The Official Daddies Club

laoislad · July 16, 2015, 06:54:32 PM

Quote from: muppet on July 16, 2015, 06:48:11 PM
FFS, when did this turn into the Mammies thread!

This reminds me of the men wearing make-up thread.

This one?

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=4681.0

Great thread in fairness.

maggie · July 17, 2015, 12:24:50 AM

Not enough mammies on here for a thread.

Who knew there were so many different types of pram. It's like a whole new world.

gawa316 · July 17, 2015, 06:05:04 AM

Quote from: maggie on July 17, 2015, 12:24:50 AM
Not enough mammies on here for a thread.

Who knew there were so many different types of pram. It's like a whole new world.

Loved our Quinny Buzz when we just had the one skitter. Have a Phil & Ted navigator that seats 2. Nice enough looking and good when up and running but a pain in the hole to take out, put extra seat on, adjust seats etc

Under Lights · July 17, 2015, 08:23:08 AM

Quote from: maggie on July 17, 2015, 12:24:50 AM
Not enough mammies on here for a thread.

Who knew there were so many different types of pram. It's like a whole new world.

We had a Jolie was our first. Its a light buggy which is great for in and around shopping centres and the likes- however wouldn't be ideal if you are out tramping country roads looking to get back in shape.
One of them iso-fix bases is essential for the car seat also.

OakleafCounty · July 17, 2015, 10:17:50 AM

Quote from: Under Lights on July 17, 2015, 08:23:08 AM
We had a Jolie was our first. Its a light buggy which is great for in and around shopping centres and the likes- however wouldn't be ideal if you are out tramping country roads looking to get back in shape.
One of them iso-fix bases is essential for the car seat also.

No it isn't. Why do you think that?

Hereiam · July 17, 2015, 10:24:43 AM

Quote from: OakleafCounty on July 17, 2015, 10:17:50 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on July 17, 2015, 08:23:08 AM
We had a Jolie was our first. Its a light buggy which is great for in and around shopping centres and the likes- however wouldn't be ideal if you are out tramping country roads looking to get back in shape.
One of them iso-fix bases is essential for the car seat also.

No it isn't. Why do you think that?

Another waste of money.

Under Lights · July 17, 2015, 10:29:54 AM

Quote from: OakleafCounty on July 17, 2015, 10:17:50 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on July 17, 2015, 08:23:08 AM
We had a Jolie was our first. Its a light buggy which is great for in and around shopping centres and the likes- however wouldn't be ideal if you are out tramping country roads looking to get back in shape.
One of them iso-fix bases is essential for the car seat also.

No it isn't. Why do you think that?

To just click in the car seat instead of messing around with seat belts. Great job whenever you are trying to get two into the car and away in a rush. Everythings a rush now.

screenexile · July 17, 2015, 10:45:03 AM

A word of advice lads on something that saved me a good £7-800.

The Missus had a friend in work who's last child had just started P2. She had a shedload of babystuff she was going to put on gumtree but offered us first refusal on it. We got a cot, 2 carseats, pushchair, changetable (Which we rarely use... are they needed?), baby sling, baby bath, bath seat, a bumbo (don't use it it's a f**king death trap once they're past a couple of months old). We got the lot for £300.

Definitely eye up friends or work colleagues whose children are past the baby stage and see if they'd be interested in selling any of their stuff it would save you money in the long run. The price of baby gear is absolutely scandalous!!

Under Lights · July 17, 2015, 10:56:38 AM

Weddings, babies, formals. All very over priced gear. People are willing to spend extortionate prices on happy occasions.
Agree about the buy off a colleague advice. Target women who are past their sell by date though. They'll only sell whenever they are done breeding.

CD · July 19, 2015, 12:27:48 PM

Right lads, our holiday plans have been curtailed due to a family illness and we can't travel too far from home - overnight at most. We usually spend most of the summer in Donegal but are stuck in Belfast. I need loads of suggestions for cheap days out with three kids under 6. This week has been a disaster with the terrible weather and we've exhausted all the indoor stuff the city has to offer. Thinking of Dublin Zoo and Tayto Park with a stay over this week. Anyone else done this - recommend any family friendly hotels for us?

Minder · July 19, 2015, 06:22:15 PM

Quote from: CD on July 19, 2015, 12:27:48 PM
Right lads, our holiday plans have been curtailed due to a family illness and we can't travel too far from home - overnight at most. We usually spend most of the summer in Donegal but are stuck in Belfast. I need loads of suggestions for cheap days out with three kids under 6. This week has been a disaster with the terrible weather and we've exhausted all the indoor stuff the city has to offer. Thinking of Dublin Zoo and Tayto Park with a stay over this week. Anyone else done this - recommend any family friendly hotels for us?

Regency in Dublin do packages & include tickets for Tayto Park or Dublin Zoo, thinking of doing it myself in August. €249 for two nights b&b and one evening meal and family pass to Zoo or Tayto Park, two adults & two children.

bridgegael · July 19, 2015, 06:32:22 PM

Furbies!! One could get booted over the fence very soon!

Christmas Lights · July 20, 2015, 10:38:26 AM

Quote from: CD on July 19, 2015, 12:27:48 PM
Right lads, our holiday plans have been curtailed due to a family illness and we can't travel too far from home - overnight at most. We usually spend most of the summer in Donegal but are stuck in Belfast. I need loads of suggestions for cheap days out with three kids under 6. This week has been a disaster with the terrible weather and we've exhausted all the indoor stuff the city has to offer. Thinking of Dublin Zoo and Tayto Park with a stay over this week. Anyone else done this - recommend any family friendly hotels for us?

I stayed in Pillo hotel last week in Ashbourne http://www.pillohotelashbourne.com/ and it was ideal for a couple of days away. Its only a 10 minute drive from Tayto park which is really good for the kids. The hotel itself has a great pool and its really family orientated. Basically there are children running everywhere so you aren't as stressed when yours is running about as well lol. Its very good for families, has a playroom as well and childrens disco on a Monday night.

Under Lights · July 20, 2015, 03:58:31 PM

Quote from: Christmas Lights on July 20, 2015, 10:38:26 AM
Quote from: CD on July 19, 2015, 12:27:48 PM
Right lads, our holiday plans have been curtailed due to a family illness and we can't travel too far from home - overnight at most. We usually spend most of the summer in Donegal but are stuck in Belfast. I need loads of suggestions for cheap days out with three kids under 6. This week has been a disaster with the terrible weather and we've exhausted all the indoor stuff the city has to offer. Thinking of Dublin Zoo and Tayto Park with a stay over this week. Anyone else done this - recommend any family friendly hotels for us?

I stayed in Pillo hotel last week in Ashbourne http://www.pillohotelashbourne.com/ and it was ideal for a couple of days away. Its only a 10 minute drive from Tayto park which is really good for the kids. The hotel itself has a great pool and its really family orientated. Basically there are children running everywhere so you aren't as stressed when yours is running about as well lol. Its very good for families, has a playroom as well and childrens disco on a Monday night.

What's the pool like? Distinct lack of photos on their website. What are they hiding like.

Stayed in a good family friendly hotel in Westport last year
http://www.westportwoodshotel.com/ Westport a lovely town.

Staying in the Holyrood next week should be good. They have a pool and bouncy castles etc so at least that will help if the poor weather continues.

omaghjoe · July 20, 2015, 06:43:21 PM

There is a Processed food theme park for kids.