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Bath time

How often are you bathing your little one

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how to soften babies stools?

my baby is weaning and has been for a month now. he was pooping once a day and it was soft and a big poo! but recently (past 10 days) he has only been going every 2.5-3 days and they are quite hard and thick. it seems to be uncomfortable to poo as well. is there anything i can give him whilst weaning to help this? ...

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Where to put baby?

If I get in the shower is it ok to leave baby in Moses basket in the other room or would you move the Moses basket to the bathroom with you? Thanks

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Projectile vomiting

My LB has PV twice yesterday and once today. 😔 sooo much! I’m breastfeeding - is there anything I should be worried about or can this happen from time to time? No real change in diet

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Dairy / gluten in breastmilk causing green poop and fussy baby?

Hey guys! Does anyone have any experience in your breastmilk causing an intolerance in your baby? This weekend I ate way more dairy and gluten than I normally would - and my baby has had green poop with little bits of green in it, where normally it’s that mustard colour ( he’s one month ) Also he just seems extra ...

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1y jabs

How did everyone’s babies do with their jabs? Mine has hers tomorrow 🥲 she was just a bit sleepy for her 8w and 12w but the 16w were awful. She needed to be held that night and wasn’t herself for two days so I’m nervous as I’m back to work 😞

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Circumcised

My son is 1 years old and i think i want to get him circumcised but im scared his too big now has anyone done it this old?

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Poops

Anyone else noticed their baby pooping less? My little boy is 6 weeks old today and breastfed. It used to be that every nappy change was poop and pee but slowly we are getting less poop. I’m not concerned as there’s still a healthy amount but just wondered if it’s normal they poop less as they get older. I’ve also...

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CPR training

Hi everyone! Does anyone know where I can get cpr training?

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Family members kissing baby

When is it safe to let family members kiss our baby? She had her jabs today and up until now we've had to keep telling family members not to kiss her. Seems like they think they can kiss her now she has had her jabs though, is this right?

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Emla numbing cream

Little boy is due his 1 year jabs next week. A few people have recommended I buy the Emla numbing cream. For those who have had their LO’s jabs, where do they inject in their thighs- as I will need to put the cream on that specific area… thank you in advance!

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MMR

These jabs have ruined my kiddddd. Absolutely the worst ones yet

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My 1 year old daughter constipation

Can anyone help me out here my daughter has been constipated lately and I have seen a little bit of blood when does poop, can anyone tell me what I could do for her I hate seeing her in pain 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

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To bath or not to bath?

Hey everyone, I have seen online there as mixed reviews on having baths in early pregnancy! What are your thoughts?

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Bath time x

My girl still cry’s and screams when it’s bath time she literally hates them anyone else’s child like this and if so what did you do to over come it or help? I try and make it fun and reassure her it’s fun and good but it’s not working I just feel so bad everytime she cry’s :(

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Injections

Hi all, my boy who’s 8 weeks is getting his first lot of injections tomorrow, has anyone got any advice before we go? Should I get some calpol in? What can I expect afterwards? TIA

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Fit to fly certificate?

I fly on the 27th with jet 2 (from the uk) will I have to go to the doctor or can I get one online?

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Poop

My baby is 8 months old and is breastfed and does baby led weaning. She usually has 1 poo every few days. The past few days she’s been having roughly 3 poos a day and they are very watery and a bit frothy. Any ideas what could be causing this?

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Advice

Last week my baby was having some tummy issues, being constipated and spitting up so his doctor took him off the formula that he was on and put him on gentle ease. For the past few days he has had sticky black poops and is still spitting up. Last night he screamed for almost two hours straight. Has anyone dealt with...

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Magnetic tiles

Has anyone got any and which are best please? Does your child enjoy playing with them? Thanks in advance 🎄

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