Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

Hey, is everyone still monitoring babes bath temperature? We’re still keeping my little one’s bath at 37/38° but has recently just started screaming during the whole bath, I’m wondering if she’s too cold?? Can they start having warmer baths now? Thanks :)

How was everybody’s babies after their 16 week jabs? Always feel so anxious before them!

My daughter has been walking since 8 months, she is 10 months now and refuses to crawl anymore. Her feet are always dirty and need to start teaching her to wear shoes. Any good shoe recommendations?! We live in hot climate so nothing too heavy.

Hi all💗 Child benefit- I applied for child benefit almost 2 months ago and I’ve not heard anything back? Will I get an email, phone call or letter regarding it and if so, how long does it usually take? Thank you!

Looking into getting a TENs machine to help in early labour and wondered if anyone had any recommendations please? My local hospital doesn't hire them out, but I would prefer to buy one anyway as I don't want to have to remember to return it 😅

I've heard there are some good pelvic floor training apps - can anyone recommend one please?

Can anyone share some tips for newborn constipation? My little girl is only eight days old and she hasn't popped in 48hrs, she's in so much discomfort. I feel like I've tried everything 😩 Will ring midwife in the morning

My 7 month old was diagnosed with CMPA when she was 3 month after having green poo, blood in stool, straining a lot and a rash. I’ve been dairy free while breastfeeding and she’s been on Aptamil Pepti 1 and completely dairy free for months. Tonight she has been given a pouch of food with cheese in it. I’m really wor...

Hey girls, probably me over worrying but is it safe to have a bath with bubble bath in when pregnant? I’ve seen and heard so many different things about the bubble bath should be fragrance free and no added perfumes etc… Thank you ☺️

For those started weaning has it caused constipation, and if so how did you resolve the issue? Baby has been weaning for 3 days and usually poos daily, but he's not pooped for 4 days now and is randomly crying and grunting like the newborn days again. Think he is constipated. Has anyone experienced similar and if ...

Can anyone give advice on silent reflux. At first we thought it was colic but she doesn’t really cry as much a people say she would, if she had it. I’ve had a look online and i think she may have silent reflux symptoms shown: - she’s isn’t always sick however when she is it smells so bad! - her breath smells ...

Hi My son the last two nappy changes his had dark green loose poos, his not had anything leafy any advice what could be

My little one is 9 months old. What’s the general consensus on fireworks? Okay with ear defenders?

Which bath seat does everyone use? Baby has grown out angel care and wants to be sat up.

2 days since my little one had her jabs. Is this redness normal? She does seem in pain with it but she’s ok once she’s had Calpol Only one leg is this red 🤯 I don’t remember my 2 year old reacting like this so I’m unsure if this is normal

Has anyone had any experience of toddler diarrhea. My 13 month old has had loose poo for the last 3 weeks. She goes 2-4 times a day. The gp thinks it's toddler diarrhea so not infectious. How do I go about this with the childminder and her not being sent home constantly.

Would you say as a breast feeding mumma you’re pooing more often? Like I find myself having maybe 2 a day! Don’t understand how there’s any left in me at this point! What could be causing me to go as often as I am 😩🥲 I’m gonna marry a toilet at this rate 😭😭

I’ve been having the health visitor come over every week since birth (baby is 5 weeks and I’m on my 5th visit) is this possibly due to my past medical history?

I noticed this in my son. He’s almost 11 months old. Doctors checked on him when he was a baby and said he didn’t have lip tie, but I’ve seen this. He never had any problems breastfeeding eating or drinking What do you think?

Has anyone’s baby had threadworms? My baby has a tummy bug but has black tiny treads in her loose poo, according to pictures on the when they meant to be white?