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Bulky travel systems? Buy or skip?

We went to explore pushchairs at mamas and papas and they really seem to encourage you to buy the ocarro package which is 12kg + and bulky once folded. Are these realistic to use post 6 months or is it better to go with something like Joolz/Nuna which are most compact but less sturdy I guess.

Chunky Feet

Hello! I'm in need of recommendations on where to buy shoes for my 1 year old. He has the cutest chunky feet but it's VERY hard to find him shoes. His size is a 6T XXW. Can't find the extra extra wide sizes anywhere. HELP PLEASE

Can you tell time on a watch?

I know this sounds silly but I recently watched a tiktok of an influencer saying she wears a watch for fashion because she doesn't actually know how to tell the time and instead uses her phone to tell time.

Can you tell time on a watch?

Teething babies

Mamas with teething babies, what are we doing/ using besides teething toys?

Baby carrier

We are going on holiday with our 5 month old and we are planning on getting a carrier for around the airport. I’ve never used a carried for my LO, she’s quite a small baby but is very nosey and is desperate to look around everywhere.

What would be everyone’s recommendations for a carrier that’s quite comfy for travelling? TIA

TV!

Guys what are we doing about having the TV on? 😂 I’ve always liked having the TV on for background noise but now I can’t stop my 8 month old from looking at it! What is everyone else doing?

What stuff is recommended to have if you have two under two?

My husband and I are almost entering the second trimester and we will have a 1.5 year old when our baby is born. We already have a great diaper bag and it is large but we cloth diaper so there isn't a ton of space for much more. So we were looking at a second diaper bag. We already have a stroller capable of holding 2 kids. I know we will need another carseat. My daughter has basically weaned and dropped bottles so we should be okay on that front. But am I missing anything? Or is there anything you have found particularly useful since having two at such a young age?

Double pram recommendations?

I'm pregnant with our second, due March 2027, when my daughter will be 2.5 years old. I had the Mamas and Papas Ocarro that I loved for her but now needing a double, I'm at a loss which to go for. I had debated getting a cheaper double, given my daughter will like grow out in a a year and half, and going back to the Ocarro. I have seen the Ickle Bubba one for this idea but heard everyone rave about the Donkey 5 but at 1.5k I'm not sure it's worth it for such a small space of time? Recommendations gladly welcome!

Stains

Needs help with stubborn stains used pink stuff oxi powder but not helping what do you use for stains?

First world problem 😭😂

How are we cleaning the straps on the high chair? Our one is white and even with the bibs on my LO still manage to drop food on it 🫠 I can remove it but after each meal is exhausting to and won’t get dry either until the next feed… anyone have any tips please 🫣

Bouncer chair

When is it recommended to use bouncer chair? The ones babies can in and they are in the circle that goes around them sorry I forgot the same lol

Nursery clothes

If baby comes home from nursery filthy and stained clothes is it okay to re send them back in in those stained clothes 😂 they are only going to get more stained so

Stroller/Car Seat

I have an 18m and a newborn. I am looking into getting a tandem stroller for them (rn I’ve been baby carrying). I need suggestions on strollers. Preferably one that fits a car seat as well. However, my infants car seat expires in December and I am looking into a new one of those. Rn he has the graco one that has buckets that just click in which I really like. However I know when he turns one he goes into a different car seat anyway. Are there any car seats that have buckets that grow with the child? I’m specifically looking into Target bc my goal is to exchange everything during their fall car seat exchange.

Car journey advice

My 14 week old hates the car seat, she will fall asleep in the car but for short periods. As soon as she wakes up she will immediately start screaming/crying and it is very very hard to get her calm. She will often push herself like she’s trying to get out of the car seat. She doesn’t like being restricted or restrained and has always been like this (not a fan of being held too much, hates swaddles etc). I’ve checked that we are using the car seat correctly and we are. We have lots of car journeys coming up this week as we have weddings to attend, I’m super anxious as although we are going to stop at services we have some 3/4 hour journeys to come. Does anyone have any advice or do I just have to accept it?! I find it so hard when she is staring and screaming/ crying at me and I can’t do anything to help and I can’t take her out of the seat…..

Car seats

My little one is 18 months old, we have followed the car seat fitting guidance to the letter but her legs seem really cramped up in her seat. She is still rear facing and we have removed any of the newborn/smaller baby cushions that were part of the seat.

Is anyone else having this issue? We have a Cosatto and joie one .. the Cosatto one isn’t too bad but the joie one seems like she has less space.

Any advice/guidance would be appreciated 😀

Nappies

Anyone know where I can donate loose and open nappies? I have a mix of size 1s, 2s and 3s in pampers, Aldi and Lidl.
I can’t bring myself to throw them away considering the price of them but my son has grown out of them now.

Travel pram (parent facing)

Hey! Can anyone recommend a parent facing travel pram for my 7 month old? I’ve seen loads online which are outward facing but not sure my velcro boy is gonna love that! Thank you!

Cappadocia hot air balloon

Has anyone been on a hot air balloon that can tell me how their experience was please.

Best post-csection pads (nappies lol)

And cheapest place to find them?
I liked the Frida ones last time but also looking for other comfy ones that are more affordable

Baby chair!?!?

Afternoon, my chunky 3 month baby hates his bouncy chair and is super clingy so sometimes I just spend hours on end stuck on sofa!
He’ll cry if I put him on play mat or cot when he falls asleep on me.
He’s outgrown his baby bouncer chair, started arching his back on it and looks like he could fall out.
So I’m wondering if there’s any baby chairs that someone could suggest he’s very very large for his age!
Thankyou xxx