Babies born~September 1st-15th 2009 #1

[Taurean]

How big is the frame Janine? I had thought about getting one but am wondering if I could just use the frame from out hammock. I think that stands at 1.3 mtrs. Being able to take it outside would be good

[Janine1511]

How big is the frame Janine? I had thought about getting one but am wondering if I could just use the frame from out hammock. I think that stands at 1.3 mtrs. Being able to take it outside would be good

It's about 2 metres high, and prob a metre or so wide at the legs. I don't think yours would be high enough for the chain to link through at the right height. You could always give it a go first though as they are $100.

[Taurean]

Hmmm. Might give it a go with the hammock frame first and see what it's like. My sister reckons it will work...providing Izzy doesn't try to launch herself too high!!

[Janine1511]

Pooley,

Thought this might help clarify the new rules for carseats.

This is QLD rules, and this information was found on Kidsafe Qld website - Kidsafe Queensland It may be different for other users in different states.

It states the NEW QLD guidelines effective March 2010 are as follows:

(this is taken from the brochure for child restraint usage valid March 2010 which can be found here http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/reso...s_brochure.pdf)

0 - 6 months
Less than 8kg
Rearward facing baby capsule or infant restraint

6 - 12 months
8 - 12 kgs
rearward or forward facing infant restraint

Safety Tips

*babies should change from rearward to forward facing restraint at approx 8 - 12kgs, this will vary depending on brand of restraint.

*check the manufacturers information and product guidelines on the child restraint to ensure correct usage.


So basically from 8 - 12kgs it's up to you if you want him forward or rearward facing. Frazer is your baby, it's your carseat, and the decision is YOURS.

Give Frazer a big kiss from Emily! xx

[Sanchez]

For those people that have thier nose out of joint because someone was just trying to pass along some information they might not have considered - you need to let it go.

Nobody was trying to change your decision or say you were a bad mother - they were mearly pointing out some more information you may have not seen.

And for the person that wrote a facebook status about this - not cool.

[Pooley]

Sanchez- The problem wasn't the passing on of the information, it was the fact others were basing comments on it, which was actually incorrect for Queensland. Therefore making me look as though I had considered the child safety laws and was choosing to ignore them. The information Janine posted was up to date and correct for Qld and far different to the information posted on this website. She was obviously trying to clarify that. Thanks Janine.

I'm not sure who posted anything about this on facebook but it's no one I'm friends with.

[Artechim]

The problem with on-line groups is that things can easily be taken the wrong way. The way I read it didn't at all suggest that anyone was doing anything wrong. We all care about our children and are doing what is best for our families. Shall we all just move on?

Taurean, go the Jumperoo! Amelia has been in it for about 6 weeks now and she bounces up a storm, has a break and plays with the toys and then gets jumping again. She loves it.

So many bubs in this group are getting teeth so early! Nothing in the that department happening here, but I am happy because I still vividly remember breastfeeding a bub with sharp new teeth lol

Amelia has done really well with the IL visit, she was happy as larry to be held by anyone which is a contrast to DS who was Captain Clingy-pants and cried after a couple of minutes and just wanted me.

Someone was asking about entertainment for them - I would suggest things like the Jumperoo or exersaucer, that have the little activities on them. When they are sitting an inflatable ball pit is fun. If you want to try before you buy, check out your local Toy Library and see if they have one for hire.

[Janine1511]

Nobody may have been trying to say Pooley was a bad mother, but when she has defended her decision numerous times and is still copping criticism for it in this thread and via PM, you have to wonder how it makes her feel about herself and her parenting skills.... I felt the need to post the current information for us in Qld so that it was clear and not just heresay, about what someone thinks the new laws may be. I haven't personally attacked anyone in any of my posts, I was merely getting the correct information direct from the source.

As for the facebook status, I do hope Sanchez, that you are not referring to my status yesterday? Before I go copping criticism for something I haven't done wrong either, I can tell you that it was a vague comment about my decision to formula feed Emily and some crap statistics spouted at me that isn't even mentioned anywhere on the ABA website. I shouldn't really have to explain every facebook status, this isn't high school.

This isn't group I think I can come to for advice, now that we've all got babies and different parenting ideas it seems more like a place to be judged and critisised by others who think their way is the only way and what they are doing has to be the best way because it works for them. I think you underestimate how your "helpful" information has made Pooley feel. None of us are experts, doesn't matter how many books you've read, or how many DVD's you've seen, at the end of the day we do what we do because it works for us. We're never all going to agree, but sometimes you just have to bite your tongue and ignore the need to be right all the time. Saying things like "you might like to rethink that" is unnecessary, condescending and makes the other person feel like absolute crap.