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Osteopath

Does anyone have any experience of taking their little one to an osteopath? We have noticed recently that my little one is holding her head tilted to one side and now can’t stop worrying about it! Need some advice please

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What’s everyone putting their babies in /on while you have a shower now?

I’ve always put baby in this when I’m showering but she’s pretty much outgrown it now and I feel guilty putting her in as it doesn’t encourage her much to build on sitting/developmental skills etc

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Seriously stressing

So my brother had my son for a few hours and has just told me his gf bath bomb crumbled on floor and that my son had swallowed a little am really worried ;( what do I have rushed bk this happend like. 15 mins ago He not showing any symptoms of being unwell or anything

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Kendamil causing watery poo

I have switched my 21 month to kendamil a few weeks ago and I’ve noticed that since then she’s having multiple watery poo every day, which is uncommon for her (she used to have normal poo, and occasional constipation). Has this happened to any of you? I would like to switch from Kendamil, which formula would you rec...

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How often are you giving baby a bath??

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Chord

My babies chord fell off a couple of days ago but still had a little stump on it so we’ve delayed bathing. Do you think this is okay to bath now or still wait a little bit till it’s fully gone?

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Pre birth perineum trainer devices..

I see them advertised all over the Internet but it seems very gimmicky. Anyone used one? Is it worth it?

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How long did it take to receive your baby’s SSN?

I was wondering how long it takes to receive your baby’s SSN? My son has been born over a month now and nothing is in the mailbox. We requested the SSN with the hospital after he was born.

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Hurricane 🌀 Helene

I’m seeing lots on social media about the destruction and devastation from the storm. I am far from there. But I’m having a hard time understanding where the damage is. I’m hoping someone can circle the best they can so i have something tangible to look at.

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How to potty train a constipated toddler?

My daughter is constantly constipated… we have tried everything the doctor has suggested. She eats lots of apples and fruits already. Refuses prune juice. Sometimes we give her Miralax that the doctor recommended but I don’t want to do that everyday… anyways she gets very constipated and sometimes will not get out o...

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Runny poo

My LO has been having 2 runny poos per day for this last week. Nothings changed with her diet, she seems okay within herself she’s just had a cold 🧐

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Has anyone used this for their kid(s) ?

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Bath

How long did you all wait to have a bath after your c section? I love a bubble bath but so nervous to use products anywhere near my scar.

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Bathtime

Anyone have any tips for LO hating bathtime? We have toys but as soon as we start to bathe her, she starts crying😞

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Bath

How often do you bath your babies?

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Universal credit

How often did you have a work focused meeting when your child turned 1? My daughter is 2 in February, I had my first one in September and they’ve booked em to have another end of October.

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