Dummy and EBF

Hey everyone, my little boy is now 2 weeks old and I’m exclusively breastfeeding. I think he would really find comfort with a dummy, when he finds it himself he will suck his thumb to soothe himself to sleep but if he has not fallen asleep when I’ve fed him, then a lot of the time he wants the boob again to fall sleep but will only drink for 2 mins because he’s just wanting it to fall sleep. I didn’t give my little girl a dummy until she was 4 weeks old as recommended to ensure breastfeeding was fully established, but she was absolutely fine without one until then. He’s been in hospital and on antibiotics which has made him really gassy and diarrhoea which is why I think he’s wanting more comfort as he’s in pain a bit. Has anyone given their baby a dummy before 4 weeks that are EBF and it been okay? Or should I wait the 2 more recommended weeks?

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Pre birth health visitor appointment

Has anyone refused a pre birth health visitor appointment. Ive never got one with my 2 other children they just came after birth. This time they have sent me a date to come visit. I dont feel I need a meet and greet appointment to know what they are about considering ive got a 5 year old and a 3 year old.

PPA & PPD

I just had my baby 8/1 and severely struggling with anxiety and depression. I’m constantly thinking something is going to happen so I don’t sleep. I’m constantly checking on him throughout the whole day and night. I’m running on minimal sleep and don’t know how I’m going to survive once my husband goes back to work. I feel so alone. I love my baby but hate the newborn stage because of what it’s done to me.

Cluster feeding

Has anyone come out the other side of this yet? 😅 and if so, how many weeks along until it finally eased off?

Our LO is only 2 weeks old so know it could be some time yet.. 👀

I need help!!! How the F do I get rid of these black flies in my house!!!

I’m at my wits end, I’m battling like 10-20 a day. I feel like I live at the dump. I clean all the time. I use insecticide too but they’re still coming in. I’m at a total loss.

Please help advise me what I can do!!!!

When does the sleep get better

My LO is 7 weeks tomorrow and his sleep has not been great lately. Firstly it takes me absolutely ages and at least 2 failed transfers to get him to sleep at night. He needs to sleep with boob which I always give. We are currently co sleeping but even that’s not helping. The moment I leave the bed he wakes up. Also he is SO fidgety during his sleep, always moving around. I understand sometimes after a feed he might want to burp but when I try to burp him sometimes nothing comes out! Is this a phase? Will it get better after 8 weeks.
Please send help, advice, anything!

Highchair

I'm looking for a decent highchair that is a reasonable price and of good quality