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To ask what the most BRILLIANT advice/suggestion you've seen on here is?

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SpikySausage · 22/04/2025 15:48

Inspired by the other thread with a similar title!

Maybe not advice/suggestion as such, but I wouldn't have got my Mirena coil had I not been persuaded by the balance of views on here and enough positive feedback that it could work out well. It has been lifechanging, I wish I had done it 20 years ago, I could have avoided years of pain.

My new one is tretinoin. It's only been a few weeks but I already think I will be using this for the rest of my life. Why have I spent so much money on expensive and less efficacious creams?

Without wanting to control the direction of the thread, I wasn't thinking of LTB type advice. More immediately implementable things that someone could try today! (Although MN has definitely educated me in matters such as 'the script', narcissism, emotional abuse, and trans/gender critical matters!)

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Cornishbelle · 24/04/2025 13:08

I'm here for robot mower advice too!

Wallywobbles · 24/04/2025 13:00

@IBelieveinSomething what robot mower do you have?

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 24/04/2025 12:59

Loving this thread, thank you OP and all contributors!

andthat · 24/04/2025 12:48

GarageBlues · 23/04/2025 13:03

I am the only person who has not lost weight, by not drinking alcohol any more, it’s so sad

Don’t feel sad. Feel good about the longer term health benefits you are giving yourself. Health is better than skinny!

itcouldhavebeenme · 24/04/2025 12:47

AFrogInABog · 24/04/2025 09:47

You’re not supposed to do that because you’re supposed to use boiling water to dissolve the formula so that you kill any bacteria in the formula.

What you can do is add a shot of boiling water to the formula, dissolve it and then make up the rest of the volume of the feed with cooled boiled water so that it’s at drinking temperature immediately.

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Never had any issue, had friends do the same and my SIL also did this once she saw me doing it.

Both kids very healthy. But then I didn't really sterilise lots of things - I did sterilise bottles due to milk bacteria however.

sueelleker · 24/04/2025 12:45

Ohyeahwaitaminute; When I'm freezing home-made stock, I pour it into small square storage boxes, then when it's frozen I just turn the blocks out a store them in a freezer bag.

winnieanddaisy · 24/04/2025 11:50

murasaki · 23/04/2025 14:13

Those look good, but my issues seem to be at the sides rather than the ends.

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i second Rise and Fall fitted sheets they are elasticated all the way round and really don’t move . They are not cheap but worth every penny.

Calliopespa · 24/04/2025 11:26

CherryRipe1 · 24/04/2025 10:11

Absolutely does work, I've had raging utis twice in my life but try to avoid antibiotics like the plague. Also sterling advice from a mumsnetter was to stop/start peeing. She received this advice from a top urologist who said the bugs cling on for dear life when we pee using their hooks, and relax when we stop so this method flushes more out.

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Eeeeeeeeww!! Hooks!!?? 😕

upsofloating · 24/04/2025 10:36

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 24/04/2025 10:07

Precious First Born

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Well the context was enjoying PFB in a stew 😁

TheWiseJadeLurker · 24/04/2025 10:12

https://amzn.eu/d/8ZmPO8y

2 morning and 1 evening
also if you drink shakes add d-mannose powder, i use the Holland and Barratt one, nice flavour and easy. At the same time take the tablets.

CherryRipe1 · 24/04/2025 10:11

SparklyGlitterballs · 23/04/2025 12:19

Similarly, a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in water to fend off cystitis. Drink a glass every 3-4hrs. My elderly mum has used this remedy for years.

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Absolutely does work, I've had raging utis twice in my life but try to avoid antibiotics like the plague. Also sterling advice from a mumsnetter was to stop/start peeing. She received this advice from a top urologist who said the bugs cling on for dear life when we pee using their hooks, and relax when we stop so this method flushes more out.

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 24/04/2025 10:07

upsofloating · 24/04/2025 08:37

I think it might be a micro-typo for PBF (plant based foods) x

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Precious First Born

60andcounting · 24/04/2025 10:05

PaintDecisions · 24/04/2025 08:37

Just spray with Elbow Grease, leave for a bit and it'll all but wipe off. May needs to do it twice. Magic stuff.

