Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

My baby (4 weeks) is either feeding, sleeping or he’s crying. We have about 30 minutes a day of him being awake and not on the boob where he isn’t crying, is this colic? This has been the case since 3 weeks.

Is it dangerous to do too much? I’m an avid cleaner of my house because of my ocd and am what feels like constantly constantly on the go finding something to do. Very often my stomach goes tight and stays that way for ages and I’m worried I’ll do my back in before labour but I just can’t shake the feeling that every...

What can’t you eat if baby has cmpa??

I’ve got the first Health Visitor visit tomorrow, what happens at this appointment and how long does it last?

Hi. My LO is EBF and usually poos every day/every other day. Last 24 hours has been pooing after every feed and is green colour compared to her usual mustard colour. Have spoken to 111 and as she’s well in herself and no temperature etc. they said to keep an eye and contact GP in a couple of days if not cleared up. ...

My toddler has been battling with constipation for quite some time now . Im sure it all started when we started her on whole milk at 1 now that i am thinking about it . All the P fruits use to work before but not anymore . She has pretty balanced diet . Eats lots of fruits and little veggies. Took her to Gp because ...

Anyone other mums suffering with constipation since breastfeeding? although i have upped my water intake it’s like everything is going to make milk . And sitting around breast feeding all day isn’t helping either. i already eat lots of fruit, veg, flaxseeds, whole grains etc. and an drinking way more than is recom...

We are heading towards no vaccines due to religious and personal beliefs. We really don’t want judgment on this decision but we are wanting to know those parents who decided to go the No vaccines route, what do you guys do when baby is sick?

My baby girl took a fall with a toy in her hand while my mother in law was watching her today… and didn’t tell my husband and I until we both got home what should I be putting on it and or doing to make sure it heals and hopefully doesn’t scar photo is from when I saw it earlier … I have been trying to clean it the ...

how did everyone’s hv visit go for there 12/14 month baby review? I wasn’t slightly happy with mine at all, she had my son who was 13months at the time trying to hold a wooden spoon and control balls with it??? Also asked if he has tried to put anything small (cheerios) through like a bottle etc 🙈 she gave him…

My little boy is 6 weeks old. For the last 2 weeks, he has been throwing up after every feed. He is EBF. The amount he throws up means a full change of clothes for both of us. My washing machine is on twice a day. I've been to the GP twice, and they've said there is nothing they can do as he is EBF. Could this be re...

My daughter is 5 weeks old. On Wednesday I noticed her retracting under her ribs and took her to hospital where they diagnosed her with bronchiolitis but was happy for her to come home. Tonight, she's been hysterically crying for hours and I've noticed she's now retracting by her collarbone. Do babys retract after c...

I've got my sons 2 year review on Monday and just not looking forward to it. He is quite behind on his talking so isn't achieving a lot of the things they ask about on the questionair. So worried their gonna make me feel like s crap parent. Has anyone already had their review and had similar worries? How did it go?

My 9 day old baby boy is really struggling to get wind up after most feeds. He is formula fed and is currently on 3oz aptamil every 3-4 hours. We are trying all the different burping techniques/positions but it can still take ages for anything to come out. Is there anything I can give him at home to help with this?...

Hello mummies, I am looking for an Afro hairdresser for my daughter’s hair for a hair cut. 4B/C her hair type. I asked many hairdressers to cut her hair but they turned me away,that they don’t know how to cut an Afro hair. I live in Colindale (NW9). Can anyone recommend someone nearby? Thanks 😊

Has anyone’s little one had a blood test yet? My boy has to have one so curious on people’s stories!

How often are you bathing your 6 month old and what products do you use? My girl has very very dry skin.

So my daughter today has just been vomiting so much but it’s just clear liquid but stinks of sick is this normal. She’s been on her milk now fully since Thursday.

How much time in a day would you say you spend, playing with your toddler?

My belly rumbles if I haven’t eaten in a few hours! Anybody else experience this? I’m six weeks. Also I have a few gagging episodes in the morning on an empty stomach but nothing to severe and I’m completely off food only eating because I have to. Is this normal