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Carly2 · 26/08/2006 23:45

Hi There,

Im currently looking for my mindees, preferably an under 1 and two under 5s and was just wondering exactly what equiptment i will need.

Do mums supply anything or do i need to buy changing mat, high chair, push chair, bouncers etc and how many toys should i buy? my partner has two children aged 9 and 4 so we have a few infant toys but not sure how many i will need.

Thank you

Carly x

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Katymac · 26/08/2006 23:52

You will need your own stuff

You might need a double buggy, prob a travel cot and up to 3 highchairs???

I wouldn't buy anything until you get a child

How long have you been regiatered?

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Carly2 · 27/08/2006 09:38

Hiya,

Been registered just over a week, so do you think i should buy my stuff as I go along then?

Put some ads in the local supermarket and newsagent yesterday so just waiting for the phone to ring, and then i can hand my notice in at work!

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lottiesmummy · 27/08/2006 09:41

Took me 8 mths to find work, I live in an area with lots of childminders... try freecycle... quite a lot of people getting rid of double buggies highchairs etc.. also try your local netmums, I just bought a double buggy for £20.. good luck xxx

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Carly2 · 27/08/2006 09:45

OMG!!! 8 MONTHS!!!

I hope it doesnt take me that long!!!! I cant wait to give up my job and work for myself, im so excited!!!

will try that site for my buggy etc.

Thanks v much x

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Katymac · 27/08/2006 09:56

Carly - really don't don't anything until you have a firm booking

It could take a while
You might end up with 3 under 5 instead of 2 under 5 and 1 under 1
You might end up with afterschool children and no babies

Wait & see - make a list so if a 6mo turns up...you know what to buy & if a 10 yo turns up you know what to buy

Don't spend any money until you definately have the child (ie the first months money fro the mum)

lottiesmummy · 27/08/2006 09:57

do you need a link? for the netmums?? or freecycle?? also at the moment tesco are having a sale on kids outdoor toys I heard.

I think mine took a while as there is loads of competition here, I have someone starting this tues... can't wait

xxx

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Carly2 · 27/08/2006 10:08

Yes please, if thats okay, send me the links,

Also, Argos have a huge sale on which ends tomorrow, if anybody needs anything, go to www.argos.co.uk nearly everything is half price! (including bratz to my partners daughters delight!!!)

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lottiesmummy · 27/08/2006 10:59

netmums

freecycle

lottiesmummy · 27/08/2006 11:00

netmums other link not working sorry

nzshar · 27/08/2006 11:29

Slight thread hijack here sorry carly

Great news about the new mindee lottiesmummy your getting your first just as im finishing my firsts contract up as it didnt work out ....im on the look out again

Your new mindee isnt a 3 and half year old boy is he? LOL

lottiesmummy · 27/08/2006 11:34

no a 2yr old girl lol

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