Travelling with an infant!

We travel to Canada next week with our 5 month old 😬
I’m bricking it and in my head I’m packing everything but the kitchen sink - what are your travelling must haves or dos and don’ts??
Tia xxx

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Make sure you have those teething cookies my babygirl goes crazy for them and it keeps her occupied for a couple of minutes and gives you a little free time

- formula (if using) in ready made, plenty in your plane bag plus in the hold for return journey; you can take as much food etc as you need for baby so don’t think you’ve got to pack within usual limits
- change of clothes for anyone holding baby on the plane plus them, just in case
- put changing stuff in a smaller bag so you’re not tackling a change with huge rucksack etc in the tiny toilets
- feed on take off / landing or let them have a dummy
- downloaded screen time if you allow
- baby carrier for the other side through passport / waiting for bags
- lots of antibac wipes
- consider your own layers for the plane as it gets quite hot with baby on you
- fidget spinners, flap books etc, toys they’ve not seen before
- have a look if the airport you’re flying out of has a kid’s area for a bit of extra stimulation before getting on the plane x

We have most British formula but I would recommend bringing some just in case if you use it! Make sure to feed on take off and landing or use a pacifier.
You cant baby wear during take off and landing but I would recommend the carrier for the entire flight it makes life sooo much easier. You can check things like a car seat and pack n play to sleep in but most major cities have rentals as well.
Some folks recommend new toys but I found at that age I needed toys and books she was familiar with...she was also so stimulated by everything around her that she didn't use much.

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Was this a reasonable reaction ?

I have the most lovely mother in law and we’ve always had positive experiences with one another. The other day I went over to her house around 8pm and I wanted to put LO to bed while we watched the football match. While I was doing this I was struggling abit my methods wasn’t working and I guess the different environment and chatter wasn’t helping her fall asleep. My mother in law kept repeating “she’s not tired she doesn’t wanna sleep” not in a bad way but it made me feel quite overwhelmed bc I knew what my baby needed and yes she was tired just couldn’t get to sleep. BEFORE this she was also making comments about my LO being hot and uncomfortable and I should change her out of her dress into something comfy (which I had already known and was in the process of doing)

The combination of repeatedly being told what to do and my baby being fussy was getting to me a little so I was getting very frustrated but out of respect I said nothing to her. My husband walked in and she immediately started telling him “the baby doesn’t want to sleep “. This pissed me off a lot and my husband couldn’t pick up on it until I discreetly told him to come outside and I explained my frustration and thankfully he understood so well (considering it was the first negative interaction I’ve had with his mum) and afterwards told his mum I’ve got it and to just let me be which I respected so much.

I’m wondering if I overreacted ?

How would you feel about this rejection

We’re out of town, came across an AMAZING bargain deal of someone rehoming a reptile in this vacation area that I’ve wanted FOR EVER and I’m head over heels at the opportunity and seriously cheap price. Everything included, just have to pick up at a later time tomorrow evening. Husband saw our texts before I even did and he shut it down without any info, didn’t change his mind on it no matter what I explained. He knows I’ve wanted this for so many years and that I’m an avid collector of this animal in statues and trinkets etc. Devastated he won’t change his mind just because he “doesn’t want it” even though he wouldn’t have to do anything for upkeep, just let me buy food and occasionally product. I feel like out of our current spending habits it’s not too much to ask since he buys new shoes and things for his motorcycle very often. I’m conflicted how upset I should be about this cause I know he’s actively stamping out my happiness with this purchase. Yeah, I can see that it’s unnecessary but isn’t that life? Can’t I enjoy it? 😞

On a scale of 1-10, how pissed would you be? Would you say something, and if so, what issues would you want to chat about

For the record, my husband is pretty hands on and a good dad. I work from home with our 11m old. I get 1.5hrs to go to the gym once a week during her and our toddler’s awake hours. Otherwise I go while they are sleeping.

Well, I get back from the gym today. My husband said “oh I accidentally put our 11m old down an hour early at 8:30a so I woke her after 5m”. Ffs she has had a 9:30a nap since she was 5 weeks old. I always leave her sleep sack on her change table. Instead, he has thrown a whole washing basket of CLEAN clothes across the laundry searching for her other one. Next, he broke the diaper bin (again) taking out the dirty bag so I had to fix it. Fast forward to this afternoon. I’m throwing the ball for our dog outside with our toddler. She goes inside to where my husband is with our 11m. I’m watching them through the door. Toddler appears to be hugging 11m old who then starts screaming. My toddler has bit her naked back right in front of husband. I’m fucking over it. Like, can I even leave them to go to the gym or outside alone?!!!

Cold sore ?

Hi could anyone tell me if these look like cold sores or just a dribble rash, my babies 6 months currently got 4 teeth coming in :) I’ve never had a cold sore and neither has dad and we don’t let anyone kiss his face so I’m not sure what one would look like

Potty training

Just wanted to know everyone's options of which potty they have got? Following on from the previous post (not mine), I decided to get a potty for my little girl. I am looking on Amazon and I was going to get the Nuby Beginner's Potty Training Seat with Removable bowl but I haven't bought it yet because I wondered if it would be better to get a potty that looks like a toilet?? Thoughts please 🙏

How did you transition for bottle feeds to solids when your toddler didn’t eat enough?

My little one she is 17 months she is having up to 5 bottles a day. We try to feed her solids first and if she would enough we would skip a bottle or give her a smaller bottle.
How did you do as this seems very lengthy and we are not being very successful so far?
Did you use a more cold turkey approach just skipping a bottle or did you cut down the quantity?
Thanks a lot!