Community Posts, Tips & Support on Child Development

I have an autistic 3 year old that likes to bite/chew things -- does anyone have suggestions for age appropriate chewable toys I can give him? I have offered him baby teethers but he doesn't want them. I've seen him chewing on books, my husband's hair or shirt, a pillow, etc. he also likes chewing on his toothbrush.

Does anyone know if I can give this to my LO who has CMPA and also allergic to soy?

hello, my little girl is 10 months and has been having a horrendous time teething. Shes currently on her 7th tooth and her 8th is on the way. During the past week she has been so uninterested in her bottle, I’ve been trying to give her milk in her tum tum cup which she takes some so I’m guessing her gums are really ...

My boy is 9,5 months old and has 8 teeth. I’ve brushed my teeth in front of him to get him used to this being normal, however he hates the toothbrush and will cry the second it comes near his mouth. Any advice?

Do we only receive free treatment if we're a registered NHS patient already? Been trying to get into a dentist as an NHS patient for years and there's never any taking on. Think I may have a cracked wisdom tooth that needs taking out it's started to give a bit of pain today 😭

Looking for all the tips and tricks going 😆. I am aiming on starting when the weather gets warmer but can anyone suggest anything to make things easier? I was thinking about getting a potty that looks like our toilet?

My LO is 5 months and teething so badly, he has 4 teeth trying to cut through. We’ve tried a lot of different teething toys and teething remedies he can have (can’t have bonjela until 6 months) but nothing is really helping him and I just feel so helpless. Anyone have anything they’ve used that’s worked??

Nursery have asked the kids to dress up. And my toddler is being potty trained at the mo so clothes than can easily be pulled down like trousers are easier, not onesies. A lot of costumes are onesies. Any ideas?

My daughter will be 4 in June. She’s been fully potty trained (pee) for at least 6 months now. We’ve tried multiple approaches and times to get her to poop in the potty with it only worked a total of 4 times in the last 6 months. The most recent was this last Friday. She had stomach issues as a baby and was backed u...

Hi Everyone! Any tips on potty training my 3yr old son. I am struggling and feel so defeated. I've tried taking him every 30min. I have rewards for when he do go. He will not tell me he has to go. And he cries almost every single time I make him go potty. Sincerely, a tired mom 😔

Help me. I'm at a total loss with my daughter. She's almost 4. She pees most of the time no issues on the toilet. she absolutely refuses to poo on the toilet. She will go in her panties or a pull up. She knows when she has to go cause she runs and hides. I've tried encouraging to go at those times when I'm aware it'...

Yall this mama is baffled lol. We use cloth diapers and twice today my son has managed to take his diaper off after pooping. I was already looking into and preparing to start potty training but like sir!!! I just started reading the book yesterday! 😂😂 Also in his defense he wasn’t wearing pants or shorts just the…

I'm not sure if my nearly 4 month old is teething🙃 She's very whingy & overall not as happy as normal. She's constantly attacking anything that goes near her mouth, constantly wants to chew and suck! But is also being fussy on my boobs (she is still drinking however)🥺 She's pulling on the hair near her ear,…

How do I start potting training my 3 year old who goes to childminder full time and has to be dry before they will continue.

My little boy has finally caught chicken pox and he’s turning 4 a week today! I wanted to know what people recommend to help with chicken pox or what you found worked for your little one. Some advice would be appreciated 🥰

I am literally at a loss! Our 3 and a half yr old son is still not potty trained. I feel like we have tried every single method. If we tell him to go he will but he doesn’t just get up and go by himself without us telling him. What can I doooo?? This is frustrating, he needs to go to pre k in September and I’m worri...

Hi! I'm in need of some advice... I have been potty training my son this week and at home he has been happily telling us when he needs to go (sometimes doesn't make it in time!) (and of course we have had some accidents) however he has done well considering. Today was his first morning back to nursery after half ter...

Does anyone know how long you can get a free dental check up for after having a baby? I thought it was 12 months but my dentist practice have just told me it's 9 months and I'll need to pay for my check up next week up.

My little girl is definitely ready for potty training, I’ve been doing it all weekend with her now and she’s constantly on the potty and tells me when she needs a wee or a poo, my question is, how did you know when there ready to do it at night time?? X

Hi , my little one ate something what had been half eaten by someone who has cold sores. ( they wasn’t visible that day ) but now all I’m doing is panicking thinking he’s eaten that with their saliva on and he’s going to catch cold sores. Which I feel like l have been protecting him from for 2 & abit years telling p...