Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

What laxatives are safe to take when breastfeeding? I am seeing mixed advice online. Had a c section 6 days ago and have been super constipated, lactulose isn’t helping and I can’t get hold of my midwife today. Need help asap, is so painful when I try to go 😭

my 5 week old cries all the time unless he has got the boob, which i’m sure he is using for comfort half the time. as soon as he is off he starts screaming and is inconsolable apart from maybe 2 x 20minute periods in the morning. i think he has silent reflux as his stomach is constantly gurgling, has wet sounding h...

Hello, anyone here who plans to use TENS machine or has done it for their pain relief during labour? I don’t really want an epidural or any sort of drugs. Just wondering how was the experience, did it helped you?

Hey guys! Just wondering if anyone has had the health visitor check? If so how was it? What do they need to know etc?

My 11 month old is very constipated and it’s causing lots of trapped wind and she’s not sleeping at night out of pain. Any tips on what to give her? Any food/meal suggestions? Or things to avoid? Thanks ☺️

Hi, I don't know if anyone is in the same position or has been .. My little boy is nearly 10 months old and has done ok with weaning but some foods he just gags and then vomits up loads of the food/water he’s already had. It’s really upsetting me as it’s horrible to see him vomit and I just feel like he’s fallin...

So my 8 month old has been on Aldi milk since he was born and has been totally fine, no gut issues or anything. He used to poo either every day or 2 days. About 8 days ago he started pooing about 10+ times a day all very runny. He had a bit of a rash and his bum was red raw but thankfully that’s cleared up now as he...

I’ll be changing my little girl over soon I’m assuming it tastes the same and she won’t notice a difference

Can anyone share their feedback on working with a pelvic floor specialist and if this has been helpful pre- and post natal? Such doctors are said to be helpful when it comes to making sure you are flexible, arrange a prenatal stretching/strengthening exercises for a mom + perineal massage. I went to see her twice ...

This is for those who maybe don't have a tub in there apartment. How do you bathe your babies. My son is almost 1 and a half and 32 inches long. We don't have a tub, just a standing shower. We have a grow with me tub, but he's already about to grow out of it. What would be the next thing to do?

Hey so my babygirl is 3 weeks old she is completely breastfed and the last several days she has been having trouble pooping. She is straining so hard she has popped a blood vessel in her eye. I have tried literally everything to help her. Massages, bicycle legs, mylicon drops, the gas passer sticks by Frida mom (i t...

Does anyone know when I can take an actual shower and use soap in my area? I feel like I haven’t showered in months🤮. I’m one week postpartum and I have 9-16 stitches. The doctor never told me when I can shower, just to use the Perri bottle and pat dry.

Has anyone tried the cow and gate constipation & colic formula? Does it work? My 3 week old is struggling so hard to poo his bum hole is so sore. Thanks

I've been wiping baby down with wipes and water, but not actually giving her a bath in her little bathtub. She's going to be three months in 9 days. How do I get over this fear?

My EBF almost 4 month old hasn’t poo’d in 48 hours+. He is eating normally, is in good form and has been having lots of wet nappies. He normally poo’d twice a day. Has anyone else experienced this?

My son is 7.5 months and has done this since we started feeding him at 5 1/2 months with his doctor’s approval.Im not sure why he does this or if this is normal my first son that is 14 months apart from him did not do this so I am just looking for advice.This happens with every feeding.

Hi everyone My son has recently started doing some really pale poos. Has anyone else had this? I’m extra anxious as he’s also had weight fluctuating a bit and his appetite comes and goes. I do have a drs appointment for him next week but I guess I’m hoping for some reassurance in the meantime?

I'm about to buy my 7 months old, wow, she's 7 months!!! That's crazy 🥲 Anyway, *sucks in tears* I'm about to buy my 7 month old girl a play pen. I was looking for toys recommendations? * Montessori, educational, etc. Thank you.

I am desperate for a soak but I don’t know when is too soon 😩

Just wanting to know what to expect. My little boy is 8 weeks and has his first set of jabs on Monday. I’m really scared because I’ve heard they cry and it’s the most horrible cry. I also know a lot of people who ended up getting d&v from there babies and I have a very severe fear of sick so want to avoid that if it...