Andie I have heard it is best to keep them rearward facing as long as possible. Some carseats go up to 12kg - the MEridian (by SNS) andanother of theirs. Could you buy a mirror so you can see him more easily? You can get some teddybear ones or boring rectangle ones. I swear everyone thought they were a great idea when E was born - I think we got 2 or 3 and we don't use any. We have a stationwagon and there isn't really anywhere to affix it safely - and without blinding the oncoming driver.

Jo- I forgot to say Isabella is doing really well When I started top ups E put on lots too, but he also had a growth spurt. He tends to chub up then thin down and get taller.

Mel - Biting hurts! I have been told to say "NO, that hurts mummy and look away". Since E has had his teeth he does it lots, especially when he decides he isn't hungry so will just play. The first time, it hurt but the little brat had this huge cheeky grin and I am trying to tell him off and he was just looking so cute. I was trying not to laugh. HE is growing up too fast and already knows all the tricks to get out of trouble. There have been worse bites though where I haven't laughed. Not much I can suggest that you aren't already doing. MAybe put him o nthe floor and walk away and give him a plastic spoon or chew toy and say you bite this not mummy? Would be hard to do though and although they are young I am sure they know. Nipples are poorly designed - they need bite guards around them and need to be even stretchier. Man it is amazing how much they can stretch. I sometimes have to remind E to detach before he stickybeaks around. Goodluck. I know they say not to as it could interfere with feeding but could you put bonjela on his gums before a feed? It might soothe them enough to stop him biting.

We went out to friends for dinner last night, first time we had gone out to someones place in a while. I was wondering if I should take the portacot and was seriously considering buying a kinderkot but he eventually went to sleep in the pram from about 8ishpm, till I had to wake him just before midnight. the pram worked out well because we could 'rock' him. He was really really good. LEts hope he is just as good next time

Gee I can ramble

HAve a great day everyone