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Baby unsettled on boob

Ladies, my LO is 4 weeks old. Breastfeeding has been hit and miss but we are on the right track now. However, when I put him on the boob now, he is restless on there, tosses and turns and kicks and screams before latching. When he latches he stays; but if he loses grip of the latch, it’s the same unsettled behaviour...

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Bath time

How often is your little one having a bath? I’m bathing my little girl every two/three days unless she gets more dirty than usual but my older sister said I should be bathing her daily.

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PPA

My baby in almost 5 months but I still hav the worst postpartum anxiety when leaving him with anyone. I know he is gonna be safe it’s just that I’m not there to take care of him. Anyone feel the same or have any tips

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Autism

Has anyone noticed any autistic traits in there little ones yet . I think my little boy may be . He has many he stems. Head bangs and then laughs it off , very particular on what he has for lunch each day . , his tantrums which I'm convinced are more meltdowns there's alot more emotion behind it . Video of the head...

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Pumping at work?

Going back to work in May and plan to continue breastfeeding. Do I ask for a pumping break or do I just let my body adjust to making less? It might be completely irrational but a part of me feels sad about having less milk?

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Any advice or words of encouragement could help.

Hi gals I am just at the end of my rope with my relationship. My partner is not a very vocal person in our relationship or whatever you wanna call it at this point. Often times I tried to have conversations or create conversation to discuss a few things that we might need to work on on our relationship whether it’s ...

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Nursery naps

My son has been rocked to sleep (or some sort of movement) pretty much since birth and it works for us. He sleeps 12 hours overnight and has 2 naps. Rocking him to sleep literally takes under 3 minutes. He started going to nursery 2 days a week and his nursery room leader has said they don’t rock kids to sleep, ins...

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Play Area Question

Do you use your carpet or padded mat? If padded mat where did you buy. If you can also drop some pics for inspo💕

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Milk intake

How much oz everyone lil one having along with weaning ? Just curious to know if baby actually decreases the milk intake now . Thanks

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Co sleeping mums - when did you move your child in their own room?

For those who co-sleep with their babies from the start, when did you move them to their own room without much of a problem? My girl will be 2 years old in June this year and I am planning to put her in own room on bed. She sleeps okay till 12-1 in the night but I need to sleep with her later as she keeps waking u...

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Stair gates

If you have toddler bed/single bed for toddler, do you have stair gate on top of stairs or at their bedroom door or none at all? I’m scared incase she wakes in night and tries to go downstairs in the dark. Hoping to transition out of cot. Thanks

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Leg Pain

Is anyone else's 3 year old having leg pain? Mine has leg pain on and off especially after an active day.. I took her too the doctors and he said that it wouldn't be growing pains cos the growth spurt in young infants is very slow.. so he booked her in for an xray on her hips because of her history with hip dysplasi...

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Mums needing double buggy

Which ones are you thinking of going for? I've had a look at a few but the prices are crazy and worried about them going through doors. 😂

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somebody pls fucking help

all my son does is SCREAM AT THE TOP OF HIS FUCKING LUNGS. anything i tell him “no or stop” HE DOES THAT. OVER AND OVER AND OVER EVERY SINGLE FUCKING DAY. if i pick him up he HITS ME. all i do is yell at him. literally. all day. im yelling “STOP IT!!” literally all fucking day.

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Lidl Formula?

Has anyone used the Lidl own formula? I see articles saying that most brands contain the same ingredients and this is half the price of other brands. Any reviews would be most appreciated! X

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Crying when put into cot for bedtime!

So for background. My daughter will be 10 months this week. From 10 weeks old she has slept through in her own bedroom. The past four nights, once she is placed into her cot for bedtime she cries. Well as soon as she goes into the room, it’s like she knows and starts crying. I’ve done the whole putting her back do...

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How much is everyones baby having?

I’m a bit worried because my 4 week and 2 day old (2.9kg) is having 90ml every 3 hours. Guideline says 150ml -5 feeds a day.

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Blowing raspberries

My EBF baby wakes every hour from bedtime onwards. But last night he decided to wake at 4am, blowing raspberries while nursing. This continued for 45 minutes! I was torn between being frustrated cos I was tired and laughing out loud. Anyone else’s baby doing this?

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Getting rid of high chair

Is anyone else thinking of getting rid of the highchair or already done it? My boy hates his and tbh I hate it too😂 I’m so over the mess!!! Does anyone have any recommendations for little kids / toddler tables?? We have a mini camping toy story chair that he gets on and off really well so I know he could sit in a…

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Nappy changes

My LB goes nuts during nappy changes. Usually cries and tries to roll over.. it’s been 10 months I thought he would understand nappy change time now? Is this normal at this age? Anyone have any tips? I usually do try to give him something in his hands, doesn’t always work. Eventually I want him to understand nappy c...

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