-teething/#337234 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:50:00 -0800 mace-oz My husband claims he had growing pains as a child and thinks that every time our son winges its growing pains. He is jsut attention seeking at teh moment (I think). Do these exist. I was told an... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/331035/growing-pains-real-or-not/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/331035/growing-pains-real-or-not/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:01:23 -0800 mace-oz I zap the weetbix in the microwave to heat to a warm temp. This turns them to mush as much as preparing them in boiling water. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/328315/breakfast/#331030 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/328315/breakfast/#331030 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:53:37 -0800