Hey there!

RE: solids and allergies - I think what I have read is that solids won't actually cause the allergies themselves, BUT if you are predisposed to allergies, starting solids early could exacerbate them. So I guess some people choose to wait, because how do you know whether your child might have a predisposition? In my case, I am asthmatic, and had some mild food allergies as a child, meaning that Amelie is more likely to have allergies too. So I will be putting off solids until I absolutely have to give them!

OK, Christmas presents! Very exciting! I am going to get Amelie a little gold padlock bracelet. I had one when I was a baby and still have it in my jewellery box- it's so gorgeous! I'm not sure how easy they are to find in jewellery shops, though, might have to start looking soon. I will also be asking rellies for lots of books, as I'm getting tired of the ones we have already.

Just thought I'd share with you my weight loss (I'm a bit proud of it!!)- I'm actually below my pre-pregnancy weight- YAY! All I have been doing is a little walking and lots of breastfeeding LOL!! My little chubba bubba has taken it all off me- wish I could lose weight that easily normally!

mrsdaisy - did your MCHN say why you shouldn't be using sunscreen? I have used it once on Amelie- as we were going to the beach and was planning to go again this week as it's so stinking hot! I will be going in the evening though. Amelie didn't have any reaction, but is there something long term that I'm missing?

Well, I'm off to decorate my meringues that I've made for mothers group this morning! Catch you soon!