Community Posts, Tips & Support on Child Development

What is the recommended time to start potty training? Or even how to potty training 😂 ( first time mom here). I want to start in the summer since I'll be able to stay home with her all day ( I work at a school) and really work on it but is it to soon?

My little girl is 1 tomorrow and we're still using normal nappies. Is it worth moving to nappy pants even though we're hoping to potty train this summer?

Do these top teeth look like they could be cutting soon? Little one is really miserable so would love to know if it could be over soon? 😂

I started potty training yesterday and I feel like I’m making a right mess of it. My son has done one wee in the potty which I massively praised him for. I know it takes time but today he’s gone hours without doing a wee and when I googled it, it said it could be due to him fearing to wee/due pressure. Now I feel l...

Has anyone else’s child put paint in their mouth? And what do you do? My daughter was doing this painting, I stepped out the room to put the bath on and when I came back she looked very sheepish. She then told me she put in her finger in the paint and then in her mouth. I’ve wiped her tongue, got her to rinse and ...

Hi all, could someone explain to me how to brush baby’s teeth? He only has 4 teeth. Do i need to rinse his mouth after using toothpaste? He has only 4 teeth And how many times a day? Twice a day? Or once is enough? Thanks

My little one is 21 months, he will be 2 in July, he has recently started telling me he needs the toilet before doing it in his nappy, I’m taking this as a sign for me to be able to start toilet training, I feel like I have no idea what my next steps are with toilet training, I am looking to just go straight to the ...

How many people have potty trained already? If you have or are in process of, how are you helping your toddlers out of nappies? I’m just anxious as my daughter will be starting school in September and attempts so far just result in her demanding for her nappy on again.

Has anyone taken up the 15hour funding offer ? My son is still in nappies and has a speech delay its at an actual school I’m really worried I’m going to look like a terrible parent but it’s so hard to potty train when he can’t talk to me I really am trying but my efforts don’t seem to be making a difference he start...

Tell me that isn't a tooth already??? The gum usually goes wide and clear, right? But I can't get the white thing out, so it must be a tooth? No way!? 😅🫣 He's only 15 weeks!

Boy, 3 in August. He was loving the potty idea and decorated his potty, sat a few times. Now he hates his nappy off and he will be hysterical if I try and go nappy free or potty pants, shorts, undies. Stickers , treats nothing works. He's not afraid of potty, but it seems like he hates the feeling with no nappy and...

I’m 12 weeks 3 days and thought that the frequent peeing thing started later in pregnancy. I feel like as soon as I need a little dribble I’m desperate. Also never done this before but now getting pee dribbles onto my pants. Doing the pelvic exercises that midwife told me. The tighten, hold for 10 seconds and repeat...

Called the dentist today and they want £44 pound just to have a look at my daughters teeth. Since coming through they have had these marks on, we are brushing twice daily but like tonight we’ve spent 15 mins brushing her teeth while she’s watched the tv to keep her occupied. Shes always hated it but it’s always been...

Thought this might help others so I’ve made a post. So we started potty training last weekend as we had bank hols off work and my daughter was off nursery. We had done a lot of groundwork - talking about the potty, reading books about using potty, naming feelings when we wee/poo, process for using the potty (wiping,...

12 week old has been unsettled for about a week now. Crying loads and generally irritable. He usually sleeps through the night but since he been waking up quite a lot. I’m thinking, could he be teething?! He does put his hands in his mouth and bubbles appear also but he’s been doing that for a good few weeks. I’d lo...

Anyone else’s LO started being a little shit when it’s time to get dressed or do their hair? I’m honestly fed up of this.. it’s getting to a point where she’s now kicking off, screaming, hitting, everything and I physical can not get her dressed/ready Any tips? Tried making it a game but doesn’t work

My 2 year old has been showing signs of being ready to start potty training. We bought a potty, but she refuses to sit down on it. I have to hold her there (even when distracted) otherwise she just wants to get up. We’ve tried watching Bluey and eating a snack. It only works for like a min and then she wants to get ...

How to go about potty training outside? My little girl started about 3 days ago and I haven’t got round to getting her a travel potty. We are supposed to be going shopping to get a birthday present do I just take her regular potty? Do I just use the toilets there? First time mum and have no clue how to go about this...

Is your child potty trained yet? I am planning to start from next week. Please let me know what and how you did and how many days you took to potty train? I am so stressed at work and I am not ready to start it yet as I know potty training can be stressful for parents . But my LO is hating to wear diapers lately...

My child is 2 end of next month and I've suddenly felt this pressure to start potty training. Don't even know where to start especially for night times 😵‍💫