http://www.minti.com/members/traceywestaway/comments/ Latest comments by traceywestaway on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk traceywestaway It's a hard one,but if she doesn't want you pittying her perhaps you could just let her know that you are there to listen to her if she needs to talk about it/her feelings, but otherwise will... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/912515/how-do-i-react-to-a-friends-miscarriage/#913659 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/912515/how-do-i-react-to-a-friends-miscarriage/#913659 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:58:41 -0800 traceywestaway Moving from a cot to a bed should be a gradual process. You can actually get plastic removable barriers that act like the sides of a cot. they just slide under the mattress and don't hem the child in... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/913365/beds/#913652 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/913365/beds/#913652 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:50:27 -0800 traceywestaway I had one child in cloth and one in disposables and they both took their time in training, so i don't know that it makes any difference which you use. They will do it in their own sweet time!!Good... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/909010/cloth-vs-disposable-for-toilet-training/#909171 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/909010/cloth-vs-disposable-for-toilet-training/#909171 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:59:07 -0800 traceywestaway It may be worth talking to her teachers to find out if there has been bullying or it maybe just as simple as she is overtired. They do teach alot about stranger danger etc in schools these days so... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/904107/my-6year-old-daughter-has-become-very-angry-with-me-ever-since-she-started-school-this-year-i-dont-know-why-she-has-turned-like-that/#904478 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/904107/my-6year-old-daughter-has-become-very-angry-with-me-ever-since-she-started-school-this-year-i-dont-know-why-she-has-turned-like-that/#904478 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:03:24 -0800 traceywestaway I suggest calling the washing machine sales/enquires where you bought it. or perhaps calling the detergent company, they all seem to have enquiries/problems lines these days.traceywestaway http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/904292/new-washing-machine-problems/#904472 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/904292/new-washing-machine-problems/#904472 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:58:58 -0800 traceywestaway This is great piece of advice http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10407/love-like-youve-never-known/#890423 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10407/love-like-youve-never-known/#890423 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:11:56 -0800 traceywestaway More than you need for baby eg. lots of grow suits (not too heavy weight coz generally hot in hospital). lots of bunny rugs and singlets and of course nappies. For yourself - nothing to hot and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885183/-what-should-i-pack-for-the-hospital/#885697 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885183/-what-should-i-pack-for-the-hospital/#885697 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:15:05 -0800 traceywestaway Schools are always trying to get parents more involved in the running of their kids schools, even in kinder. If you don't have any real objections to asking for or giving donations yourself then go... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885231/donations/#885688 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885231/donations/#885688 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:11:22 -0800 traceywestaway I think trying your child on adult yoghurt would be fine but just in small servings and see they react (tummy upsets etc). Just make it a gradual transition from baby yoghurt, childrens yoghurt (if... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/884332/yoghurt/#884581 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/884332/yoghurt/#884581 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:32:52 -0800 traceywestaway I drank coffee when i was pregnant and didn't have any problems. Just don't go overboard, limit yourself to say one a fortnight or something like that, make it something special, a treat, not just a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/884119/coffee-while-pregnant/#884578 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/884119/coffee-while-pregnant/#884578 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:28:47 -0800 traceywestaway Sounds familiar, my teenage daughter does the same thing!! It get to me too. It seems that no matter what age they are, they work out pretty quickly that if they don't get what they want from one... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/882392/help/#883201 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/882392/help/#883201 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:09:54 -0800 traceywestaway Great article http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10193/Re-Toddler-drinks-milk-from-bottle/#883170 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10193/Re-Toddler-drinks-milk-from-bottle/#883170 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:46:11 -0800 traceywestaway Great article http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10182/Letting-go-of-Young-Adult-children/#883168 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10182/Letting-go-of-Young-Adult-children/#883168 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:45:05 -0800 traceywestaway Just put your baby is a safe position(back) cushioned head. It will pass!! just keep in touch with your paedatrician, but sure it's nothing to worry about. All the best traceywestaway All the best
traceywestaway]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/861039/baby-jolts/#864936 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/861039/baby-jolts/#864936 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:31:40 -0800 traceywestaway Teething rings in the fridge have worked for my kids, also BONJELA (spelling maybe wrong) is a gel you can get for babies who are teething and that helps to numb gum area. good luck traceywestaway good luck
traceywestaway]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/861505/teething/#864932 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/861505/teething/#864932 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:24:38 -0800 traceywestaway yes everyone is different so don't worry. perhaps you are carrying a bit more fluid than you would normally, are your ankles puffy?? On a positive note, at least you will get plenty of wear out of... On a positive note, at least you will get plenty of wear out of...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/862054/why-/#864930 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/862054/why-/#864930 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:18:36 -0800 traceywestaway Milkshakes work for me!!traceywestaway http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/862336/treat-drinks/#864919 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/862336/treat-drinks/#864919 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:11:58 -0800 traceywestaway Try putting mittens on him so as to prevent too much damage to his face. All the best traceywestaway All the best
