Emma - I usually do the same with the dummy - boil them every other day but usually just sit them in boiling water from the jug...

As for baths, we do bathe DD every night but it is for relaxation and routine so she knows it is time for night time sleep. We use wipes only through convience - hopefully they wont damage her skin using them all the time (not sure).

Tracey - it is like that in australia some times isnt it. The last 2 places we lived we knew our neighbours... when we bought our house we knew everyone from the street (bought a puppy and all the kids came to visit - great way to meet the neighbours lol). Where we are now we also know our neighbours which is nice because if they are having parties you can call them at midnight and ask them to be quieter or if you need something quickly they will pop over. QUite nice actually.