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9-12 month HV check

I’m freaking out about my LO health visit next week as every time they come they tell me I’m doing something wrong or need to be doing more. Has anyone had there check yet and can give me an insight into what they check for or ask?

K
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Burping after feed

I exclusively breastfeed my little boy and always burp him after feeding. He falls asleep and looks settled after feeding but when I burp him he then wakes up and becomes unsettled. Is anyone else having this problem? It then takes ages to settle him again

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1 year jabs

My partner doesn't want our daughter to have her 1st jabs. Since covid he's been against all jabs. She is due them tomorrow as we missed her appointment last time. What's your thoughts on jabs?

S
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No fruits

At my wits end!! My boy is constipated but refuses all kinds of fruit! I’ve cut it, pureed it - mixed it with other things - he still won’t eat it. What else can I do He’s 16 months old

Incognito
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1 year jags

My wee girl had her 1 year jags yesterday afternoon and one of her legs has gone quite red round the injection. It’s also hot to touch and her thigh is hard. Is this a normal reaction?

Incognito
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Boy moms I need help

My son was circumcised today dose anyone have any tips to help keep the area clean and to reduce pain. We have all girls in my family so no one really knows what to do. How long will it take to heal? If the bandage gets dirty or wet do i change it or just let it be

Incognito
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Baby vaccines😢

My baby has his first jabs tomorrow (he’s 10 weeks old). I feel so so guilty that he has no idea what’s coming and I’m scared he’s going to feel really poorly😢 can anyone give advice on how to prepare for them and what to do afterwards to make sure he feels okay?

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Infacol

My baby is so unsettled after feeds and crying constantly and arching her back etc, I’ve got infacol but can’t seem to get her to take it? It says to give the whole syringe but how am I meant to do that? I’m so desperate for her to stop crying it’s stressing me out so much😭

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Bedtime tantrums

I’ve just put my daughter to bed filthy after a day at nursery because she caused such a fuss I couldn’t face giving her a shower with her behaving so appallingly. Now feeling like the worst mum. Has anyone else resorted to just leaving things in order to just to get them to bed? Even getting her down wasn’t easy. ...

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Nutramigen Question

Hi, Little one has been put on nutramigen recently to see if she has CMPA. She’s had reflux before (one of the symptoms), but since being on this formula.. it’s like something else!! 🫣🫣 so much seems to be coming out, it’s not vomit, but still worrying. Has this happened to anyone else’s little one? If so, did…

K
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Baby baths

Hi guys ! How often do you bathe your little ones? Initially, I felt like I was overdoing it, but now that the weather is getting warmer, I’m curious about the appropriate bathing frequency for a four-month-old.

Incognito
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PRN/ PerDiem work (OT/PT/SLP)

Any moms work PRN in the therapy world (PT/OT/SLP)? If so how is your experience ,

Incognito
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Blood test- HbA1c for stomach problems?

My two year old has always had stomach problems (bloating and diarrhoea) we identified cows milk as a trigger and while it’s better than it was he still has multiple episodes of diarrhoea a day. Our GP has referred him for a blood test and I’ve just collected the form. Everything that is on there makes sense for h...

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Baby sticking tongue out all the time

Is this just a new discovery or does it indicate something? Ftm

Incognito
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RSV vaccine

Does anyone know how late we can have this done? How many weeks were you when you got it? I'm 32+4 but haven't had the vaccine yet as I've been really unwell recently and on antibiotics so my GP surgery wouldn't book me in. I'm feeling better now but wondering if I've missed the boat on this...

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Pooping less frequent

Anyone's baby (breastfed) started pooping significantly less frequent after starting solids? Poop is like a paste but went from 8x a day to once a day. Thanks.

L
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