traceywestaway]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/862927/my-new-born-keeps-scraching-his-face-and-eyes/#864917 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/862927/my-new-born-keeps-scraching-his-face-and-eyes/#864917 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:09:48 -0800 traceywestaway Regression when toilet training is quite normal so don't beat yourself up about it, your child will get it eventually just be patient. traceywestaway traceywestaway]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/863229/what-did-i-do-wrong/#864916 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/863229/what-did-i-do-wrong/#864916 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:07:18 -0800 traceywestaway Your child is only six months?, it takes our hormones quite a while to recover from childbirth so i'm told. I had similar probs after my second child(many years ago now). So try not and stress too... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/864734/no-longer-attractive/#864907 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/864734/no-longer-attractive/#864907 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:51:57 -0800 traceywestaway i am only a social drinker and generally only drink wine. i have brought up my kids to understand the dangers of drinking to EXCESS but that a drink ocassionally is ok.I have a 17 yr old who has... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/863431/children-and-alcoholis-a-sip-or-taste-ok/#864206 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/863431/children-and-alcoholis-a-sip-or-taste-ok/#864206 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:06:53 -0700 traceywestaway Yes i agree with the other comment about putting in ice cubes/blocks made with juice. I had a similar challenge with one of my kids when they were younger. i tried the ice block thing, it seemed to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/863840/water/#864191 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/863840/water/#864191 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:54:06 -0700 traceywestaway If they (2)are happy at the present school let them continue.  as for the one perhaps ask why they want to change, are they unhappy? bullying?, if no momentous problem would develop from leaving... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/859341/should-we-change-high-schools/#859708 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/859341/should-we-change-high-schools/#859708 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:38:54 -0700 traceywestaway Caring for a baby takes a great deal of energy, emotion and organisation, so it's understandable that your drive.energy levels would be low. Don't be too hard on yourself, just remember to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/859496/wheres-the-love/#859700 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/859496/wheres-the-love/#859700 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:32:08 -0700 traceywestaway I only mixed hot water with formula, it may be better to stop the cow's milk (at least for a while) and see if the poo situation corrects itself, then at least you will be able to see if it was the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/859501/a-yucky-question/#859693 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/859501/a-yucky-question/#859693 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:23:45 -0700 traceywestaway Hi, I bought my older child a baby doll when i went into hospital to give birth, then we could play babies together. That seemed to work for us traceywestaway I bought my older child a baby doll when i went into hospital to give birth, then we could play babies together.
That seemed to work for us
traceywestaway]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/838757/should-we-buy-our-daughter-a-present-for-when-we-go-to-hosiptal-to-have-the-baby/#839438 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/838757/should-we-buy-our-daughter-a-present-for-when-we-go-to-hosiptal-to-have-the-baby/#839438 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:04:39 -0700 traceywestaway Hi, My first daughter was about 3 1/2 when sat in a chair and my second about 2 1/2 (with booster). There doesn't seem to be a specific age,but i guess you need to look at whether your child is... My first daughter was about 3 1/2 when sat in a chair and my second about 2 1/2 (with booster). There doesn't seem to be a specific age,but i guess you need to look at whether your child is...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/839424/highchair-to-chair/#839435 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/839424/highchair-to-chair/#839435 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:58:18 -0700 traceywestaway I have two teens who are reasonably happy to help around the house WHEN ASKED. (they seem to be blind the trail of mess they leave behind in a room). Rewards may work. - might be a special treat or... Rewards may work. - might be a special treat or...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/303627/helpful-children/#838002 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/303627/helpful-children/#838002 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:02:00 -0700 traceywestaway Great article, very informative. I agree that grief affects people in different ways. And it is hard when someone says 'i understand' because it is unlikely they or anyone else could have had your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8932/Dealing-With-Grief-Its-an-individual-thing/#837993 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8932/Dealing-With-Grief-Its-an-individual-thing/#837993 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:49:47 -0700 traceywestaway I have a 17year old daughter who thinks she knows better than her parents. i've found trying to control her only makes it worse! Try and keep the communication open and let her know that it's her... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/830782/15-year-olds/#832251 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/830782/15-year-olds/#832251 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:52:01 -0700 traceywestaway kids tend to like the sensation of biting, it feels goods and they can't quite comprehend that it is a bad thing to do at 2 years old. But they need to know there are consequences if they bite, what... But they need to know there are consequences if they bite, what...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/831908/biting-child/#832236 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/831908/biting-child/#832236 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:38:01 -0700 traceywestaway It could be caused by too much dairy, but unless you are giving her heaps and heaps of dairy i think it is more likely to be related to nappy rash. Just keep clean and put on nappy rash cream of your... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/832056/red-rash/#832232 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/832056/red-rash/#832232 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:29:26 -0700 traceywestaway What about Zahara Lee?? traceywestaway traceywestaway]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/832121/need-help-finding-a-middle-name-for-my-baby-girl-/#832230 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/832121/need-help-finding-a-middle-name-for-my-baby-girl-/#832230 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:25:37 -0700 traceywestaway Sounds like your little girls has a bit of urinary infection. maybe too much acid in what she is eating or too much juice?? I know it's hard to see them suffering but i don't think she needs the... I know it's hard to see them suffering but i don't think she needs the...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/832211/uti-in-my-3yo-girl/#832229 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/832211/uti-in-my-3yo-girl/#832229 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:23:46 -0700 traceywestaway Great article, thanks for sharing! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6729/-Drano-Hidden-dangers-you-can-never-be-too-safe-/#832218 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6729/-Drano-Hidden-dangers-you-can-never-be-too-safe-/#832218 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:16:30 -0700 traceywestaway I too have had a tubal ligation (some years ago now). It certainly was a hard decision but after successfully bringing  two beautiful girls into the world while dealing with uncontrollable... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6797/tubal-ligation/#827950 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6797/tubal-ligation/#827950 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:38:43 -0700 traceywestaway I swaddled both my kids for the first 2 months only and they have grown into two very well adjusted teenagers. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/826016/wrappingswaddling/#826530 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/826016/wrappingswaddling/#826530 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:12:21 -0700