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To shave or not to shave my soon to be 2 year olds head ?

He’s balding in some parts of his head and my family keeps telling me to shave it so it could grow back even and thicker but I’m nervous about it cuz it’s a possibility his hair texture will not be the same . He has really curly hair . Has anyone done this or know someone do it ? Or any hair professionals with some ...

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10 month health visit

I’ve got a health visit tomorrow and I’ve always lied about co sleeping as scared to say it as they’re so very serious about baby must be in a cot. If I am to say we are now cosleeping following the safe 7 basically am I going to get in trouble or will it raise a flag? It’s sad that the nhs go against it so much whe...

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Hair washing

My son loves bath time but hates having his hair washed. He has a head full of curls. He doesn’t mind getting the conditioner brushed out but doesn’t like water in his face. He won’t let me put my hand over his eyes to keep the water out of them and when he does tip his head back he tips it forward the moment the wa...

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Bath Seats!

My nearly 5 month old has started almost pushing himself out of his angelcare bath seat to the point where i have to hold him in it in the bath so he doesn’t jump out and hit his head🥲 he can’t sit up yet so i have no idea what to do lol xxx

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Unsettled baby

Hi all, just wondering if anyone is experiencing the same or has any advice? My little one is 7 weeks old and since day 1 he has been so unhappy and unsettled. Constantly seems uncomfortable and in pain, arching his back and crunching his legs up. He feeds well but struggles a lot with passing wind, it seems painfu...

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Mucus in poop

My son is 2 years of nearly end his mucus in his poop like this for a few days, what could this be? Taking him to see the doctor tomorrow

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Shower together

Is it ok for our 3 year old girl to sometimes shower with her dad? Quick ones and I’m always present (mother)

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8 week jabs 😢

Little boy is so sad 😢 he's been sleeping on either me or husband since we got home from the doctors and just cries whenever he wakes up. I know it's for their own benefit but it's still tough to watch 😢 Hope he feels better tomorrow. How long did it take for your babies to get back to their normal selves after…

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Jabs💔💔

My little girl has had her last jabs today until she turns one, theses are by far the worse ones she has had! She’s just crying constantly 😭 anyone else’s little one been like this?? I really thought she would be okay with theses ones 😭 breaks my heart

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Bathing

How often are you bathing your baby? Admittedly, we have been stuck in the rut of doing it once a week still like when he was a newborn but he does have dry skin so we also wanted to avoid drying him out further (the gp said not to use bath products due to this atm). We don't exactly go anywhere so it's not like he...

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Ok why has my 14 month old pooped this? HELP!

My 14 month old had a cold a few weeks ago and his poops were pale. He recovered they went back sort of normal if not a bit yellower and orangier but he’s got another cold and he pooped this out. Should I be concerned!

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Burping/Winding

Are you still burping your babies during and after feeds?

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How often should my EBF baby be feeding?

My son is 4 months old and tends to get hungry after the 1.5 hour mark (in the day). I push feeds to 2 hours, but is feeding this frequently normal? Because it’s exhausting 😅 I’m a FTM so looking for some guidance/reassurance

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Drs appointments

Okay I need yalls advice because idk if I’m in the wrong. I moved in March and haven’t been able to see an obgyn since like January of this year because of insurance changes and just the craziness of moving. I finally got an appointment, tomorrow, but the person who was supposed to watch my son (14 months) flaked on...

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Chicken pox

Has your baby had chicken pox?

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Nutramigen

My lb is 11 months old and is currently on Nutramigen and was wondering if anyone has taken them off when they turn one & what you put them on.

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Poos

my 12 day old hasn’t poo’d in 2 days she’s eating all her regular bottles and still having plenty of wet nappy’s i have messaged my health visitor but she hasn’t replied yet does anyone know why this might be

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Bath time

How often do you give your baby a bath?? 🛁

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Bobbie Formula

Those using Bobbie what does your baby’s poop look like and how much/many are you getting a day? Mine is almost 3 weeks old and have been using formula for a few weeks now. She was combo but this whole week it’s only been formula. Her poop is wet, runny, greenish with an odor. She was pooping after every feed and ...

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Looking for barber to fix my son’s hair

I took my son to smart clips asking for a mullet a few days ago and the person butchered my sons hair 😅 if anyone knows of a barber that’s good with kids and can fix this haircut please let me know!! I live on the west side around 107th ave and camelback.

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