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Recent discussions

Baby clothes

Just out of curiosity, why do parents love zipper onesies?

Don’t get me wrong, I tried zipper ones it’s easy to zip in and out when putting it on the first time and taking it out, but I find it difficult when changing diapers especially when baby is asleep.

I prefer those kimono style buttons where it’s easy to button or too down button with crotch snaps.

Is everyone thinking the same or different? Lol

Help

My LO every feed. Drs don’t seem to think it’s a problem the whole Muslim cloth gets soaked so much I’m using towels now. I’ve tried size O teats he gets really frustrated and still spills it out :(

Dummy

My baby has had a dummy since about 2 weeks old (now 5 months) and over the course of the last month we weaned her off it during the day only for naps and night (which was fine) and then 5 days took it completely away during the day.

The first day no dummy was fine, the second bit rougher. But now it feels impossible she just moans and cries all the time it takes ages for her to go down to sleep (she’s always been an amazing sleeper)

I thought it was meant to get better as time went on not worse. I’m at my wits end I dunno what to do.

Currently typing this as she screams uncontrollably in the car and I cry with her cos I can’t do anything.

Of these two, which seems more overall “demanding” to you, overall? Lighthearted poll, not putting anyone down 🫶🏼

As a mum who breastfed for 3 years, I think formula feeding seems 100x harder and more demanding. I give those mamas all the credit because I could not keep up with that faff haha. I truly don’t understand why people say breastfeeding is more effort, other than the fact that no one else can do it. But personally I’d take that over endless bottle prep & cleaning.

Is this normal?

My 12m old is really funny with kids going near him, he’s always been this way, but anytime family’s kids sit next to him or head his way he moans or cries and moves away. He also really observes them and is never really relaxed, always looking over his shoulder. Has anyone experienced this? (He’s starting nursery properly tomorrow so hoping this helps) but is this normal?

8 week immunisations

My 8 week old has his first set of injections tomorrow and I’m abit nervous. Does anyone have any advice for after the jabs? I know they get a temp after so have got some calpol to give just before hand. Should I put him to bed in less clothing to make sure he doesn’t get too hot? Any tips from your experience with first set of immunisations? Am I worrying more than I need to? 😅

4 month sleep regression

Does anyone else feel like they’re back in the newborn trenches through the 4 month sleep regression ?? 😭😭 my boy turned 4 months yesterday and the past 3 nights he’s woken up every 20-40 minutes. He does manage to get back off to sleep after I give him his dummy. It’s so strange though because his daytime naps don’t seem to be affected? He has 2 x long naps a day (around 2 hours) and a couple 30-40 minutes here and there and seems fine during them, it’s just his night time sleep! I read it can last for 6 weeks, I pray it doesn’t because I am shattered 🤣🤣

Naps for 4 month old

I am curious to know how many naps your 4 month olds are having during the day? Mine still naps 4-5 times a day as he is waking between 5:30-6am and bedtime is between 7-7:30pm. Most naps last 30-40 mins unless 1 long contact nap so I feel like I can’t drop a nap yet as his wake windows are only around 1.5 hours if we make it there!! I’m just concerned as I feel like he should be only 3-4 naps but that seems impossible without him becoming extremely overtired …?

Is this a normal poo?

Apologies for picture included. 1 year old has had a funny tummy since Friday not watery diarrhoea but very explosive and paste like poo and he’s not being eating as much but been drinking his milk and water normally! Today we had this poo though and it seemed a very chalk like consistency and very pale. Just asking for thoughts and advice really. He did also have lots of cream on his bum.

My seven year old

Is out of control. Her dad and I share 50/50 and when she comes to my house she is so mean. And idk what to do

11 month old constantly standing in cot

Please tell me someone has some advice for this cause wow it’s trying. My almost 11 month old is fully on the move now and his new favourite thing is repeatedly pulling to stand in his cot. The problem is that he wears a sleep sack (mainly so his legs don’t get stuck between the bars tbh lol) so he’s not stable enough to lower himself down. So earlier he fell backwards and hit is head and now we feel like we can’t just leave him to it. Typically it’s his first full day at nursery tomorrow and my first day back at work IT’S LIKE HE KNOWS!!
Please tell me someone has some tips. Currently we are quietly placing him back on his back every time but he just keeps doing it! 🤣🤡

Using a pump for colostrum

Has anyone used a pump for collecting colostrum? I've read very mixed things about using a pump but it seems like it might be easier and can collect more this way?
I've been hand expressing for the last few days and I'm managing to get around 0.5ml between both breasts each time but I'm finding it quite laborious!
I was told that they don't recommend pumping as colostrum is thick and can stick in the little parts of the pump, but my main worry is whether it can induce labour more than hand expressing but can't seem to find any solid evidence on this!
If anyone has any advice or has used a pump for collecting I'd be very interested to hear how you got on!
I'm 37+2

Recommendations for non slip bath mats

Might seem like a silly question, but for some reason I've gone down a rabbit hole with this decision. LO has been in a baby bath but he's 15 months now and although he still fits, I wouldn't be surprised if he's hit the weight limit.

Any recommendations?

11 month old gone off formula

My 11 month old baby has completely gone off her formula and hardly takes a bottle now no matter what time of day or what mood she’s in. Should I be switching to cows milk early?

2 weeks pp

2 weeks postpartum, and all I want is sex😩 fancy my partner so much more since seeing him with our bubba. I had stitches too. HELP

Baby not smiling or making much eye contact at 7 weeks

I feel I’ve googled myself into a frenzy! My baby is 7 weeks old today and hasn’t made a proper social smile yet, she also seems to avoid eye contact or look past me when I’m trying to make it. She does sometimes make eye contact but it feels very rare compared to what I should be expecting maybe? She seems to be meeting other milestones okay like lifting head and clenching fists etc. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

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