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Baby’s poo

Is it normal for babies poo to be runny/ watery? My boy has always had watery poo which I thought was normal and now I’m wondering whether it isn’t 😂🙈

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Poop frequency ? Constipation?

Hi everyone, I wanted to get some thoughts on something. My baby is 10 weeks old, and her poop frequency has noticeably gone down (like 3 times in 24 hours). She used to poo after almost every other feed, but in the last two days, she has really been struggling to poop. (She’s mostly breastfeeding, 1-2 bottles of f...

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Help Play pen suggestions!!

In need of sturdy play pen suggestions that my 10 month old son can’t break through the zipper part of!!

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messy/sensory play ideas?

my little one is 10m☺️

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Reflux

What’s everyone doing with their reflux babies. I feel like I have tried everything and at a loss. I have kept her Moses basket propped up, once fed keep burping and leave sat up for at least half hour after feed before placing her anywhere, such as back in her Moses basket. I fed her at 7am and when I put her in he...

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PGP? Sciatic nerve pain?

On my trip to the local Chinese chippy yesterday I started getting a pretty severe pain in my left bum cheek radiating up my back and now I literally can't walk without a limp it hurts so bad. I did some light exercises but don't know how I'm going to get anything done if this continues. I've still 8-10 weeks to go...

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Second Injections

Did anyone give calpol straight after second injections or only if baby got a temperature?

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Vaccines

How many moms are doing no vaccines for their newborn or very few? And no judgement 😑 since I know this is always a controversial topic…

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Tummy time spit up?

Hi After a feed I make sure she’s sitting up for 20-30 mins before doing tummy time, but she still spits up. It’s not a lot but happens every time. Is that normal?

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Bad tummy after egg

I gave LB scrambled egg for the first time yesterday. This morning, his first bowel movement since the egg was completely runny, not like his usual poo. Is this normal when trying a new food or should he avoid eggs?

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1 year jabs

Is everyone taking their little ones for the first year jabs? I’m torn as she’s had the first lot as a baby, however I’m hearing so many bad things. Can anyone give me a reason to not have them?

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Highchair recommendations 🤞🏼

My 11 month old hates his high hair. Just got a new my babiie (or however you spell it) high hair and i think he finds it super uncomfortable. It doesn’t sit up very straight so I find he ends up slouching and the foot rest is rubbishly designed. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for a new one that...

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Colic

Hi ladies my lo is 13 weeks this Sunday and for the past month or so he has been having trapped winds looks like he’s in discomfort and his belly hurts to the point he cries and cries. Went to the GP and all I have been told to give gripe water and do massages etc. I mean how long can I do this the baby is clearly i...

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1 year jabs with a cold?

Anyone's LO had their jabs with a cold? LO has a cough and runny nose, I'll check with the nurse on the day too, just wondering if any else's little one has already not been 100% before their jabs? Or if you rearranged?

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Desperately needing advice

My baby is 5.5 months old and she has always been a crier. I don’t like using the word colicky just bc there’s always an underlying reason for it. We found out she has silent reflux (is on medication) and also changed formulas 6 times.. yes 6 times. We’re currently on similac alimentum ready to feed and at first she...

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Gassy Baby

I have a 1 month old who is often very gassy. The gas makes her extremely uncomfortable. Any suggestions?

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Health visitor

I always see people writing about “my health visitor said…” and I’m always curious as to whether this is because they have scheduled appointments with their health visitors, whether they’re just in contact with them or if they’re still having visits from them.. I haven’t seen a health visitor since the last week o...

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Cafes with soft play or similar

Hi, any suggestions for cafes with soft play in the centre of Liverpool or something similar where a baby could move around for a bit?

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Vax or not

The time for our babies turning 1 and the next round of vaccines, are you avoiding them, pushing the off or getting one versus others? I’m driving myself nuts that if I don’t he might get sick and if I do he might get sicks just curious what everyone is doing no judgement here either way

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2 month Vaccines

Am I The Only Parent That Doesn’t Believe In Vaccines At All …? So I’m Having a Hard Time With These Doctors Telling Me I Should I’m Really Scared To Get My Baby 2 month old shots

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