Could I manage a new puppy along with my 7-month-old? We have just moved to a house in the countryside. Our neighbours have offered us a puppy from their forthcoming litter which we are thrilled about, as I long for a dog. Our son Tom is 7 months now and is a happy, contented baby. […]
Continue ReadingWhat are the dangers of rough play with a 10-month-old? What are the dangers of rough play with a ten-month-old? My husband likes to play with James in a very physical way, which leaves me unable to watch. I have told him of the dangers of flipping James’ neck too much, but James seems to […]
Continue ReadingMy 8.5mth daughter has started to become very clingy to me despite going to nursery twice a week My 8.5mth daughter has just started to become very clingy towards me. If she knows I am in the room she will whinge until I pick her up but isn’t a cuddly baby. She loved sitting with […]
Continue ReadingMy daughter of 6mths screams whenever we go into shops. What can I do? My baby hates any sort of shops. She is fine in the pram out and about but really screams in any shop. The supermarket was the first place, so I tried the supermarket with the pram but that still didn’t help. […]
Continue ReadingWhat should I be doing to help my 11mth son who has had a few changes recently and is far less settled? My son was previously a perfect Gina baby, sleeping well for all naps and eating well. We moved house 2 months ago, I started work 1 month ago. My son started to become […]
Continue ReadingAt 8.5 months old my son is crawling fast and into everything Although I was excited when my son began to crawl at 7.5 months, I had no idea how much chaos he would begin to cause. I seem to be constantly tidying up and putting back the books and videos he pulls from the […]
Continue ReadingWhat type of toys should I give my 9-month-old baby ? What toys should my 9 month old be playing with? We have a basket full of rattles and soft-shaped contrast toys which I think she is bored with now. I look in the shops and think most things look either too difficult or too […]
Continue ReadingHow do we manage to stay with relatives with our 11-month-old daughter? In July, when Jessie will be 11 months we have been to asked to stay with my husbands aunt and uncle. They have never had children so I am very apprehensive about how we will manage with a crawler in their house. The […]
Continue ReadingHow do I adjust the routines to help my 8mth son adapt to his new nursery? My son is due to start nursery in 2 weeks time and I would appreciate your advice on how I adapt his routine to fit in with the 3 days he will go to nursery. I am going to […]
Continue ReadingHave you any advice for potty training when using cloth nappies? My daughter has been on Gina’s routines since birth – they have worked brilliantly – thank you. Although she is only 8-months-old, I have a copy of Gina’s potty training book and have glanced through it. Does Gina have any special advice to give […]
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