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Here are some tips to help you recieve the best answers to your questions. - Read back over your question before you press post. This will ensure it makes sense and reads well. - Prective text can really let you down, so make sure you check that your question hasn't changed into something you didn't intend it too. - Make sure you give your question context, so sometimes a little back story is...
You asked for a private community... We've built it for you. The new website is an ambitious project to bring together both community and privacy in a way that encourages positivity and openness. Since the launch of the new site we have received a huge influx of frequently asked questions about how the new website works and how it effects the community. Here they are. Will all questions be on the...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. I am after some healthy snack ideas for my 15 month old – something other than sandwiches and fruit, as I feel like that’s all she ever eats! Any recipes you have come across that your L.O’s love? Ones that can be frozen would be great too. She is 16 months old. Thanks! Kelly: Put some yoghurt in...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Headlice. Help! Need I say more? How do I get rid of headlice? Samantha: They don’t go away, there is always one kid that has them, and by the time you clear them from your kids heads, they are making the rounds again. Use conditioner and comb, cheapest and easiest to use. We have used all of the...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. My son LOVES his bottle to go to sleep, but we both feel it is time to go. We are tired of having to make bottles in the middle of the night also. Any suggestions to make this easier for us all? Laurene: My mum (who has a bachelor in children’s services, did home day care worked in child care...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. What is the average amount of times you have sex a week? Wondering if my husband is getting enough… What is normal? J: What is this sex you speak of? Lol S: My husband would say not enough. Lol…. R: I’m 25 and I have 2 kids with a young fit fiancé and I’d be lucky to have sex once a month P: We...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Looking for some new ideas to jazz up the kids lunchboxes for school! Anyone got some ideas for us? Thanks! Sara: We do carrot/celery stick, cheese cubes, popcorn, wraps, fruit salads, homemade muffins, quiches, savoury muffins, carrot cake/muffins… Jess: Savoury muffins, mini pizza’s made on...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. My little newborn (1 week old) loves sleeping next to me, but it’s hard to get a good nights sleep while worrying I might squish her! Or set her up to encourage bad sleeping habits. I think hubby is also tired of not having our cuddling time… Any suggestions on how to gentle ease her into her own...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. The funny things that kids say! Here are our top ten answers! Enjoy! Sarah: Whilst in a petrol station one morning a group of Muslim women walked in in full cover ( sorry not sure of correct terms! ) in black. My gorgeous six year old at the time yelled out excitedly “Mummy look – ninjas!!!!”...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. The dreaded dummy! It’s time to go! How did you get rid of it? My toddler continues to chew through them and we are tired of buying new ones… Thanks!! Tamara: Just throw it out and deal with it the frustration! It will pass – it’s hard but works. Done it with both mine although they were younger...