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I think hand sanitizer works for this.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa · 24/04/2025 09:58

CJ78 · 24/04/2025 09:54

Mounjaro - I missed this post, can anyone link it here please? I’m looking into Mounjaro / Ozempic but want to hear from ‘real’ users on results / side effects and how where you get it from please? 🙏🏼

There is a whole board for injectable wait loss. Mounjaro has better results and fewer side effects. There is a lot of research out there into the side effects. I’ve found as long as made the right food choices I don’t have any side effects but I haven’t gone up a dose level every month.

CJ78 · 24/04/2025 09:54

Mounjaro - I missed this post, can anyone link it here please? I’m looking into Mounjaro / Ozempic but want to hear from ‘real’ users on results / side effects and how where you get it from please? 🙏🏼

GingerLiberalFeminist · 24/04/2025 09:50

Ok today I have learned (a) what soda crystals are and (b) how to use them! Well done MN!

AFrogInABog · 24/04/2025 09:47

itcouldhavebeenme · 24/04/2025 08:54

This is for those who are using formula (whether from the beginning or later on).

No need to keep formula milk warm or cold, just prepare on the go. Brilliant when out and about and in the middle of the night!

The best tip ever:

  • Fill bottles with boiling water - let water cool to room temperature. You can then bring bottles (with water) with you wherever you go.
  • Buy a formula powder dispenser - each segment is for one feed/bottle.
  • Then when you need a bottle prepared, you just empty the powder into the bottle and shake - voila, milk is ready!

All my kids got used to room temperature milk no problem.

It made it so easy to travel and go out and no need for cool bags or to warm the milk up in the middle of the night.

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You’re not supposed to do that because you’re supposed to use boiling water to dissolve the formula so that you kill any bacteria in the formula.

What you can do is add a shot of boiling water to the formula, dissolve it and then make up the rest of the volume of the feed with cooled boiled water so that it’s at drinking temperature immediately.

TropicofCapricorn · 24/04/2025 09:44

Worriedsickmostofthetime · 24/04/2025 09:37

And surely if it doesn’t fit the one way the next logical step would be to try the other way?

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And the bed is wider than it is long...I'm so confused as to why people are confused 🤔

Cherrysoup · 24/04/2025 09:41

LuckyAnt · 23/04/2025 23:51

Haven't read whole thread so someone else might have answered, but just in case: D Mannose available from lots of places, including Boots, just google it. I get mine here: https://tinyurl.com/yju2m92c
It's a type of naturally occurring sugar whose molecular structure locks on to the cystitis-related bacteria in the bladder, making it easier for you to wee it away the next time you empty your bladder. There'll be dosage guidance on the packaging but you can't overdose as it's not a pharmaceutical, it's just sugar. I take as frequently as I feel I need it.
For the first one or two doses, try not to drink too much water (counter intuitive when you have cystitis, I realise), so you give it enough time in the bladder to lock on to the bacteria (ie so you're not wee-ing out too quickly before it can work, or diluting it too much in the bladder).

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Started him on them yesterday, I'm surprised at the lack of resistance!

Worriedsickmostofthetime · 24/04/2025 09:37

Conniebygaslight · 24/04/2025 08:12

I can't believe it either....😂

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And surely if it doesn’t fit the one way the next logical step would be to try the other way?

Crikeyalmighty · 24/04/2025 09:36

@BlackBeltInOrigami I like the garlic one but all are good - they are often where you find tinned stuff like tinned chilli or Frey bentos pies etc

Jellycatspyjamas · 24/04/2025 09:29

If travelling with small children use an over the door shoe holder to pack. Pack full outfits, roll them up and place each complete outfit in one shoe holder space - enough for each day/activity. Use any left over spaces for nappies, wipes, and bathroom supplies. Roll the whole thing up into your bag or suitcase. When you arrive simply unroll and hang over a door - everything you need is easily on hand. Saved me so much stress travelling with two small children.

76s · 24/04/2025 09:27

SpikySausage · 22/04/2025 16:25

@Hatty65 this seams thing is new news. I have been battling this issue. I think I got my recent ones from linen bundle who helpfully put a tab in saying short side and long side, but I still end up a bit flummoxed - would have been even better if they put in head/foot and side!

I have used a sharpy pen and have written ‘top’ with arrows at the top of the quilt. Game changer after years of pissing about

Lovelyview · 24/04/2025 09:10

forrestfrankfan · 24/04/2025 07:00

Thank you I'll give that last one a go. Nothing else has worked so far and tried all sorts!

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Just try some vegetable oil first.