Community Posts, Tips & Support on Child Development

Just want to confirm, so my little guy has his first tooth popping through, literally just the little rigid bit I can feel currently, do I start brushing now? Feel like I’ve seen people saying this, but just wanted clarification.

But why do they take women to theatre for use of forceps in the UK? Is it the same in the USA?

And any tips, I hear boys can be tough

Am I the only one who hasn't yet starting potty training my LO?

My lil guy has been teething but 2 days ago all of a sudden like overnight he refuses any kind of binkys and only prefers his thumb I’m not gonna force the binky in his mouth but I was hoping not to have a thumb sucker anyone else in the same boat? Any binky suggestions he liked the Phillip advent from the hospital ...

I’m a FTM and my daughter always keeps touching her diaper and complaining it’s too tight. I tried bigger sizes but she still always complains they’re too tight and tries to pull them down. I use pampers. Is there a different diaper I can use that would be more comfortable for her? I know this is a sign she is also ...

Hi my daughters cavity is looking worse n worse what should I do ?? I brush twice a day and it's still turning color

I think my two year old is ready to potty train but I don’t know where to start. Are there any suggested books on the subject? Also, we will be moving in April so should I wait until after moving? I’d assume this could at the very least cause a regression.

I feel so awful, we brush our teeth daily and don’t have a super excessive amount of pop, my son does drink quite a bit of juice though. We haven’t been to the dentist yet but I plan on looking to see where I can get him in asap around here

So my oldest has had a basketball game every weekend since the season started back in November. I’ve been trying to potty train my 3 yr old who’s been refusing the to use the potty, but I only have the weekends since I work full time m-f so I was trying to finally get to it this weekend. Grandparents offered to take...

Got LO in knickers this weekend and already had 2 accidents and 1 wee on the toilet. Is it normal for them to have loads of accidents when you start or does it mean it's too early to try? Does anyone have any tips please?

Any potty training tips? My little girl has started having wees on the potty. She's not telling us she needs a wee we're just asking her if she wants to sit on the potty so very hit and miss. Any tips welcome 🙏

We started potty training our daughter back in September time. Was going well, she was able to do wees and poo’s in the potty, but then she started not wanting to. We tried offering rewards at that point which worked for a while but she would tell us she didnt need to go when we prompted her, and then she was having...

Hi so my little boy will be 2 in March,he fell over over yesterday evening and has chipped his top tooth at the top. If I ring 111 tomorrow would they be able to get him in at an emergency dentist. We’re not registered with one but would they still see him?

Does this look like teething? My LO is 6m and is more than fussing and gnawing on her finger, etc.

Few pictures in the comments but unsure what these are? I’ve been told the are a million % teeth and then I was told they were just teeth buds and then neo natal teeth. This was by HV, GP and dentist 🤷🏼‍♀️ He is 9 weeks, in discomfort and constantly munching on his hands and getting really frustrated when he is.…

Does this look like my baby is teething?

What potty training tips and tricks are actually helpful? We’ve continued to struggle with making it in time and I’m getting overwhelmed that it’s not working yet.

My son keeps peeing on himself I’m so so fed up Please what can I do to get him to learn how to use the toilet I’ve tried stickers Ma Rachel Kindness Shouting I don’t know anymore

How is everyone cleaning up their toddler after a poop explosion. Firstly, is your child being potty trained, does he/ she know when they need to poop or pee? If they still in diaper, how do you clean up their poop. My daughter has some stubborn poop that gets stuck to her butt, so I either take her straight to ...