tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post3680365059868198119..comments2024-01-24T14:52:54.233+11:00Comments on My Black Cardigan: A pram for my boyNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10921667979758743998noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-27429614862232898012011-11-22T19:27:49.881+11:002011-11-22T19:27:49.881+11:00My little girl loves to use his sisters dolls pram...My little girl loves to use his sisters dolls pram, however he does tend to push trucks around in it instead of dolls! funny fellow:)black cardiganhttp://blackcardigancardigan.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-14599295701773865382010-02-14T15:10:45.462+11:002010-02-14T15:10:45.462+11:00Great job on the pram, Nik. Isn't E only pract...Great job on the pram, Nik. Isn't E only practising to be a Daddy, like little girls play "Mummies"??Treacle Beakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03248167473517948203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-30316336426969770182010-02-08T10:32:10.068+11:002010-02-08T10:32:10.068+11:00Have a little boy her that pushes a pink pram - I ...Have a little boy her that pushes a pink pram - I am not concerned and he has a doll too (his name is Max - named by his loving big sister:)<br /><br />Dont worry to much - I dont care what others think anymore.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600462735290326334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-18370471449348459682010-02-03T23:17:09.849+11:002010-02-03T23:17:09.849+11:00At christmas Caleb was more interested in POppy...At christmas Caleb was more interested in POppy's pressies than his own. It didn't bother me at all but Glen was a bit funny. I think that perhaps it is easier for Mum's to love the nurturing side. He use to love fabric shops and sewing too. Having said that Poppy would break his right arm for a car too. I think that you can have the best of both worlds inadvertently when you have both boy and girls toy around.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10521174979832937974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-3647373968862097942010-02-01T13:37:10.238+11:002010-02-01T13:37:10.238+11:00I used to laugh at boys and girls fighting for pus...I used to laugh at boys and girls fighting for pushing prams around at playgroup... they ALL love it until it is time to help mum pushing the trolley's job at the supermarket and then Noone wants to do it:)!!Not fair:))))heeheeSandrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723183478616735298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-84342273697633534822010-01-31T20:34:06.686+11:002010-01-31T20:34:06.686+11:00Oh the pram looks gorgeous! I have bought many a p...Oh the pram looks gorgeous! I have bought many a pink thing for my little boy (well except clothing) but I'm afraid people really do react - why is it OK for a little girl to have a blue sippy cup but not OK for a boy to have a pink one? Having said all that I haven't bought him a pram, which he would love, because I couldn't get one that wasn't pink. Why didn't I think of changing the fabric? Clever lady!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-13822224995878359642010-01-29T23:00:38.871+11:002010-01-29T23:00:38.871+11:00:-):-)triciahttp://littleecofootprints.typepad.com/little_eco_footprints/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-57656531271207164192010-01-29T16:34:04.554+11:002010-01-29T16:34:04.554+11:00gorgeous recovering job!
We have a hand-me-down ...gorgeous recovering job! <br /><br />We have a hand-me-down doll stroller here too, and it gets used at least as much by Cole as by Immy. And don't get me started on them breastfeeding their babies...my heart still aches a little at the sight of my too, sitting side by side, making *drinking* noises and nursing their wee *babies* with such care and attention (only to then fling them onto the floor by the leg. ahem)...the general *we* highly annoys me sometimes - how are boys supposed to grow into men who are caring and empathetic and comfortable in being nurturing if we don't give boys the opportunity to experiment and express themselves. And seriously, they're just little kids (though I confess sometimes I baulk at Cole wanting me to paint his toenails when Immy asks for hers to be done - a new *treat* discovered thanks to older cousins!...but I do it anyway...TG for very light and vaguely sparkly polish!) Okay, off my (overly lengthy) soapbox now! :)Joliehttp://tropicalsoup.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-1216819181053230942010-01-28T19:20:30.605+11:002010-01-28T19:20:30.605+11:00My little boy loves to use his sisters dolls pram,...My little boy loves to use his sisters dolls pram, however he does tend to push trucks around in it instead of dolls! funny fellow:)MiMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953408004419685878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-19449529262678579742010-01-28T16:25:40.291+11:002010-01-28T16:25:40.291+11:00So in our house we have a purple pram with butterf...So in our house we have a purple pram with butterflies. And no girl in sight to blame it on!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422492795264972573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-74799615561087035902010-01-28T16:15:30.636+11:002010-01-28T16:15:30.636+11:00Yep my little man only recently loved nothing more...Yep my little man only recently loved nothing more than to take his baby to the shops and would sit her on his lap in the trolley and for a spot of breast feeding now and then. And even though he may have been wearing stereotypically boys clothes (blue) and had stereotypically boys hair (short) sooo many people would see the doll and say, "oh isn't SHE cute with her little dolly"! It was as if it just didn't compute!<br /><br />Go the pram I say!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310824411609745841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-34962245833906339262010-01-28T16:03:15.157+11:002010-01-28T16:03:15.157+11:00fantastic stuff!fantastic stuff!Cate Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068520532566968605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-27095539048291040262010-01-28T13:37:56.296+11:002010-01-28T13:37:56.296+11:00The photo of your kids pushing their prams is so c...The photo of your kids pushing their prams is so cute. Your post made me think about the toys we have at home. I was surprised to find that they are so far so gender neutral (animals, blocks, shapes, Fisher Price musical things...) I'm sure it won't last. <br /><br />Which leads me to gender stereotypical clothes... People freaked out when Tilly wore a blue wondersuit. Not to mention Jack and his predeliction for a certain pink shrug. <br /><br />I love your new banner, too.CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030868529159709384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-69342035727116825642010-01-28T13:14:46.604+11:002010-01-28T13:14:46.604+11:00so true nikki, plenty of time for jobs.
