Baby

Life with a newborn brings lots of time to think and lots of things to worry about: from formula and breastfeeding to sleep and self-care. Peanut is here to share real stories from real women and expert information to support your first year of motherhood.

From the community

Recent discussions
All
More

Air bubbles formula

Hi, Is this amount of air bubbles normal for formula? Thank you!!

H
7

Bathing newborn

So my babies umbilical cord has been off for a week or so now, but I am kinda terrified to bathe her.. the more I leave it the worse I feel, since I wouldn’t like to be left unbathed for that long, but it’s just such a nerve racking thing to do! I have heard newborns don’t need baths that often, but how long has peo...

L
17

Breastfeeding struggles

Hey everyone, I just had my baby boy on the 12th December and he’s perfect. The only dampener on his arrival has been breastfeeding - we had 1 good feed when he first arrived and ever since then it has been agony. I’ve had help from midwives, a lactation consultant, I’ve been showing my latch to anyone who will look...

M
3
19

EBF in Public

Us mamas are pressured to breastfeed yet in public it’s frowned upon. I had an only guy physically move away from me when I started feeding my baby 🤯 My first baby was formula fed and I never suffered anything like this. The frowns, the dodgy looks it’s relentless! 😅

E
9

Hair touching fetish

My 3.5 year old son has this habit of having to touch my hair if it’s down or in a ponytail, i know it’s his soothing method as he will twiddle his fingers in his own hair while sucking his fingers when he’s tired and he’s done this since he was 4-5months old. But man it gets annoying.. anyone have any ideas how to ...

R
48

How to stop a behaviour

My 11m boy always hits the fish tank really hard. I've tried say no and shaking my head but that makes him really happy and shake his head back. I've tried sitting him down with hands on knees but he gets back up to continue. I've carried him away 100 times over he's straight back. I've tried avoiding eye contact to...

H
8

Bed time

What time are you all putting baby to bed for long night time stretch?

B
15

Sleep training sucks

I don’t know what to do… we’ve hit the 4 month sleep regression, and some kind of sleep training needs to happen because my LO has been a nightmare sleeper since birth. Currently fed to sleep and I hold my breath as I transfer her. Recently she’s been feeding to sleep, then waking up and crying. I’ve tried this even...

G
10

Sadness

I wish I had someone I know and trust to tell them how I really feel and not just a therapist who is paid to listen and give advice. I wish I would have listened to what my partner wanted in the beginning of our relationship so I wouldn’t be in the relationship mess I’m in right now. I wish my relationship was as ea...

Incognito
5
9

Baby bath tub recommendations for large baby?

Our baby is very large for her age. She'll be 5 months next week and so far we had a nuby tub but she's getting too long to properly fit in it. She used to love bath time, but now she starts crying every time and her legs keep slipping out. She can't sit by herself yet, so we still need a bathtub with a seat. I was ...

Incognito
15

Understanding your baby

After a bit of advice.. There seems to be something wrong with him but how do I know what it is.. at first I thought he was gassy, then I questioned my breastfeeding, then could it be reflux, then a dairy allergy, or even tongue tie… I honestly don’t know, this is my second baby so you think you’d be able to figure ...

N
6

Anyone else's baby only grumpy at home?

He's only 4 weeks old but we've been out and about a fair bit and found he's an absolute angel in his pram and the car seat, today we got the train home from an outing and he laid on my lap asleep/half asleep the entire time. Not cried all day. As soon as we get home he's SO grumpy when not on the breast, in the bat...

A
1
6

Soothing techniques

My LO is a little over a month old he's my first, and we've officially entered the "witching hour" phase. We have mostly just been feeding and cuddling as much as possible. Babywearing sometimes helps, but sometimes he's just too frantic. Would love to hear any advice or techniques that worked for your LOs! 🙏

K
6

Am I neglecting his needs?

My son is nearly 6 months, at 3.5 months he just started waking once for a bottle (formula) as opposed to twice a night, we went on a trip and the routine was broken and he went back to waking up twice, sometimes more. When he would wake up twice he would drink a full bottle each time and go back to sleep. I am tryi...

Incognito
4

Formula

Hi all! First time mum who feels like an idiot for the past 8 days just looking for some maybe stupid advice! I have been breastfeeding since birth but have decided to use formula at the moment for various reasons! I think I may have given it to fast (currently has 60mls) and he has been sick loads. Seems settled no...

Incognito
4

Owlet?

Does anyone have an owlet and if so do you recommend? I’m struggling to sleep myself when she’s sleeping as I keep checking she’s ok as TikTok seems to be serving me a lot of SIDS videos so I’ve had to stop using it. Know it’s naturally a mum thing to be anxious so any tips would be greatly appreciated 💖

L
8
Fact-checked by experts

Fact-checked by experts

We work with acclaimed women’s health experts and leading voices in fertility, motherhood, and pregnancy
to ensure our content is medically reviewed, expert-approved, and written with care.

Learn more

From the Blog

Related articles
All
More
12 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

12 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

By Tassia O'Callaghan
11 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

11 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

By Tassia O'Callaghan
10 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

10 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

By Tassia O'Callaghan
9 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

9 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

By Tassia O'Callaghan
8 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

8 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

By Tassia O'Callaghan
5 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

5 Week Old Baby: Feeding, Care, Sleep & What to Expect

By Tassia O'Callaghan
5 Nuna Products that make motherhood a little easier, so you can focus on the joys

5 Nuna Products that make motherhood a little easier, so you can focus on the joys

By Phoebe Corcoran
5 Ways to Actually Get Some Sleep as a New Mom

5 Ways to Actually Get Some Sleep as a New Mom

By Phoebe Corcoran
A Peanut Guide to Pacifiers

A Peanut Guide to Pacifiers

By Phoebe Corcoran
The Breast Pumps Loved by Modern Moms

The Breast Pumps Loved by Modern Moms

By Phoebe Corcoran
When Do Babies Learn Their Name?

When Do Babies Learn Their Name?

By Katie Mill
How Long Does Potty Training Take?

How Long Does Potty Training Take?

By Katie Mill
What’s an Epidural Headache & How Can I Treat It?

What’s an Epidural Headache & How Can I Treat It?

By Katie Mill
What Does It Mean If Baby Arches Their Back While Crying?

What Does It Mean If Baby Arches Their Back While Crying?

By Katie Mill
What is Purple Crying? And What Does It Stand For?

What is Purple Crying? And What Does It Stand For?

By Katie Mill
Breath-Holding Spell: What to Do When Baby Stops Breathing While Crying

Breath-Holding Spell: What to Do When Baby Stops Breathing While Crying

By Katie Mill