Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

Should I give my baby girl calpol tomorrow before her 12 week jabs? I did with her 8 week ones but I read online you should only give it to them before the 8 and 12 week vaccinations🤔🧐

Does anyone know if this is a lip tie and if so what it would effect? My baby wouldn’t breastfeed and can’t keep a pacifier in so I’m trying to figure out why

I'm abit shaken up my 20 week old had her last injection this morning and has sailed through it been given regular calpol. Gave her calpol at 6.10 and fed her bottle at 6.30 stopped her half way burped and fine..gave the other half and she finished it then as I lifted her up to burp she projectile vomited everywhere...

Hi, I have a five month old who’s a “happy spitter” it’s peaking at the moment we are constantly outfit changing. I’m worried with solids round the corner that he will also throw up food. Would love to hear others experiences x

I filled out the paperwork at the hospital for the birth certificate but haven’t received it yet and I’m freaking out cause I need it asap for my health insurance. When did y’all get your babies birth cert? Do i have to fill anything else out or go somewhere?

When did everyone first bath their newborn? His cord fell off yesterday, he’s a week old today. Can you bath them as soon as it comes off or should I wait for it to heal a bit first? Also any tips for making his first bath enjoyable for him?🤞🏻

Hi everyone, My LG is 6 weeks and now doing more tummy time and have just ordered a little playmat etc as she loves a wriggle round so this has now got me thinking about a playpen as we have a little dog (cavachon) who loves stealing stuff like toys and has to be in the middle of everything. Was always my intenti...

I'm hoping to have a planned C-section after a fairly traumatic natural birth last time. My biggest worry at the minute is that we only have a bath at home (our water pressure isn't strong enough to have a shower, and we're in rented housing so couldn't put a shower in anyway). I'm not entirely sure how I'd manage n...

Hi all. Do you have any tips to prepare for babies 8 week jabs? I have been advised to give Calpol before her appointment any other tips. Thanks

Please can people give some recommendations on what to use/do for a colicky baby.

Everyones thoughts and pros and cons for nasal flu vaccine? Ive booked ours but didnt really look into it prior

Hey, anyone else’s baby is struggling with constipation? My month old baby only does it every 4-5 days. I’ve changed formulas, been giving her some gas drops but still doesn’t get better x

On a day at home (not working or nursery etc) how long generally do you actively engage in play with your baby?

Is it ok to use Epsom salts? I’ve read mixed opinions!

Baby due his final lot next week. He’s been terrible with both the first and second lots. The second lot was worse than the first as he had a poorly stomach for weeks. The first lot he had a huge temperature for 3 days! Anyone had a better reaction for the final lot? Thanks

Are you supposed to clean your new borns tongue? 🙈

My 10 month old normally does a poo a day (sometimes 2) he hasn’t done a poo for 4 days now and I’m getting really worried. I’m not sure what to do, he’s having the same food, same water, same milk intake but nothing. Is there anything I can do to help him?

I feel awful - have had so much going on personally with family and completely forgot that it was my son’s 8 week jab appointment this morning. I’ve rebooked but the next one available is in 5 weeks time, he’ll be 13 weeks then. The GP has reassured me that it’s fine for him to have them done then but I feel so guil...

My baby farts so much and so loudly, you’d think it was a grown man. Is this normal?

My baby is EBF and has been having reflux since she was little and now 11 weeks on she's still showing signs of silent reflux. What have you been doing to reduce the sick and spitting ?