Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

My son is 7.5 months and has done this since we started feeding him at 5 1/2 months with his doctor’s approval.Im not sure why he does this or if this is normal my first son that is 14 months apart from him did not do this so I am just looking for advice.This happens with every feeding.

Hi everyone My son has recently started doing some really pale poos. Has anyone else had this? I’m extra anxious as he’s also had weight fluctuating a bit and his appetite comes and goes. I do have a drs appointment for him next week but I guess I’m hoping for some reassurance in the meantime?

I'm about to buy my 7 months old, wow, she's 7 months!!! That's crazy 🥲 Anyway, *sucks in tears* I'm about to buy my 7 month old girl a play pen. I was looking for toys recommendations? * Montessori, educational, etc. Thank you.

I am desperate for a soak but I don’t know when is too soon 😩

Just wanting to know what to expect. My little boy is 8 weeks and has his first set of jabs on Monday. I’m really scared because I’ve heard they cry and it’s the most horrible cry. I also know a lot of people who ended up getting d&v from there babies and I have a very severe fear of sick so want to avoid that if it...

Just thought I'd share this group of photos. This is my LB and the aftermath of his lunch which resulted in a midday bath.

My little boy has been on Aptamil Pepti Syneo since August and just over the last week his nappies have been so loose and mucusy and green! When we were first on the milk his nappies went to what I thought was normal as in solid no mucus etc. I thought it was teething but the last tooth he has had has fully erupted ...

I have my 2 year health visitor check up this week. What should I be expecting her to look for? And what questions should I be asking? It feels so rare to see them because of how busy they are that I don’t want to miss an opportunity to ask as my questions as possible.

Does anyone’s baby spit up a lot after being fed/burped ? Every time my baby is fed(breast fed or bottle fed) and burped she tends to spit up a lot even after an hour after eating? I’m not sure if it can be reflux? Is there anything I can do about it? I’ve been told it’s normal because she’s growing but it’s been go...

Hiya I am booked in for my c section next week at Southmead. Can anyone tell me the rules for visitors whilst you’re on the ward? I had my first just after Covid so it was strict and only one visitor allowed. Thanks

My almost 6 week old baby hasn’t pooed since Wednesday lunch time. She usually poos at least once everyday but usually 2/3/4 times a day so this is pretty unusual. Has anyone else’s baby not pooed for 2 or 3 days and should I be worried? Not sure what I can do to help her I’ve tried all different positions, bicycl...

Hi! I’m currently on day 10 and desperately wanting a bath! Obviously showering every day like normal but just need a bath to sit and chill for a bit! When did you all bath after surgery?

Was any one else’s babe poorly after the 12 month jabs? Everything I can see says might be poorly for a few hours? We had them done 4 days ago and she’s so so snotty and Chesty and coughing an insane amount: I’m just not sure if this is down to the jabs or if she has picked it up from somewhere?

My baby girl is 7 months and recently she’s been having some smelly breath 🥴 she’s been having solids since 6 months so I’m not sure if it’s that? But it’s a recent thing- I’ve also been to the doctors but they didn’t really help Anyone else been through this?

My daughter is nearly 7 weeks and the health visitor has said her poop colour isn’t normal. It’s dark green, she’s is formula fed on sma. What colour is everyone else’s little ones?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me, my baby has never been a sick baby at all, she’s started with veg purees and was fine and now we’ve introduced other foods and she’s constantly throwing up after food, even now if I just give her sweet potato she will throw it up, any ideas? Ive been doctors they said the...

My 10 week old baby has colic any advice on how to help him only found out he’s colic this morning

I have a 15mo and we’re wanting to let his hair grow out long but I’m wondering if we should give it a trim to even out the length and keep it healthy?

Can you comment with how often too. Every 3hrs? 4? My little one just turned 5 months. Thinking it’s time to increase his intake.

Hi all. My LO had her 1 year jabs last week. Had a temp next day but fine. 10 days later we now have a temp and loose nappies. Did this happen to anyone else? Know the jabs all work differently and at different times etc…