Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

I feel like a horrible mom. My baby is 5 months, he’s always been fairly difficult, he cries a lot more than other babies. Lately I just feel like I can’t keep him happy, he’s always so upset. As a first time mom I’m not sure what I’m looking for if something is wrong or his temperament is just this way. For weeks h...

Recommendations for the best hoovers please! 👇 I have 2 dogs, a bunny and a toddler so a pet one would be ideal or one that’s good for pets! Nothing majorly expensive please. Thank youuu! X

My little boy tells me poo poo after he has been in his nappy and tonight he said it before he did his poo. Are these signs for potty training? Anyone else’s baby doing the same thing?

OH has said a couple of comments recently that our LB has serious attachment issues and we need to nip this in the bud. I don't know if it's true or what can do to try reduce it. If I was to pop out to the shops LB will have a complete meltdown about not coming with me, "I will miss you" etc. I always reassure him t...

My little man is almost 7 months and has ZERO interest in food! He is already in 9-12 months clothes as he’s so tall and stocky, so definitely not worried about him being hungry. Just wasn’t sure if anyone else was having this issue? As all my other friends bubbas love their food

As it’s sick season, I’m debating whether to send my eldest to nursery. I’d love the quiet mornings, but I don’t want to risk bringing the flu or cold into the house. What are your thoughts? Due in 2-3 weeks!

Anyone else have a toddler who is obsessed with Dad? I have a 3 year old and he's always adored his dad, but recently he's started saying things to me like "I don't like you" and "you're not my favourite" and telling me to go away. I know it shouldn't upset me, but I'm currebrly pregnant and it's hard to not get emo...

My toddler eats great for breakfast time, will eat unlimited fruit & loves snacks (try my best to keep these to a minimum but still refuses meals).. but refuses proper meals at lunch or dinner time. It’s so hard getting any vegetables into him. Some days he seems to live off barely any nutrition. I’ve tried blending...

When is the right time to stop being so strict on salt etc? Our LG is a great eater so we want to stop having to make variations of our dinner and to stop us eating plainer than we would like but not sure when this is okay? She’ll never be given chips with salt for example as we make proper meals at home but most ...

I introduced solids to my girl right around 6m and lately her eating seems to be worse than ever and her doctor is trying to tell me to start switching her over to cow’s milk. Which how?! She eats maybe 1 meal a day with a bit of snacking here and there. Lunch today was her sitting on her grilled cheese and then chu...

I followed the oh crap method and im on day 10 it seems to not really be working. We’ve tried barebum for three days had to put pull up because my son started withholding poop and pee. Restarted again, Now i got him to release pee by bringing him to the tub but the poop issue is still happening. We know he’s not con...

Please don’t judge too much for this - my MIL recently had our 2 month old for one night - they have seen him a lot since he was born, he has colic and I think I have PND so I accepted their offer of help for one night as he is usually very calm around them, a lot calmer than he is at home. By all accounts he has be...

I feel like such a horrible mom because I really can’t do this phase again and it makes me not want any kids. Idk if it’s even more hard because of the lack of village I have. I have people who will pitty watch her, never because they want to so I usually make sure I don’t ask for help unless I REALLY need it like t...

I have a little 5 week old boy who is currently in 5oz, he feeds fast and gulps his bottles resulting in wind and more puking afterwards now. We are doing all the normal stuff; keeping him up right, lots of breaks and winding in a variety of ways to help. I looked at slow bottle teats but Tommi Tippe but cant find a...

My little boy is pretty much exclusively breast fed (will be 10 months in just over a week) and has a bowl of porridge (some mornings if not toast) and approximately half a pouch a day with some puffs and wafers in between. He doesn’t really seem overly fussed by the pouches and half a pouch feels like an accomplish...

Hi! We will be traveling to Sacramento for a week from Monday-Friday of this next week from Las Vegas. I have a 2 year old and 5 year old. What kind of things is there to do with kids that aren’t overly packed and expensive? Also, any beaches near by? We just want to see the ocean :)

Hey girls, I'm currently moving onto step 2 of the 6 step ladder, just wondering if I can use mini cheddars? Or has anyone got an alternative (can't have egg) Thanks xx

Feel very blessed to have a baby who LOVES food just as much as me! Spaghetti bolognaise, homemade garlic bread and peaches and pears.

Anyone going through this phase, my 8mo only wants to come to me. Wants her to be picked up all the time. How do I manage and get other things done? Anyone else in the same boat?

We've told everyone clearly that they are not to kiss our 2 yo on the lips. She's very "greedy" with her cuddles and affection but both me and hubby are in agreement that we will never force her to cuddle someone if she doesn't want to.. I don't care who they are to her or how upset it makes them. The last few t...