Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

Is everyone using a cream or moisturiser on their babies after every bath? I’ve never bothered as her skin is perfect but am I supposed to be?

Is there any advice on if this is ok? He went for a poo in the night but hasn’t been since and seems to be very irritable and was wondering if there’s anything we can do to help?

Is this normal thing? I contacted them in July/august. Signed forms and everything. But haven’t heard back about paying deposit. Is this normal? Should I go elsewhere? Hoping for baby to start in January l

my 3 month old has always been gassy and mylicon in conjunction with probiotic drops has helped until recently- he is constantly grunting, crunching forward, kicking and crunching his legs- at night it’s awfulllllll.. he literally isn’t still for longer than 3-5 minutes. our ped did tell us they are figuring out the...

Did any of you did it privately? I am thinking to ask my midwife can she do it prior giving birth. In mY country it is compulsory around 36-37 weeks, in here they do not take seriously , but as I hear so much cases around i start to think to do it privately.

Did anyone’s baby fail their first hearing test for both ears? My baby failed her first test, she was born at 36 weeks. After some reassurance 😢

My little boy had his second lot of jabs yesterday and today he’s just slept all day Hardly eaten as he’s been asleep Has this happened to anyone else’s little one? Thanks 🙏

My 19mo switched to almond milk about a month ago because our pediatrician said it would probably help with her poops. Her poops aren’t getting any better, I’m at a loss :( I don’t know how to help her not be so constipated. She has water throughout the day, has prune juice mixed with her almond milk, eats lots of ...

Anyone else’s little one have a massive issue when you try and wash their hair ? He thrashes about in the water and it’s so hard 😩😩😩 any tips ?

My son had his tongue tie separated today, can I get some advice/stories on how to deal with him after? We’ve rubbed whisky on his gum to get him to finally stop crying and take a bottle but I’m dreading the night. I’ll get some newborn calpol maybe too just wasn’t sure if anyone did anything else?

My daughters due her 8 week jabs, but I’m worried about her getting ill afterwards as I’ve heard lots of babies have.

Has anyone had experiences with health visitors? Mine is booked to come to my house and I’m really nervous as I have heard so many horror stories about health visitors! I have nothing to worry about with my house but can’t help overthinking.

Will they contact me or am I meant to get in touch with them to make an appointment?

How often are you bathing your babies. My baby is 10 weeks old and I bathe her daily. What are your routines. Should I be bathing her daily?

My son is due to have his year jabs. I am really dreading it. He is so aware and I know it’s going to break my heart seeing him in pain and I just can’t bear the thought of it. Anyone have any advice on what I can do to help distract him when he is getting it done or any advice to calm myself! Thank you

Found out I have Factor XII deficiency. I know it’s a 1 in a million disease but does anyone else know they have factor XII deficiency? I’m at a 1.8 🤣. I really want to talk about birth experiences now knowing that I am classified as high risk

Hairdressers in the city that also do kids haircuts? My little girl has super curly hair but it’s always getting in her eyes now 😭

My little boy has suspected silent reflux which gets worse in the evening. He’s 5 weeks old on Friday. He constantly feeds from around 6pm to 12.30am and is extremely unsettled. Last night was the worst one yet, he was awake for 9 hours from 3.30pm to 12.30am. It’s almost like during this time he is using the milk ...

My LG had been constipated since last night. She was up most of the night trying to push it out, and (tmi) whenever I checked her, I could see her poo trying to come out but she'll push and it's stuck. This morning has been the same. I'm going to go grab some pears now but what else can we do when this happens, espe...

Hiya, anybody got an experience with sicky baby please? Our little one (3weeks old) started being sick more often. Before it was more like a spit up (very small milky liquid coming from her mouth after feeding) but last night it was way more liquid and multiple times 😟 She vomited in her cot twice and once on me…