Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

Hi! Has anyone else’s little one struggled with constipation? My 3 year old has never had it before but about 11 days ago started. After 3/4 days I went to the chemist with him and got him lactulose.. that didn’t work. Hes now on 2 sachets of movicol a day and im trying syrup of figs also and he’s now passing tiny...

Is anyone not having any vaccinations? Just interested to see what everyone thinks x

How can I help my little one’s thighs heal faster? The injection site is so red and swollen and has started to bruise ☹️

Hi there, does anyone know about any activities for pregnant women in or around Bath? I was given some recommendations for toddler groups but might feel a bit weird going there still pregnant. Any advice is welcome, thank you! :)

I rung my health visitor the other day to see when my daughter would be having her next check as I thought there was one between 9-12 months, I got told they don’t do them anymore? And her next check would be at 15 months! She had a visit at 6 months but I feel like sooooo much changes between 6-15 months surely th...

Has anybody else found there LO being constipated far more often now they’ve started weaning? If so, how did you combat it? My LO hasn’t pooed since Saturday

Good morning! Can anyone recommend a play pen? I’ve got a medium sized living room but the space I’m looking to put in isn’t very big (if that makes sense🤣) My baby is nearly 8 months old and she’s very close to crawling and can get herself about the living room and it’s a nightmare when trying to get anything…

My baby is being prescribed milk to trial for suspected CMPA. Been to the docs in regards to his constipation and reflux and other symptoms but due to the reflux they don’t want to give gaviscon hence why they’re giving him the milk as it can apparently cause constipation. I’ve read up on so many different people’...

My newborn went from sharting every nappy change which lead to a bum rash, to hasn’t pooped in a few days… (which has consequently healed her butt rash yay!) Should I be worried? she’s EBF. Has lots of wet nappies. But her number of feeds have reduced per day… but half of those feeds she’s drinking longer than she...

Hi mums, Looking for support, experience and/or advice. I think our little guy has reflux. He’s almost 10 weeks. Today I ate quite a bit of spicy food, and a coffee late in the day. I don’t remember the last solid feed but around 8:40pm he went from relaxed overall to scream crying. He only ever cried like this ...

Does anyone know when you can take a bath after labor? I’m 2 weeks postpartum and have stitches on my right labia, obviously I shower and everything but I don’t know if I can take baths or not

Hey, fellow mummas, Has anyone's child gotten a respiratory virus and then developed diarrhea/ runny poops afterwards? My little guy (11 months) has just had a respiratory virus that he got from his sister and when he was starting to get over that he has developed diarrhea, it was pretty bad the first few days and h...

Heya mamas, what do you all do for after the bath? My baby girl loves the bath, just hates the changing, getting lotioned, and getting dressed afterwards. I keep a calm tone, put on calm music, and warm the changing table before putting her down. The only time she calms down is if there is a bottle in her mouth (she...

Hiya everyone, we’ve had a rough couple of months with my youngest, he’s 5 months tomorrow and the health visitor has expressed concerns over ASD… I didn’t even know that could have concerns at this age and I’m quite worried, I was wondering if anyone has experienced this with their little ones and what the outcome ...

Is this a healthy colour for first harvest of colostrum?

How are you all washing baby’s hair to stop water going in face? Sounds like a silly question but my baby won’t sit still in bath anymore 😫 and when I try and wash his hair, the jug of water goes all over his face and tonight he must have swallowed some as he got very upset 😢 anyone have any tips? Thanks

My 9 week old just had a bottle and did a large burp and she had some vomit come out with a little bit of blood. Is that normal?

My 3 week old seems to be very constipated. She haven't had any dirty nappies for past 4 days. I took her to gp and they said she seems fine but if doesn't have any dirty nappies by Friday I should take her to hospital. Anyone had similar experience?

Our 7 week old was prescribed lactulose a few weeks ago as he’s constipated and has been since birth (we’ve changed his milk etc but still the same) we got told he’s got infant dyscezia however when we gave him the laxative his stomach made the most awful noises and he was in so much pain and unsettled I’ve not gave...

Any advice that might help on the day and after? I’ve Bought calpol, should I give before? Did you breast feed as LO being jabbed?