Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

My baby is almost 3 months and hasn’t pooped on his own since his first 2 weeks. I took him to a gastro doctor. Keeps telling me nothing wrong, he’s healthy even recommended I give him a bit of oatmeal to keep him full longer….??? I kept complaining to pediatrician and they recommended prune juice and water (my baby...

How to tell the difference between a baby with reflux versus once in a while regurgitation? My baby is 5 weeks and a couple times a week will forcefully projectile spit up what appears to be the whole feed/several ounces. Occasionally he’s done it twice in one day, and other times go several days with no spit up a...

Hi 👋🏽 my little boy is 4 months and has been on aptamil pepti 1 for the last 4 weeks. He seems to be MUCH better than before (he used to be rigid with pain during feeds and really unsettled in himself) I am thinking of starting weaning at 5 months but worried his diet will need to be altered now. Does this mean he…

Debating whether or not I should purchase an anti-choking device for my baby… been getting so many ads for LifeVac and similar products. There’s not a lot of research/testing on this product but maybe just to have it for peace of mind? Or should I just take CPR classes and hope and pray that’s enough? Almost all my ...

How has everyone’s babies responded to their 1-year jabs? My LG has hers tomorrow and want to be prepared!

Does everyone bathe their LO’s everyday as part of their bedtime routine? I bathe him only 2-3 days a week (pls don’t judge!) and it’s not part of his bedtime routine. I don’t bathe him everyday as he’s not a big fan of bathing and screams while I wash his head. So I don’t feel like stressing every night and trauma...

Hey ladies, my daughter is 18mo & washing her hair is literal torture - like I dread & I'm sure she does too. She doesn't like the guard thingy that you can put on her head to stop the water going into her face, she rips it off either before I get started or whilst washing so that's pointless. Whilst I'm washing h...

How long did it take your baby to get used to this formula? I’ve just given my baby a bottle of this for the first time and he threw up a bit of it, is this normal?

Our 3-year-old has been complaining that his stomach hurts all day. He ate a small snack this morning but since then hasn’t refused all liquids and foods. Even popsicles and ice cream (offered because he would usually say yes even if his throat is sore). I’m assuming he has a tummy bug ( 😱), but is it typical for…

Can anyone tell me if your baby can’t answer any of the questions in one section… is that a referral to someone or does the HV come back? I’m stressing!!

My 2 year old currently has chicken pox passed on from her cousins - I also have a 3 month old baby boy. He hasn’t got any symptoms yet but I’m pretty certain he will have already caught it off my daughter. Just worrying myself but I online that it can be dangerous for babies 😢 he is a big boy 15lbs and born 99th…

What are we using for bath time. My daughter is 15 months and I’m still using a washcloth.

I know this is a controversial topic and I’m not looking to spark any anti-vax debates but I wondered what people’s views were about those 8 week vaccinations? Will you be vaccinating your babies?

Sorry for the graphic photo but I am battling a baby who does not stop crying after a feed, he’s like a little worm wriggling around and non stop crying. He’s uncomfortable for ages. The doctor said silent reflux initially but it doesn’t seem to be getting better with meds. He’s 3 1/2 weeks and we’ve been battling...

Anyone have baths? So nervous to, haven’t allll pregnancy but I really want to have a blinking bath for all the aches and pains 😂😭

Our nursery gives a daily care update everyday after I bring my little girl home. Aren’t they supposed to do it throughout the day? I check the aap all day for an update but there’s nothing. They update it when she is already home n I have listened about her day from them when I go to pick her up. Does your nursery ...

We are almost 6 weeks old and had a very severe tongue tie snipped a week ago. Bubs absolutely loves to suck to soothe himself especially when he's tired. However due to the tongue tie, he's having to relearn how to use his tongue all over again and because of this he really struggles to keep the dummy long enough t...

Is it normal to hear noises in my baby’s stomach while I’m feeding her? I can hear sloshing sounds. Just want to make sure she’s not having digestive issues. Thanks mamas!

i’ve been weaning my 7 month old properly for a couple weeks now, before she just wouldn’t take it anything now she has a good few spoonfuls. She’s had porridge, veg, weetabix and i’ve done dairy, gluten, peanut allergens. Today i decided to start her with 2 meals and gave her a lidl spaghetti bolognaise sachet, so ...

Has anyone had a health visitor come round to the house before birth? If so please can you let me know what to expect? Do I need to make sure the house is baby proofed and the nursery is finished etc?