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Anyone know what’s inside this?

Stress ball dog, my sons bitten into it and may have swallowed a bit it looks almost like salt , do I need to go into panic mode?!?!?

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Medication early pregnancy

Hi guys! I’ve been diagnosed with HG at 8 weeks pregnant and was in hospital for a week but is now under control with medications, I’m wondering if anyone has had experience with the medication Ondanzetron? The hospital gave it to me to take home and it has been really helping my sickness but they forgot to mention...

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Baby bath for newborn

What is everyone going for? I have seen the standalone ones where you put water in or the angelcare ones which are supports that go into the bath and no idea which to go for!

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White bits in poo 💚💛💩

When googling my 3 months old poo I discovered it’s nothing to worry about. However, it is happening with every nappy load and he is not a good pooer He has had constipation, diaorreah, and I have had to help him with cutip and Vaseline. Just wanted to know if this is normal and anyone else has had this issue? I ...

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Reflux??

What do I do if my baby is showing signs of reflux? Like is there anything I can give her etc? She’s 3 months old and is contstantly throwing up right after she feeds or when she gets picked up and put down.

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Constant diarrhoea

This properly sounds gross but I can’t stop pooing for the past two days 🤦‍♀️I haven’t ate anything usual can this mean labour is near anyone else experience in this ?

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Vaccinations

My baby boy has his first set of jags this morning. I remember taking my daughter and I honestly think I cried more than her. I’m absolutely dreading it this morning. I’m hoping it doesn’t bother him much 🤞

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Jabs

Babies 1 year old jabs do babies have to have them?

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Worried

I’ve cut out dairy and soy but baby still has red specks and mucus in her poo 🥺 she has an appointment with an allergist next week but every time I see it I feel so bad 😭

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Whole milk

My baby won’t drink milk unless it has nesquick is it bad if this is the only way he’ll drink the whole milk?

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Poop Question 💩

Just had a 3am poonami. 1. My baby never poops at night. 2. He pooped twice yesterday when he’s normally an every other day kind of pooper. 3. He’s has almost no solid food for 2/3 days but fine with milk. Would you say the pooping is a result of only having milk and no solids OR has he got a bit of an upset tum...

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Inguinal hernia?

Any other babies been diagnosed with inguinal hernia and need surgery? My LO is 8 weeks old but was 6 weeks premature and apparently it’s very common. First noticed swelling in scrotum on one side and then lump above. He’s having an operation to repair it next month. They’re doing it key hole so they can check the o...

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Circumcision

Where are the best and most affordable places to get my baby boy circumcised in Calgary ?

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When is it ok to bathe a new born?

I am super confused on what will be the right time to get my new born to bathe? Still in my 4th month but curious to get all these answers.

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I hate showering

Inspired by a post about soap - I absolutely hate to shower. I have serious skin issues and I find the dainty patter of the water beyond irritating and itchy. No I can’t increase my water pressure to any amount that fixes it. I also had to use a shower chair for years due to weakness and the types of products I can ...

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Plastibell Circumcision

Has anyone had their son circumcised by the Plastibell (ring) method when their son is over 1 year old? Please share your experiences as I’m concerned x

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Moms who don’t Vaccinate

Can you please share all the information youve gotten from trusted sources? We are thinking about delaying his vaccines and we already have some information but I need more to make an informed decision. (Please kindly only respond if you decided not to vaccinate)

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Formula fed baby just pooped gray?

Should I be worried? Google is scaring me. She has been a bit fussier than usual

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1 year old constipation

My 1 year old just transitioned to whole milk but now she is severely constipated! She cries and winces when she is trying to poop. All she can pass are hard little pebbles. I started giving her the mommy bliss constipation ease and it helped her go but it was more pebbles. Does anyone have any tips for helping soft...

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Baby allergies

Waiting for an allergy test to be done still, but could this be a reaction/rash from an allergy? I noticed it when my little one tried a new flavour of smoothie (recommended by speech & language due to swallowing concerns). Has anyone else's baby had a food allergy reaction similar? I know it can't be HFM as it's on...

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