Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby

i gave birth a week ago tomorrow and i had forceps delivery which they had to cut me, they’ve been stinging a lot and apparently it’s normal today i’ve noticed a white string hanging down, which is long but not to long, just wondering if this is normal or i should go get it checked. or does this mean that it’s disso...

My daughter is 5 weeks old. On Wednesday I noticed her retracting under her ribs and took her to hospital where they diagnosed her with bronchiolitis but was happy for her to come home. Tonight, she's been hysterically crying for hours and I've noticed she's now retracting by her collarbone. Do babys retract after c...

How do you put babies down for a nap? I think I must have missed some baby basics because I don't know how to put my 8-week-old to sleep. Nights are fine as there's a small but set routine (diaper, feed, dark room, sleep bag, and a bit of walking). During the day, she only contact naps and refuses to go into the ...

Hi Mums. We welcomed our beautiful baby girl early October 2024. I always thought when I give birth I will immediately fall in love with her, feel that unconditional motherly love and never want to let go of her again. However, I am experiencing the opposite. I just want to rest and recover from giving birth and ...

I'm wanting to purchase a stroller for going on holiday and generally downgrading from my heavy/bulky travel system pram (Mamas & Papas Ocarro). I'm thinking the Silver Cross Clic but not 100%? Wanting something mid-range and not willing to pay for a Bugaboo no matter how good they apparently are 😂

I cry watching movies now or reading articles or anything sad. I never used to. Whenever I see anything like a child crying, or a family break up, or anything sad i just straight up tear up.. I didn't cry easy in pregnancy, though? I'm just watching an animation movie about two parents being turned into monsters, ...

My mum told me buying a pram is like buying a car but I’ve no idea where to start. Any recommendations? Jzk khair x

Advice please mummies! Weaning my breastfed baby now and thinking of doing the milk ladder soon. I’m keen to confirm if he actually does have CMPA. I’ve never been fully convinced, as his eczema didn’t fully clear when I went dairy-free. GP and dietician were also not sure as he didn’t have many other symptoms (bit ...

Is everyone’s baby’s talking? My daughter says mum and dad that’s it. Getting really worried and fed up with criticism from others

My baby is nearly 12 weeks old, keep seeing lots of posts saying baby is kind of going down to bed already and has a structured evening. My little one will have a nap around 7ish but she's still spend most the evening awake till 10ish. Anyone else?

My baby has been crying non stop everyday since he was 7 weeks old…. He went from such a content little baby… feeding brilliant…. Sleeping 7-7 to crying 247 he’s now 6 months old and he’s getting worse…. Please can someone help??

I’ve been thinking about implementing an earlier bedtime routine as approach the 12 week mark. Currently bedtime for bubs is 10.30pm with us. We’d look to give a feed at 7.30pm for him to then go down about 8 in his next to me. What do you do after this? I know babies shouldn’t be left to sleep on their own before ...

Are you using a dummy with your ebf baby? If yes when did you introduce it

Does everyone do the boil the kettle with fresh water and wait 30 mins before making a bottle? We are spending a fortune on the liquid bottles of milk for the night feeds because who wants to be getting up 30 mins before baby wakes? And how would you even know when they are going to wake!? I’m just wondering if it’...

Hi everyone Hoping for a bit of advice or solidarity. Bedtime with my almost 13 month old consists of feeding to sleep and transferring (sometimes unsuccessfully!) into his cot. The problem is he will often wake within 15 mins of this and we have to start again. Sometimes he will go an hour, very occasionally two...

Anyone else's baby falling asleep in your arms, you put them down and they SCREAM! She cries and cries if I put her in bed awake. I can't put her down drowsy either. I've always put her down when she falls asleep and used to sleep okay but now she can't sleep alone... Helppppp

Keep getting asked loads if they are walking yet but currently showing no signs. They will pull up on furniture, cruise alongside etc. but has never let go with both hands and seems to prefer crawling. When should we worry? First baby. Thanks in advance

How much milk is your LO drinking at 2 months old? And how often? I’ve been told by some that I’m giving my baby too much milk…and others say to up it?! Very confusing…

My 8 week old is breastfed and recently my health visitor said top up with formula, so she has formula before bed. Today she’s fed from my breast but gets frustrated and annoyed - I don’t think she’s getting what she needs? She did have her first set of jabs two days ago. So daddy’s just giving her some formula no...

My baby girl is 4 months now and we have been rocking, bouncing and holding her to sleep. It’s unsustainable and I am considering starting sleep training using the pick up put down method.