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Blood in poo

Should this be cause for concern, she had it a few times as a newborn not as bad tho and she's now 6 months. She does have a suspected cows milk allergy.

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8 week jabs

Heading there now, what do I expect? How many jabs? Where? Thanks

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Baby classes/groups

Has anyone started taking their little one to baby groups before they've had their jabs or are you waiting till after they're done? Feel like I really need to get out of the house but also don't want to risk making little one ill.

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8 weeks Jabs delayed

Suppose I'm just looking for reassurance here. Anyone's babies 8 weeks Jabs been delayed? We couldn't book them until after she'd had her 6 week check. I went immediately to reception from the doctors rooms to book and the soonest they could get her in was half way through January by which point she'll be 12 weeks ...

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Vomiting

Anyone else’s BF baby vomit quite a bit? My girl is almost 6 weeks and then after every feed she vomits some can only be small amounts and others it’s quite large just worried as I obviously can’t tell how much she’s getting then if she vomits I’m wore it’s a full feed! After feeding I try keep her up right for as l...

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Small indent on bottom

My baby has a small indent just above his bottom. Sent a picture to the doctor and they’ve said they’re not too worried and booked me in for a routine appointment in Jan. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced this as I obviously am worried?!

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HELP!! baby hasn’t pooed in 7 days

My 17 week old Baby usually pops multiple times a day, he hasn’t pooed now in 7 days!? His wind smells horrendous 😩 I’ve tried massage, bicycle legs, cooled boiled water, a Vaseline on his bottom!? What else can I do, he seems uncomfortable

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Baby acid reflux any tips?

My 6 week old seems to have reflux- she spits up after feeds (amount varies), her nose always sounds congested, she cries a a lot in evenings and is always unsettled. I use gripe water and keep upright after feeds and burp in between but was wondering if there are any other tips anyone has? Especially any natural re...

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12 week jabs

To those who’s little ones have had their 12 week vaccines how have they reacted after? Did you give calpol?

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Help!!!

My baby didn’t poop and today is the 4th day. Is this normal? He is passing gas and his diapers are heavily wet. He is four months old and exclusively breastfed.

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Lip/Tongie ties

Any success/noticeable difference after tie revision ? I have a reflux baby with ties with an ok latch. He swallows a lot of air and I want to have this done for him.

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Constipated baby?

My baby is 7 weeks & yesterday only did 1 huge poo over 24 hours when she normally does 4/5 over 24 hours (she is peeing as normal) today she is very irritated & started crying if I put her down, but is still eating & sleeps on me. I’ve tried winding her, bicycle legs, stretches etc and still no poo. Should I be wor...

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Burping after feed in bed

My 13 week old is mostly a good burper after boob, sometimes he doesn't burp though. Sometimes when I feed him in bed and he falls asleep, I feel bad disturbing him for a burp. Do people burp their little ones each time? Or sometimes leave it if they're in a deep sleep straight off the boob?

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2 month old

Does anyone know ways to get Baby to poop ? My 2 month old is trying to poop but he is having a hard time to go poop today :(

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Diarrhea

My baby has been having very watery diarrhea since Saturday. He usually poops 1-2 times a day but lately it’s been diarrhea 5-6 times a day and it goes through his diaper every time. He isn’t fussy at all and is eating like normal. The ped said give him yogurt and bring him in if it’s lasting longer than a week. It’...

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Baby bowel movement.

My baby hasn’t pooped In a day. To all the moms when should I be concerned? My baby is going on 2 weeks old.

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