Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

Please could someone tell me the "rules" of chickenpox? So I've been told several different things. If you've had chicken pox you can't catch it again If you haven't had it you can catch it If you have had it you can't get shingles as an adult. If you haven't had chicken pox you can get Shingles as an adult You can ...

May be a silly question but I've let them know the last 2 days we weren't coming in, not sending her in today either, so do I still need to let them know or do you think they'd just get the gist??

Can anyone recommend a playmat good quality something similar to totter and tumble but without the huge price tag x

does every ob office do the non stress test? i’m starting to feel like my office is a little TOO hands off. they don’t do any type of growth scans or anything like that which makes more sense to me being low risk especially but im approaching 38w and they haven’t felt or checked for the position of my baby at all an...

Should i be concerned? I didn’t fall on my belly i tripped over my sons scooter inside our house and fell sort of on it sitting down on my butt/ side. I bruised my arm where i fell on the scooter/counter. Im icing it now and i feel baby kick. But I can’t help but feel scared. Ugh it hurt but im crying cause im sad a...

Are yall pulling out big white boogers out your babies nose too ?

My littlest seems to cry in the afternoon 7-10pm and especially while eating. I’m confused since it seems like he’s straining like he’s trying to poop/pass gas but he also spits up at the same time. I can’t really tell what the problem is.

Hi moms, for those who babies has CMPA what were the symptoms? And how did you get a diagnosis? Thanks

Hi all! I’ve got my daughters 9-12 month review on friday and just wondering what sort of questions they ask? I always get nervous about these things and will overthink🤦🏼‍♀️i know it can be different in all areas of the country (Im in the UK btw) i just want a general idea of what they say! TIA Xx

My 12 month old switched to whole milk and she’s been constipated very fussy and I feel totally useless does anyone have any tips advice we’re giving her some prune juice but hasn’t hit her yet

Hi folks! My 8 month old recently moved up to two solids a day (we are giving a mixture of purées, mashed up fruits/veg, oatmeal). She has been a pooping machine which makes sense given the uptick in solids but today she has pooped 4 times!!! Is this normal? Are other folks experiencing this? Just wanted to double c...

Do your little ones play independently yet? My LO is obsessed with the boob and wants to climb on me constantly

Got my little girls one year review tomorrow, does anyone know how long it takes?

Hey, we started giving purées about a week before my boy turned 6 months but he seems constipated and in pain like his stomach hurts?😭 I don’t know what to do or what I’m doing wrong, advice much appreciated

I feel so bad as my LB’s bits are squished and pressed against the bath sit up seat and I also find it so hard to get his legs in the holes whilst holding him don’t know if it’s the type I have the angel care, anyone else find this?

How often should I bathe my 7 week old? So far I’m doing every couple days but I’m looking to move it to every night as part of a bedtime routine but I’m unsure if this will be bad for his skin?

Those who are weaning, are your babies experiencing gas pains? Are they mild or severe? My girl seems to suffer for days after trying even the smallest amount of food

We were gifted an Amazon gift card recently and wanted to know what your babies like playing with at the moment? Need some inspiration for toys I can pop in his cot to keep him occupied so I can pop to loo Thanks

Can a hot bath start of labour

Hi mamas, as it’s freezing outside I want to have a bath but I actually don’t know if I’m allowed one and if I am how shall I have my bath? Sorry if it seems obvious but it’s my first bubbah and I’m 19 weeks pregnant x