Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

I’m expecting baby no 3. I have a 3 year old and an 18 month old. They were having a busy day and I was around my parents. They mentioned I looked exhausted which I said I was. I said yes they’re so busy today. My mom said to me “hate to break it to you but you did this to yourself”. Ummm I was not complaining. I sa...

My lo was refused into nursery on his last visit on account of mumps as I'd mentioned he had swollen glands, I knew it wasn't mumps but agreed to have him checked and sure enough it was just swollen glands. I contacted the nursery to express my disappointment in his refusal and the fact that they had not made me awa...

So everywhere today is about how bad the pouches baby food are.. I don't tend to use I'll cook at home an bulk it.. but were going away over the bank hoilday weekend an I've bought some to take with us as I won't have space to take a blender, steamer, chopping board etc.. an I've now gotten this huge mum guilt an fe...

My baby started nursery last week, 3 days a week. I am the main earner but we can't survive off my wage alone and so my partner has gone part time. My boy is very extroverted, loves people and is very energetic so I thought he might quite enjoy it. He has been crying on pick-up, not napping well and eating less than...

My daughter's plant is spouting 💕

Hi so i’m new to weaning and have only been really doing puree, i want to try sausages, how is everyone prepping and serving sausages to their 6m olds?

Anyone else dreading sending their LO to school? I’m a SAHM and although he goes to nursery a couple of mornings a week he’s mainly with me. I feel sad that he’s going to go from being safe with me to stuck in a classroom with 30 odd other kids and he’s just a number and that’s for the next 12 years.. I know it’s ...

What are your household rules for staying at the table, vs eating in front of the TV or walking around with a snack?

Has anyone else had this issue? I’m response feeding my breastfed baby so whenever I pick up on his cues, I put him on the boob whether he’s hungry or just looking for a bit of comfort. I feel like my in laws don’t understand this and just want to keep my baby when he’s crying to try to settle him themselves. I woul...

Is anyone here introducing some purée’s or baby teether feeder (the little silicone thing with holes in) at 4 months? Or are you waiting till 6 months?

Fiance works but he's saying he feels like he's falling behind on bills or keeping up. I decided to try alternatives like instacart and doordash. I told him I wanted to do it more frequently to help him out. Now he's upset with me saying that I'm going to sacrifice our time to make more money and that it's stupid th...

My daughter is turning 2 iv taken her abroad 3 times . But i find it ridiculous that because she is 2 i have to pay full price for her place. I am a single parent so dont qualify for two adult free child place. I understand paying for seat on the plane. But for hotel room etc. anyone any holiday ideas?

3 months pregnant with a very hyperactive 7 month old. I’m the only one home day in and out while hubby goes to work. Though he has been amazing picking up the laundry, cooking and night feeds. I’m just being physically pushed to my limits and I’m only 3 months in. Maybe I should have kept my legs closed lol -...

Share your favorite fritter recipes! I had no idea what fritters were before this group! I’ve made my lo apple and a veggie cheese one I’ve been looking online and have seen a variety of things you can put in them but what are your los favorites?!

Hello! I was planning a vacation with my sister and my LO however the destination is a little dangerous for a toddler. He is 15th months. The place will have a lot of waterfalls, hikes and natural pools. The organizers do not advice to bring small kids but they told me is up to me. I honestly don’t want to be carry ...

For any part time mums out there are you claiming universal credit or tax free childcare? Me and my partner are really struggling to get by with childcare costs totalling 500-600£ after tax free childcare deduction. It’s crippling us. My partner doesn’t want all the meetings and hassle with universal credit. I w...

So during the day (when we’re home) it’s a struggle to get my toddler away from me 😂 don’t get me wrong, I am blessed to have my little girl but it’s difficult because she has no interest in her toys. It was her birthday recently so was gifted so many new things/toys and she plays for 2 seconds and just wants to…

Firstly, I know he doesn’t but it feels like it. I am still on MAT leave and spend most time with him. He doesn’t always enjoy spending time with just me, I have to get him out and about otherwise he whines and moans. He gets so excited when his dad comes home from work and cries when he leaves. He is not bothered w...

I want to start this by stating that as moms, we are advocates for our children. My son is 7 and in first grade. He’s a sensitive boy and he broke his leg a few months ago. Since staying home from school for his injury, his return to school was rough. Even when the cast was removed he would go to the nurse often and...

Is anyone introducing purees and solids at 4+ months? I am noticing that my baby is very interested in foods we eat, she is an active and avid supported sitter. She is almost 4.5 months old. Plus I believe that it would be advantageous for her to be exposed to solo ingredient veggies and fruit purees for the fiber...