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not a concern or anything but has anyone else’s baby started farting a lot 😂😂 my baby’s 7 weeks old only just started farting a lot recently it’s quite funny

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Orange poop

Has anyone’s LO had orange poops? My baby’s poops went from yellow to orange and I’m not sure if I should be concerned. He’s 4 weeks old.

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Hair washing

Now this might seem like a silly question but how do you wash your 12 month olds hair in thr bath if he's in a bath seat? I use a jug and pour it on but it sometimes goes in his fave and he absolutely hates it!

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Formula

My 7week old is having some issues with his tummy/: he was on Similac sensitive and had a problem with gas… so we switched to kendamil but now he seems constipated (cried when trying to poop)… Anyone have suggestions on what formula we should try…?

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Formula

I changed to hipp organic from aptamil and it’s only been a few days but he seems to struggle to burp after feeds …

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Play mat recommendation

My son is turning 4 months soon and I wanna get a larger play mat for him as he starts to learn to crawl and all. He’s outgrowing his current activity gym play mat thing. Any recommendations on good play mat that’s thick and easy to clean? I’m seeing some online and it’s like $150-200+. I wonder if it’s worth the in...

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Vaccines

Moms who have chosen to educate themselves on the vaccine schedule for our babies, what vaccines did you choose to get and why?

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Poorly boy😓

So I apologise for tmi but my boy has SERVERE diarrhoea…. He’s been to the doctors because he seemed to be dehydrated from it… he’s been given some electrolyte powder to put in his water but he’s down right refusing it!! He’s 7 months so has been weaning too but hasn’t eaten since Saturday. He’s doing ok with his m...

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how are yall washing out shampoo during bath time?

my go to was to just support her head and lay her down in the water. but recently she’s decided she hates that and will flip and flop trying to sit back up but only make it worse in the process by getting water all over her face and freaking out

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Spit up

My baby has been so gassy the last couple of days and is spitting up almost every feed. Any tips or recommendations to keep the milk down? Do I feed her again in like an hour after she spits a lot up?

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Bath time phobia

Is anyone else’s little one who previously loved bath time suddenly terrified of the water? My little girl used to be impossible to get out of the bath but now she cries when she’s put in, won’t sit down at all and only puts up with a quick wash if myself or my husband are in with her. Not sure where the fear has co...

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Headphones for 2 year old

I am looking for bluetooth headphones that have the volume control that would fit a 2 year old head. Nothing expensive please because I want to see how my children do with them. TIA

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What's wrong with me

When I go to poop it feels like I'm giving birth or passing a watermelon or bowling ball! Honestly this morning I thought I was going to have to stop and keep it in there forever 💩 it's soo painful

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Newborn hearing test

Anyone’s baby not passed the hearing test the first time but passed after? What was the process?

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Hating baths

My little one absolutely hates bath time! Whenever he touches the water he starts crying! And no, is not too hot or cold. We've created a cosy atmosphere for him, we're playing beforehand, we've tried anything but he's just not having it. Please tell me I'm not the only one! How did you get your babies to enjoy bei...

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struggling.

I don’t know what to do as I’m really struggling with my back, i have a potential slipped disc or a spinal cord injury and i need to go into hospital but I have my son with me. I’m just wondering on what to do? Any advice?

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5 week old constipated

Has anyone else experienced their little one have constipation? It has been 3 days now since he last had movement which was greeny diarrhea - He is grunting and straining trying to go but nothing. Formula fed on kendamill & given gripe water for suspected colic. Any tips/advice welcome 🙏🏼

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Lactose intolerance in 6 month old (poo pic)

Doc app on Monday anyway so will mention then. Anyone else had this with their bub? He’s 6 months old and is fussy and extremely gassy, poos like this every 2 hours. Not had this with my 3 older kids. Have order lactose intolerance aptamil gold to arrive tomorrow to do for 2 days before seeing doc 🙏🏼

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Bath Time

Hi guys!! My little girl is 9 months and I've gone back to work, we are struggling to fit bath time into the evenings and wondered how many times a week you're all giving little ones a bath!? Any tips on how to fit everything in would be helpful xx

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Is ice cream wet?

My husband and I are in a debate over if ice cream is wet. Im saying no because ice cream is frozen therefore frozen things are no longer a liquid so it can't be wet..however hes saying yes because it melts so it's now liquid. BUT ITS NOT THE SAME LIQUIDYNESS AS WATER?! you get wet you're damp and say moist. You tou...

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