Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

So my husband and I went for Sunday lunch yesterday with his parents. As soon as we got there, my husband gave my MiL the pram and she walked off with my little one and parked the pram next to her round the table. I felt really uncomfortable and far away from my little one all lunch and told my husband this morning ...

I work in a school as an LSA and have absolutely no idea what I’m being asked here 😂 I just assumed the policy was standard. Any help?

Hi guys I just needed some advice. So my daughter is 18 months and has started talking a fair bit. Her first word was mamma and she was around 9 months so she can say mum and dad and a few others So she calls me and she’ll say mum mum my mum and I’ve noticed that sometimes when she calls my in laws (her grandparen...

OK. So I've got clothes in 2 sizes, bassinet, next to me crib, pram, car seat, blankets, hats, warm clothes etc. I know I need nappies, wipes (but disposable or reusable?), creams, stuff for me but what else? I'm planning to breastfeed but do I NEED to buy a pump and bottles or some ready made bottles just in case? ...

Anyone know anything good to watch?? Feel like I’ve binge watched to many series and am now stuck! It can be on Netflix or itv? Just bored out of my mind and need something good to watch !

My baby constantly has his hands in his mouth I’m guessing he’s teething he won’t grab yet so won’t chew on teething toys I’m so scared him putting hands in his mouth cause of bacteria etc has anyone else going through this what can I do?

So my partner is completely on board if I decide I'm ready and I'm still thinking about it a lot like 24/7. My baby is 8 months old and considering having another one so I would become part of 2 under 2 club and I do live in a multi generation house. It's my parents home but then happily let us live there and we pl...

Hey everyone, I’m just looking for some advice re weaning. My LO is 6 months and for the past couple of weeks I have just been giving him either porridge or mashed banana for breakfast, I want to move on to give him either lunch or dinner now too. Can anyone share their daily feeding routine to help me along and whi...

Me and boyfriend used to love going for long drives in the car. Just pick a destination and then off we go, then we stop for some food etc and then drive home. But now we have our little one (8months) I don't see how we can do it. Because obviously there is the 2 hour rule for car seats and then I worry that she's...

With the colder weather about to come, I just wondered what layers should be removed before little one goes in the car seat. Obviously snow seats etc are to be taken off but what are the thoughts about jumpers with hoods where baby is then laying on top of the hood?

Anyone still feeding purées / mashing food for their LO?

What is everyone doing to keep baby entertained in their wake windows? My little girl has a musical play mat and tummy time cushion but feel she’s getting bored of the same. Thank you!

What channels on YouTube are your little ones watching? I feel like the dancing fruit/sensory stuff is a bit too young now

I made this baby boys handknitted blanket.. its for a car seat. I'm having a girl so selling it for £20 plus p&p if anyone is interested in it 😁

Hi everyone I have a question and I am not sure where to find the information as I am a first time mom. When baby is born and need to be brought home we have bought convertible car seats from birth+ but I was wondering, will we be allowed to carry baby to the car and then sit them or will be need and infant car sea...

Hello Just feeling particularly emotional and sad at the minute, I can't say why because I don't know why.. I have a supportive partner and we are excited for baby. But I just feel a little overwhelmed, I'm a little sick of people telling us how much our life is going to change and how we will never have time for ea...

What does everyone do to keep their LO entertained in a wake window. Feel like I just repeat the same things

Baby is 5 months next week. I feel like for the last few weeks he is constantly whingeing! Not only is it really getting me down but I worry I am doing something wrong. It’s not like he’s in pain (already has his first teeth and this is different). More like he’s annoyed/bored. But it’s alllllll the time. Is this no...

I’m a teacher and am returning to work in March! I’m feeling so anxious already, are there any other teachers out there that are returning full time?

Hey all, anyone got a next stage car seat they can recommend? My boy is 10 months soon and he’s a big boy. Too big for his maxi cosi baby seat now. I’ve been looking at the spin ones to help my back (I’m old) lol but wondering if there is any point when in a few years they probably be climbing in and out anyway. Any...