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Cone Head Baby (Caput Succedaneum): Why It Happens and When It Actually Rounds Out

Your Guide to Baby’s First Bath

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Travels With Baby: 23 Essential Tips

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Torticollis in Babies: What It Is, What to Look For & How to Help Your Baby

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How Often to Bathe a Newborn

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Newborn Scrunch Explained: Why Babies Curl Up and What It Means

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Newborn Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

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What Does It Mean If Baby Arches Their Back While Crying?

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What is Purple Crying? And What Does It Stand For?

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Breath-Holding Spell: What to Do When Baby Stops Breathing While Crying

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Helpful Resources for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome: What to Know & Where to Find Support

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Why Do Babies Cry On Airplanes?

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Baby’s First Pediatrician Visit: Your Expert Guide

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Childs Farm’s Complete Guide to Baby Skincare for Parents

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How Many Diapers Do I Need for a Newborn? (Hint: It’s a Lot!)

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How to Prevent Dehydration in Babies

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From the community

Recent discussions

Constipated

Hi first time mom here my kid is 3 weeks old and she was born at 34 weeks. She has not popped since yesterday I have tried everything and I’m worried any recommendations?

I am so beyond sick and tired of my little ones reflux. He’s 12 weeks and he throws up massive amount of milk after every. Single. Feed! This only started happening about 2 weeks ago. I’ve tried everything- sitting him up, offering small amounts at a time, winding him mid-feed, you name it, I’ve done it all. Anyone else experienced the same with their little one? When does it get better?

Can’t believe I woke up to this

I woke up maybe a couple minutes after my seven month old woke up. He wasn’t crying so I let him be maybe five minutes later he starts crying so I go to get him out of his crib. As soon as I pick him up, I realized that he is covered almost head to toe in baby poo. Part of it he did himself. The other part of it because it was a blowout. It was all over his face, back, stomach, feet. I never thought I’d have to deal with them playing in their own poo until they were toddlers. 😭

Tongue Tie St Thomas

Any babies that got a tongue tie cut at St Thomas? how was the experience? how long did you have to wait after the referral?

HFM???

Does this look like HFM please? It seems to be everywhere. Hasn’t had anything different to eat, or drink. Never seen it everywhere before! More pics in comments

2 -2 1/2 year health visitor

To those who have had their visit - what questions did it entail and do they look round your home

(They are more than welcome to just wondering before i do a whole house reset after a busy week)

Baby poops

I’m going alittle crazy! My ebf 11 week old for the past 3 weeks will only poop every 6 days. Brought it up to the pediatrician and I’ve done everything they told us to do. Bicycle kicks, tummy rubs, rectal temp check, warm baths and even a suppository. He is very low on the percentile like 9% so I feel like he isn’t holding on to the milk and about day 4 he is so uncomfortable. We took him to the ER Saturday and they did a xray and just told us he had gas. Went to a follow-up peds appointment and they started him on liquid Pepcid due to possible silent reflux. He burps & farts during/ after feeds. We give mylicon or gripe water for the gas discomfort which helps sometimes. I have a feeling this isn’t normal especially when he used to poop everyday.
Pic so we don’t get lost

8 week jabs

My boy had his 8 weeks jabs this morning, he has a temp of 38.2 and has had 3 lots of calpol. He will not settle unless on me and he’s so sad… complete opposite to his normal self😢 anyone else’s baby really struggle after their jabs? Think I’m in for a long night

Witching hour

My baby is 6 weeks old and every evening she is so fussy and difficult to settle! Is anyone suffering with this and have any pointers? It's so draining 😩

How many poos daily

How many poos does everyone’s child do daily around 1 year old?

Zofran

Hey all finally my doc put me on zofran after months and months of b complex… zofran is helping woohoo! But how did people survive the constipation? I literally never experienced this before I feel so heavy and sluggish and can barely eat!

My doctor said eat small meals but I am not hungry at all. Help! Did anything help?

Going to the bathroom alone

I have an 8 year old and 4 year old and I’m just wondering do we ever get to go to the bathroom alone or have privacy while in the bathroom ever again?? My kids will not say 5 words to me until I’m sitting on the toilet then they wanna ask a million questions and they are hungry and they need this or want that. I know I can’t be the only one

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