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Sleep help 😩

So my baby is 4 months old today and for the past couple of weeks we’ve been struggling with sleep, she used to sleep between 10:30pm-6am no problem where as we’ve not had that for ages now, she just wakes up every couple of hours wants a feed and a cuddle and goes back to sleep, is it 4 month sleep regression? does...

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Do you kiss your baby or kids on the lips?

I know quite a few parents that do because the kids see the parents kiss each other on the lips, so they do the same to their parents. Thoughts?

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Setting boundaries with soon to be grandparents

Needing some advice about setting boundaries, I struggle with anxiety so having these types of conversations makes me nervous. I’m due in April and it’ll be the first grandchild for both mine and my husband’s parents so naturally everyone is super excited. I get on well with my MIL but last night she mentioned buyin...

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Formula feeding

How many oz are your babies having? My little girl was born on 2nd centile, and is now 12 weeks and still only having 3oz every 3hours, we have tried giving her 4oz but she is sick every single time, but tolerates 3oz. She is also on prescription formula for CMPA Any advice?

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Holiday

We are going abroad in a few months. We have requested to have a travel cot. Obviously it doesn’t come with a mattress. What did you do when you took your lo?

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When to do the baby wash

Have an elective c section booked the 29th January Dying to get started on washing all the baby clothes, pack my bag and get the baby stuff built around the house but not sure if it’s too early still!

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GP delayed Jabs

So, this Thursday it will be 5 weeks since the GP stated that someone would call for an appointment for our sons 12 weeks jabs and still nothing. We have called 2 times and get the same story. He will be 17 weeks this Thursday and I’m starting to get angry as they say how important jabs are but we are getting nothin...

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No night feeds

My 4MO has gone 2 nights without waking for a feed. I've fed him at 9pm for the last 2 nights and yesterday didn't wake us till gone 6am and today not woken us till gone 7.....is that normal?

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Help!!

Heading to tescos in half hour and need quick advice! My little girl loves her bedtime sleep (not so much naps) but as a result, she’s waking up in the morning with wee nappy leaks. She wears pampers size 5 but should I size up for bedtime? I’ve read conflicting things on Google! I’ve tried the usual things such as ...

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PLEASE HELP

I had my baby 2 days ago and I’ve been trying to pump and breast feed but when I pump I only get 1 drop and when I try to latch her she doesn’t latch can someone please help me I’m getting very discouraged and overwhelmed

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Judged for breastfeeding

My partner says I breastfeed my son too much, that I’m doing it out pf convenience because I’m too lazy to make him a bottle, he he says the sound my son makes when he’s being breastfed irritates him and how my breastmilk is probably causing my son’s rash…….🙃

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Sleeping independently

How on earth do you get a 5 month old to go to sleep independently?! He’s currently either feeding to sleep or being bounced in arms. If I try and put him down ‘sleepy but awake’ he cries and just gets louder and louder. He’s also still will often wake up when I try and put him down too so how the hell do I get him...

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Washing products

Hey, this is my second child so you would think I would remember but just wondering what products you are all using to wash baby clothes before they arrive? I only remember non bio 😂. Tia 😊

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Feeding tactics

Hi I’ll be a first time mum and hope to breastfeed supported by bottles for breast milk and formula when needed / my husband to help etc. We went to a baby show and was told always to use boiling water for formula then let it cool for 30minutes, however I have seen multiple products on the market that warm or prep t...

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How do I keep my little one warm throughout the night?

My little boy is 7 months old and has recently got over a cold (I’m talking about 2 days recent) while we visited my family however we have come back and he’s ill again! My FIL refuses to put the heating on throughout the night and is very reluctant to put it on throughout the day when we ask and says it isn’t cold ...

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diaper change

how often are we supposed to change diapers during night time? should we wake baby up?

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