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When did you increase to 2 meals?

How do I get my kids to do anything other than screens? They're going to be 4 and 2 in March and anytime I try to set up and do any sort of craft or something not involving screens, it's just turns into someone screaming or them fighting or screaming because it's over after screaming about having to share. Either wa...

I’m struggling so much with dividing my time between my 2 year old and my 5 month old. I find myself just crawling the living room floor between them both throughout the day. My 2 year old doesn’t play independently for very long and my 5 month old only has 30 min naps every 3 hours until bedtime. I’ll play with tod...

How long does it take for a tooth to cut through when you can see the line on the gums?

Just got back from holiday and realised there was a play area for toddlers in almost every cafe and shop we went into - anyone know of any places in Kingston town centre that have play areas - cafes and shops though, not soft play or similar?

I've been trying to potty training my 2 year old by letting him be bottom naked and encouraging him to use the potty when he shows signs of needing to pee but he keeps peeing on the floor because he thinks it's hilarious to then splash in it 🤦🏻‍♀️ the few times he has peed on the potty we've celebrated but…

Can anyone tell me what your little one's nursery has recommended you buy for them in advance of them starting? I am aware I will be given a shopping list but I don't know what's on it! Thanks ❤️

Dose anyone else feel more overwhelmed/stressed when there partner is at home, I feel like I have twice as much to when he is here in regards to house work and caring for baby 😫

Does anyone know of any dentists taking on NHS patients in County Down or close? Thanks x

My LO is 9 months and has completely stopped eating her meals, which she usually had 3 times a day. I have to tiny bit force feed her throughout the day extremely patiently and then she would finish that one meal which she ate within 40 mins. Also, her milk intake has reduced significantly too, she use to do 3-4 bo...

38+6w. Due for induction tomorrow. I have great support systems. My husband is amazing and has physically done everything to help me cope. My family has been really supportive. But I can’t shake this feeling of being anxious and uncomfortable - both for the birthing process and with becoming a mom. I’ve never wa...

Hey is anyone else baby not interested in using a spoon to feed themselves yet? My 14 month old can hold it but doesn’t seem to want to feed himself. When I’m feeding him things like yoghurts and porridge he sits with his mouth open waiting for me to feed him. Has anyone got any advice on how to get him to start usi...

Anyone else just given up😭 I’m 31 weeks with a nearly two year old and I used to be sooo anti screen time but I just don’t have the energy anymore and I feel so guilty which idk why cos he’s fed and happy ? I just wish I could do more but I’m just at that stage where I wanna rot on the sofa 😭 The tellys been on…

Not sure if it’s the teething as he is at the moment, it’s got me worried because he’s surviving on water oxygen and just vibes 😂

My baby girl won't eat red meet I have no problem giving her fruit and vegetables but when it comes to red meat she won't eat it and I don't know what to do.

Can a baby be sick through teething pain? My daughter was sick early hours this morning and I thought she may of had a bug, but she’s absolutely fine, full of energy, she’s eaten toast and biscuits a couple of hours ago and she’s held everything down. She’s got 5 big back teeth coming in all at once and she’s been u...

Used to be small thought was teething now it's like this. Anyone experienced this

Can I introduce spicey food to my 7 month old? I am making chilli con carne for tea. Can she have some blended? Also can I give her rice?

This is my little boys fave toy, he’s almost 2 and loves building the blocks, driving the train, playing with the people figures, arranging my colour…everything about it. It’s probably the only thing he will play any length of time on his own with. Any suggestions for similar I could get him for Christmas/his bday?...

My little boy will be getting a Tonies box for his birthday, what characters would everyone recommend? He loves anything animal related