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Can’t keep up with my 98th centile baby

My baby is 6 weeks old and weighs 14 pounds 5 ounces. He’s on the 98th centile for weight. (He was 8’10 at birth). He’s waking up 5 times in the night to feed and takes a good 45 mins to an hour to feed. Then during the day he wants to feed every hour. We’re EBF and on demand but it’s too much for me. He’s always h...

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Formula feeding

My LG is 4 weeks old and is currently having 4oz every 3 hours during day, but 2 hours during the night. Is this an ok amount to be feeding her?! She was on 3oz but was never settled and always hungry after! She was born 6 weeks early so im just very unsure with things as feel i didn’t “prep” as best I could with ...

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Baby eating too much?!

My baby wants to drink 5 oz of milk every two hours and at this point my supply is seriously dropping. I don’t want to start formula. I need help!! Any advice? I’m only getting like 4 oz every two hours now. Is he eating way too much or is it just me? He has been dealing with a stomach issue and has been having diar...

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2 under 2

Will this baby be the 2nd under 2 when born for anyone? I am excited but so nervous my baby is only 7 months old and will be 16 months when June baby arrives. Not sure how I will have energy to take care of my 7 month old who can’t walk 😫😫

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Combi feeding

My LO is 2 months now and continues to have a bottle top up after being on my breast (due to limited milk supply) but only has 2-3oz (sometimes less) of formula. Feel like she should be drinking more as she’s getting older/bigger but hard to know exactly how much she’s having in total. Her weight has been stable so ...

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Formula

What kind of water do you use

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Mam Bottles

Hi mamas, just a quick one, my little girl is 5 months old she’s currently on size 3 teats on the mam bottles. What size is your little ones on and how old are they?

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Kendamil Stage 1

Does anyone need stage 1 Kendamil milk? I had a subscription that I recently switched to stage 2 but they accidentally sent me the stage 1 as well. I know it's hard to find at the moment so would love to give it to someone who's looking for it. I've 4 tubs of the stage 1

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Overfeeding??

So my 4 week old who is 9lbs now is very congested and yesterday I ended up taking him to A&E after the advice from 111 because his breathing and him not being able to feed from the bottle. They have advised he has bronchiolitis so to use the drops on his nose before feeding which has helped and he's alot better tod...

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Is 6oz at nearly 8 weeks too much?

My LO is currently on 5oz but keeps putting his fingers in his mouth as if to say he wants more after feeding, will I be over feeding if he goes on this much or is this normal? TIA

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Milk

How much milk is everyone giving their little one? and when in the day? Thanks!

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Formula milk on daycare, anyone?

My baby's 15mos and recently transitioned from infant to toddlers' room. She's been on formula since she was 5th months. The daycare keeps on insisting on cow's milk for her and not the formula I provide. My husband and I believe there's more nutrients in the formula than the cows milk but what do yall think? I just...

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Purées

I was told I can start slowly introducing purée’s veggies and fruit. Which is better to start with I was thinking veggies than fruit?

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3 month old feeding

My 13 week old is still feeding every 3 hours during the day, is anyone else still having this? She takes between 5/7 ounces on most feeds, some nights she will sleep for around 8 hours but most we are still getting up after 4 hours, which is absolutely fine, I was just wondering if her formula isn’t strong enough f...

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Seen this and it got me curious! 😂 I’m about to go from 1-2 and I’m kinda nervous 🙈

What was the most challenging transition when adding a baby to the family? going from…

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BLW

Has anyone started your little one on BLW yet? My boy is showing all the signs of readiness but I know guidelines are to start at 6 months..

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Doesn’t like cow milk

My daughter doesn’t like the taste of cow milk. I tried mixing in small amount with formula and she barely takes it. Any suggestions?

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Is two Weetabix with 150ml formula and a fruit too much?

My lo is 7 months, and he recently discovered Weetabix l. He loves it. I made him two today as well as pureed two nectarines. He ate everything. Isn't it a bit too much? 🤔

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Baby number 2

How did everyone decide it was time for another baby? My little girl is 9 months old and we’ve been thinking about expanding our family but we don’t know when the best time is. I know everyone is different but what are some of things that helped you decide and know it was the right time😩

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Nuby UV steriliser

Can anyone tell me how many bottles I can sterilise in one go with the Nuby UV steriliser please? Also if anyone has the portable version… how many bottles can i do in one go with this please? Thanks x

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