i took the...so true nikki, plenty of time for jobs.<br />i took the liberty of nominating you for a sunshine award because your blog brings sunshine to my day. i have no expectation of comttment it is simply a thumbs up to youmichellehttp://midgeandjudy.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-45364042880382611422010-01-28T08:51:43.716+11:002010-01-28T08:51:43.716+11:00My boys have a little red pram and a 'boy'...My boys have a little red pram and a 'boy' doll. We bought it when our second little boy was arriving so the first could do mummy type things as well. He wasn't so interested then but it gets plenty of use now.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08679257722192377757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-19087535434033428582010-01-28T08:00:17.396+11:002010-01-28T08:00:17.396+11:00All good comments. My view is pretty simple - kids...All good comments. My view is pretty simple - kids like things that move and/or make a noise and are fun - who cares what that ends up being as long as they are happy and safe! Little imaginations can make a "toy" out of almost anything. Nice work on the pram too. Nic xxyardage girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244858568306608757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-12920323927074424132010-01-28T02:43:23.078+11:002010-01-28T02:43:23.078+11:00My eldest favorite colour is pink. My girl's f...My eldest favorite colour is pink. My girl's favorite colour is green. The both play with lego and a doll stroller. But with that stroller, I have to admit I see a difference. He uses it as some sort of race car. And he launches dolls or cars from it. She on the other hand tucks her dolls in, sings a song for them and looks angry when her big brother makes too much noise (the dolls need their sleep!!). Oh well. I am sure they will grow up to be wonderful people. Whatever their favorite colour might be.Karinhttp://www.themrs.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-76959160615599937802010-01-28T01:46:58.629+11:002010-01-28T01:46:58.629+11:00My son and daughter each have a "baby" t...My son and daughter each have a "baby" that they push in a pram, dress, feed, bath and generally take care of. Isn't that how we learn - from mimicking others?<br />When my daughter was born my son would breastfeed his baby as I feed my daughter. It was a pretty special time for us all. Learning how to nurture.<br />I was planning to make my son some new dolls clothes for his third birthday but I ran out of time... I'll make them "just because" soon.<br />At the moment his favourite film is "Tinkerbell" - some people pull a funny face when they learn that... why? It's a cool flick!<br /><br />Love your pram revamp... but remember boys can like pink too!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05131518522010494497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-12182891690503413622010-01-27T22:50:32.900+11:002010-01-27T22:50:32.900+11:001. When are you going to sew something SIMPLE? Lik...1. When are you going to sew something SIMPLE? Like a skirt with an elasticated waist or some such? Sheesh, Louise, there is no limit chez Cardigan household. <br /><br />2. Those kids just keep getting cuter. <br /><br />3. Isn't it weird what gets foisted on a kid? All they want to do is play. They're not thinking about anything other than 'Hey, this is fun!'. It's about time the adults with the hang ups got with the programme.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520680195281725886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-68553582844765177262010-01-27T21:31:23.250+11:002010-01-27T21:31:23.250+11:00You are both an exception, and exceptional.
I lov...You are both an exception, and exceptional.<br /><br />I love the new header too. It's fabulous.Cathy {tinniegirl}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08186441308733450681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-59297187586018926542010-01-27T21:17:38.397+11:002010-01-27T21:17:38.397+11:00I love your new blog header. I can't believe y...I love your new blog header. I can't believe you changed the cover on the pram! It looks great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240613771053698106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-3890660799515689242010-01-27T20:13:36.808+11:002010-01-27T20:13:36.808+11:00Ditto to all the above comments, by the way.
Work...Ditto to all the above comments, by the way.<br /><br />Working in an Early Parenting Centre, you can imagine I see it all- I am shocked daily that in our society parenting is still seen as 'women's work'. I get offended with comments about toys etc shaping a child's sexuality. Gentics and nature do that, wow, if only we had the power to turn people gay!!!!!<br />My daughter's toys were all from the op shop, so it was whatever was there that she liked. And as she didn't play with much of it for long, preferring drawing etc, I saved a bucketload. <br />Do the twins have a dollshouse? I have one to give away. Oh, are you coming th Craft Bonanza tomorrow night? We'll chat then. See ya!bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896137784154285124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-47773487272032883782010-01-27T19:21:05.285+11:002010-01-27T19:21:05.285+11:00God bless children having fun! I wanted to knit t...God bless children having fun! I wanted to knit the baby boy a pixie hat and the Mr of the house turned his nose up at the idea. I am going to do it anyway :)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695755192071530022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-74611145595103061052010-01-27T19:01:27.458+11:002010-01-27T19:01:27.458+11:00I tried so hard to keep her from the pink and spa...I tried so hard to keep her from the pink and sparkles and most of our friends are like minded so it was easily avoided until this very most recent of brithdays... that pink sparkely gene kicks in at three no matter what you do but thats OK, Busy plays with whatever she feels like, we have loads of trucks and dolls so she just decides at the time I think, she does love her train set. And cooking set, kitchen etc- well she only ever sees her dad in the kitchen so as far as she is concerned Dads cook. Brillinat job on the pram...Cath @ chunkychookyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07926661077860579075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301179265805848612.post-66799170385329189402010-01-27T18:45:29.051+11:002010-01-27T18:45:29.051+11:00It really is up to the parents to not make gender ...It really is up to the parents to not make gender roles so specific, isn't it? My boy used to carry a doll as a toddler around and my girl use to love filling a toy truck with gravel. I was never worried although their father used to freak out during the doll-carrying phase. I had to laugh at Posy's comment as I came home one day to find that my own mother had dressed my son in a dress and ribbons in his hair because she had wished for a grand-daughter at the time.<br /><br />Now both kids are grown and the boy is quite masculine and the girl is very girly and doesn't even have a driver's licence.Theahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347500412731766502noreply@blogger.com