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Anyone know what happens if you leave a box of diapers you paid for at walmart? Genuinely dont have the money to just go get another box 🥲

J
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Staying awake at night while BF

I found myself almost dozing off while breast feeding last night and got very scared as I don’t think it’s safe with my sleep behaviour (baby sleeps in his own crib). Do you have any tips on how to stay awake during those night feeds?

M
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Blocked duct?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone might have more info than me.. I pumped from my breast at 1sm yesterday and it’s 3am the next day in between that time my little one has breast fed multiple times off that boob and I thought give it a rest from pumping… I’ve woken up and it’s rock hard with lumps at the top of it which ...

L
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Help please 🥺

Help please 🥺 My little one is 7 days old today (3rd child) and he is EBF. This is the first time I am giving breastfeeding a go and I feel completely out of my depth and 2nd guessing everything! I absolutely love it but my little one coughs and splutters during his feed and then falls asleep when he has only fed…

R
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When did you wean baby from breastfeeding?

My baby is turning 1 soon and she’s still going strong with breastfeeding but I’m feeling pressure to wean, plus I miss fun little drinks lol. When/how do I wean?

A
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Small ball lump

I had very tender boobs from expressing my milk but yesterday and i noticed i have a small hard ball in my boob and really. Has anyone had anything similar?

Incognito
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Help or advice please (might be TMI if so sorry)

So during birth the Dr had to flip my daughter and it turned out she had/or has shoulder distocia (sorry if spelled wrong). After she came out they had to stitch me up on the inside which took over an hour. When I was released the nurse said the stitches should dissolve within a month, I gave birth in February. Marc...

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How to increase breastmilk supply?

Hey mums, I’m feeding my child through expressed breastmilk and I express around 8-10times a day but the supply is constant for months now, it’s not increasing, it was enough for my 3months old child but now he’s 4 and a half and there’s a need to increase his feed amount, what can I do? I have tried drinking variou...

Incognito
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How to get stuff done?

Hey! I wondered how you ladies get stuff done around the home like showering, cleaning up, laundry with your little baby. My little lady is 5 weeks now. Thanks in advance!

G
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Wic

I’m not sure if many moms have wic , but I mostly use it for my son’s formula. His tummy can only handle Similac Sensitive 360 total care with the golden lid… Wic gave me similac sensitive and there’s a huge difference between the two. How do I go about telling them that Sensitive 360 Total care is the best one and ...

K
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Sleep

Little girl is 5 months tomorrow and for around 1 week now has been waking every hour from midnight she used to sleep through 8pm-7am now she sleeps 8 till midnight they up every hour 😩

A
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Anyone else find the early evening baby becomes abit frantic?

Frantic is the only way I can describe it… little guy is 5 weeks old and early evening from about 5ish onwards all he wants is to feed, I’m talking non stop wood-pecker my face and shoulder if not. He’s really challenging to calm during this period and his breathing gets faster and all he wants to do is be on the bo...

Incognito
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Safe Sleep Real Talk

Sooooo.. I had my baby a couple of weeks ago. I just want to see if anyone else out there is questioning safe sleep for their baby like I am. I absolutely believe in science and the studies that back up safe sleep.. I just can’t trust that my baby is ok in her bassinet. My husband and I have been taking shifts at ni...

Incognito
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Why are baby carriers so expensive?

I mean it’s literally a backpack for your child?

Incognito
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Sex after episiotomy

When does the pain stop… I waited 6 weeks to have sex after my episiotomy which got infected and opened back up, now has closed by scar tissue forming. I got the all clear at my 6 week checkup so we had sex but I had to stop after like 30 seconds it so so painful 😫 does the pain get any better ?

Incognito
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Does anyone know why she makes this sound?

Hello, first time mum here to 2 month twins. One of the my twins here has always been vocal but especially when it comes to digesting her formula. She always grunts and moans after feeding and during sleep. Often it looks as though she's having a bowel movement, but then she cries. I don't think it's trapped wind as...

J
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Pushchair question

What pram is everyone thinking of? I went into Mamma's & pappas yesterday. I'm short 4ft 11" so I was recommended the nuna triv. Has anyone got any experience with this one?

K
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Sleeping on front

I know they tell you if they roll onto their front in their sleep then it's fine to leave them like that, but surely this doesn't look safe 😩 been flipping her back like a pancake all night 😂 is it okay to leave her on her front even tho she doesn't move her head to the side she just has her head straight down?

S
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roll over!

How are yall doing with rolling over in bed 🤣 i swear not only are my hips going to fall off, but i feel like a whale trying to swim in water 🤣 i just want to be comfortable!!!

K
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Sleep

What’s everyone been putting their babies to sleep in now it’s a little warmer ?

Incognito
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