Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

My LO is 8 weeks today (born at 37 weeks, c section) and the struggle is real. Im a first time mom. A single mom. Live alone. The pediatrician said he’s colic, gas is a nightmare for us, feeding can be challenging, and some times I think he may have GERD/silent reflux. The nipple size we’ve used for weeks is suddenl...

Thinking of sending this out to visitors once our LO arrives. Tbh it’s mostly my husband’s family I’m worried about 😅 Anything you would add? Feedback appreciated :) “Hello! We’re so excited for you to meet Mara 🫶🏻 Life is beautifully chaotic right now and we want everyone to be on the same page, so we have a…

I feel like my baby farts a lot.. doesn’t upset him. Just wondering if anyone else’s bf baby does also? We burp him after every feed but he’s still a toot machine.

My LO is 3 weeks. We started bathing him once the umbilical cord came off with warm water and cotton pads. When have you started introducing baby bath products?

Our GP has just moved to Anima and I've filled it out today due to a burn that's become infected. I clearly put on there that I'm housebound so require a telephone appointment because I can't attend a walk in clinic or my normal GP in person. They offered me a face to face appointment! I declined it because that wa...

At what age did you start using shampoo and conditioner, I got gifted some but not sure when to start using it when bathing (she does have a little bit of cradle cap so don't know if it could help)

For the last few weeks I have been letting my toddler use one of my mini bath bombs, just to add some fun to the bath and change the water colour. They are the size of a golfball. Their skin seems fine with no reaction or sensitivity, but my mum thinks it’s a bad idea. She also thinks they aren’t good for adults e...

Just received the questionare and i’m really worried! Mine can’t do anything on the communication part. Shes not babbling so doesn’t answer any of the questions. I’m worried shes really behind 😔

My baby girl is getting this vaccine today. Idk why but I’m so nervous about it. I know it’s a live vaccine and I’m scared of her feeling bad afterwards or tomorrow. Did your toddlers have any reactions to the vaccine?

Our shower isn't big enough to bring him in with me really, not without chaos. I've always relied on my husband being home when I shower but he won't be back til really late tonight and I need to go out today. Any advice on what to do to keep him entertained whilst I shower/not put things in the loo? 😂

Hello, my baby’s poop today had 3 black seeds in it. They look like sesame seeds. Is it blood or can it be pomegranate seeds that went through her digestive tract? Like do they turn black. I asked her doctor because she is doing the Canadian milk challenge but she’s on vacation and I think the receptionist texted he...

My 10 week old is constipated, yesterday we were prescribed suppositories they made her go once and the poo was still hard but I guess come easier but it wasn’t very big. I asked for the lactulose but she didnt want to give me it how long shall i wait before going again?

I’ve done the 3 doses of calpol yesterday after 8 week jabs but my little boy still has a temp of 37.6 today. Can I give more calpol? Thanks

Do they come to you or do you go to them?

I want to get my son a soft play set for his birthday. I’m thinking a ball bit, steps and slide. Can someone please recommend a company to buy from that does good quality, wipeable soft play sets?

I’ve made me little girls bottle thing morning and the milk is sitting on top of the water and doesn’t sink in unless you shake it quite vigorously! I’ve never known it to do this before usually the scoops sink in almost straight away. I haven’t given it to her and I’ve opened a new tub but does this look like there...

Has anyone’s LO got this? When did they say or how could you tell? Would they check for this at birth? My LO is 7 weeks tomorrow and she’s getting worse at drinking from her bottles so wondered if it could be tongue tie I can barely see her tongue to look myself she just cries if I try looking 😣

9-12 month check coming up What should I expect?

My little boy is 4 months old next week (born 6 weeks early) he usually drink 5-6oz every 4-5 hours but the past 2 or three days he’s only been drinking 3-4oz at a time. Just need some advice and should i be worried?

Everything else made me nauseous and gag. This baby is picky!