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@darthklim I don't see the need to bath every day. Kids' sweat doesn't smell, and all the dirtier areas can be cleaned with wipes. Dropping it from your bed routine would save 30 minutes

@amayasasaki Those are all disingenuous delaying tactics. Just say "Bedtime, no more potty" and nothing else. She wants your attention, don't give it. When my son was at the same stage we put a baby gate just outside his door. He could open the door but get no further. When he opened the door...

@sdw3 I have the option but I choose not to take it. My mother was effectively the main caregiver for my niece - minded her until 4 yo, then collected from school, did all the meals, etc. My brother and his wife completely took advantage of it. I bring my son to my parents regularly, and they...

@mikeydb As soon as they start climbing out of the cot they need to have a bed, whatever form it takes. No question about that. The issue is that the child will be excited about the change and will be very unsettled for a while. My son took about 6 weeks to get over it before he started...

@kathleenloveschrist Do you find Calpol makes a difference. We tried one night, but didn't notice any difference in his teething symptoms

@bobrobert Disagree. Our little had his first top tooth about 3 - 4 weeks ago, and the other has been pressed against the skin since then but hasn't come through. All the signs are there, it's just taking a while. I wouldn't encourage people to get worried after one week, it can take much...

@akblessings Every child is different. I have two (different) friends whose children slept 12+ hours consistently since they were a few months old. No trouble, just easy sleepers. One's a girl, one's a boy. Our son was very difficult at the start: he needed contact sleep day and night for the...