Community Posts, Tips & Support on Baby Care

Hi all. Do you have any tips to prepare for babies 8 week jabs? I have been advised to give Calpol before her appointment any other tips. Thanks

Please can people give some recommendations on what to use/do for a colicky baby.

Everyones thoughts and pros and cons for nasal flu vaccine? Ive booked ours but didnt really look into it prior

Hey, anyone else’s baby is struggling with constipation? My month old baby only does it every 4-5 days. I’ve changed formulas, been giving her some gas drops but still doesn’t get better x

On a day at home (not working or nursery etc) how long generally do you actively engage in play with your baby?

Is it ok to use Epsom salts? I’ve read mixed opinions!

Baby due his final lot next week. He’s been terrible with both the first and second lots. The second lot was worse than the first as he had a poorly stomach for weeks. The first lot he had a huge temperature for 3 days! Anyone had a better reaction for the final lot? Thanks

Are you supposed to clean your new borns tongue? 🙈

My 10 month old normally does a poo a day (sometimes 2) he hasn’t done a poo for 4 days now and I’m getting really worried. I’m not sure what to do, he’s having the same food, same water, same milk intake but nothing. Is there anything I can do to help him?

I feel awful - have had so much going on personally with family and completely forgot that it was my son’s 8 week jab appointment this morning. I’ve rebooked but the next one available is in 5 weeks time, he’ll be 13 weeks then. The GP has reassured me that it’s fine for him to have them done then but I feel so guil...

My baby farts so much and so loudly, you’d think it was a grown man. Is this normal?

My baby is EBF and has been having reflux since she was little and now 11 weeks on she's still showing signs of silent reflux. What have you been doing to reduce the sick and spitting ?

Hello . So since Tuesday, my 9 weeks baby boy has been having some difficulties in passing wind( I can see him struggle), but he was eating alright. Yesterday, he was quite agitated, still struggling with his tummy, but he didn't feed like he used to .. and he slept quite a lot . I am trying my best to do more bre...

Out of the blue our 3 month old starts screaming (like screeching, red face, drooling) when my husband tried to change his diaper. He was inconsolable for a couple of hours, I feel anxious just thinking about it now. I had to swaddle and rock him for a couple of hours to soothe him. We gave him gas drops and even Ty...

this second baby won’t let me drink water at any pace (slow, fast, like a cat, etc) without gagging and wanting to throw up. open to small packets that I can add or full drinks to buy. hopefully doesn’t break the bank 😂 I just have no idea cause nothing sounds good. help!

So 🤦🏼‍♀️ we were on anti reflux milk for two weeks, baby boy seemed more settled, spitting up less on the most part, started pooping once a day but still unsettled sometimes. GP prescribed gaviscon and said stop the anti reflux milk. Well it's been nearly 48 hours of hell 😭 back to screaming all the time, stomach…

When are you letting visitors to come see your newborn ? I wanted to wait 2 months until vaccines but I’m not sure 🤔. My mom said family will get mad at me, but I don’t care! Like I want to wait 2 months but baby was born full term too and healthy. I was thinking possibly if I let them, letting family wear masks…

Hey! So my baby girl is 7.5 months, we’ve been weaning since she was 6 months but have only offered vegetables, toast, egg etc (no fruit). I gave her some banana today and she ate a little bit of it. In her nappy this evening she’s had small balls in her poop (pea sized) which are a weird colour but if you squeeze...

My little girl has suspected CMPA so has been prescribed Pepti 1. She’s been on it 4 weeks now. I’m at my whits end with the constant spit up because it’s so thin 😭 I feel like I don’t get time to bond and play with my daughter as I can’t lay her down or play as it gets very messy with the spit up 😂 Don’t even…

Hi, I’m hoping to travel to Nigeria next year but there are no appointments at the embassy in London till February to renew my expired Nigerian passport and to get an appointment for my sons to get their first Nigerian passport but I am planning to go earlier. Also can’t get visas as the appointments are also not a...