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Hybrid soft play cafe?

I understand many mums really don’t like the thought of going back to work and leaving their babies but would struggle working remotely with a little one at home. Would you prefer to go to a soft play cafe with the option of hybrid working?

Incognito
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Health visitor home visit

Anyone else received a letter for a health visitor this late in pregnancy? I never had one with my first but have someone coming next week 🤷🏼‍♀️

J
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Frey syndrome

I was wondering if anyone’s little ones have been diagnosed with Frey Syndrome at all? I think my little girl has it but doctors aren’t listening to me

C
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Bowl movement

Is the normal for aptimal pepti 1 my lo has been on it 3 weeks now?

J
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2nd Jabs

Hi girlies! My daughter had her 2nd jabs yesterday and has been soo sleepy! She wasn’t like this with her first lot, has anyone else thought the same?

B
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Playpen yes or no?

Did you ever buy a playpen for your baby? is it actually needed?

Incognito
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WHAT TO DO ABOUT SHOWERING?

So my baby is now 7 months old!! He is currently able to sit up, not fully on his own but can sit up in a high chair etc. I have a blow up seat (from tiktok) that he just doesn't enjoy sitting in it and moves about so much that he's almost jumping out of it. I have another sit me up from mamas and papas that he mana...

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Colic and Reflux

My 6 week old is struggling with lying flat and HV said she most likely has colic and reflux. She’s been constipated and crying a lot especially through the night. We’ve been keeping her upright and rubbing her back and doing bicycle exercises to help with opening her bowels. Does anyone have any advice? It’s so hea...

S
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Grumpy baby

My baby boy is 8 weeks old and for the last couple of weeks he has just been so grumpy. He's quite often gassy and does a lot of grunting/pushing. Have taken him to the doctor who prescribed gaviscon for reflux (didn't work- I don't think he has reflux), ive also tried infacol and gripe water. He cries a lot, which ...

Incognito
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8 week jabs and calpol

How was your baby after their jabs? How often did you give Calpol?

Incognito
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18 months development check

Has anyone got the letter yet ? Or have you been seen ?

Incognito
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Teething poo

Anyone noticed with baby teething and dribbling more that their poos are more mucusy? I saw online there can be a correlation between the two but I’m also considering it could be cmpa.

Incognito
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Nail cutting

Is there anywhere you can take your baby to get their nails cut??? I can usually do his hands if it’s after nap and some brain numbing show is on but I CANNOT get near his feet. I always end up giving up because I’m afraid to cut him as he scrunches his toes up and flail’s around. I think he’s stubborn and ticklish...

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Diagnosis

How do doctors diagnose CMPA please?

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Early puberty

My 6 year old daughter seems to be developing breasts and also has body odour in her armpits occasionally. She is tall and pretty solid and has a very healthy appetite but I wouldn’t say she’s overweight. She’s also very active. I’m wondering whether it could be a weight issue or early puberty. Any advice or sugge...

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When did colic get better??

When did everybody’s little one’s colic get better? 3 months and no improvement!

Incognito
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Bath

How long after c section do you have to wait to have a bath?

Incognito
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Broody!!

Hi im feeling sooo broody! I have a (nearly 4 year old) and been thinking of having another! Would you recommend it? Is the second easier?

Incognito
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Baby poop changed texture(no pic)

My 6 month baby pooped today and the texture was a lot more firmer almost like adult poop. He started solid recently. Is that normal or should I be concerned?

Incognito
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Distress when pooping

My baby is 13 months, and he recently just started pooping some solids, and when he does he cries out in distress 🥹 Has any other moms experience this and what did you do to help your little one? I’ve been pushing him to drink a little more water but we’re working on it 🥹

S
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