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5-month sleep regression — anyone else dealing with this?
My LO was sleeping 6-7 hour stretches and suddenly waking every 90 mins. Tried earlier bedtime, extra wake windows, dark room — nothing sticks. Pediatrician says it's the 4-month-ish regression catchi…
When did you start dal water / soup with rice?
Baby is 7 months, started solids at 6. Mum-in-law is pushing for dal water + rice mash but I've read mixed things on starting pulses this early. Anyone here started dal around 7 months? Any reactions…
Stroller vs carrier for 6-month-old in Bangalore — what worked for you?
We're mostly doing mall walks + occasional Cubbon Park visits. Footpaths are uneven so I'm leaning carrier, but my back is already complaining after 20 mins in the ergo. Tempted by a lightweight umbre…
4 month sleep regression - please tell me it ends
Was sleeping 6 hour stretches. Now up every 90 mins. Day 9. I am a husk. When does this end and is there ANYTHING that helps?
10-month-old not crawling — when did your baby start moving?
She's rolling everywhere and sits unsupported but no crawling motion at all. Pediatrician isn't worried (she's on track for everything else) but every other baby in our playgroup is zooming around. Di…
4 months postpartum and I feel completely lost - normal?
Was so happy first 6 weeks. Now I just feel... grey. Going through motions. Don't want to do anything. Husband says it's just tiredness but it feels deeper. Anyone else?
How are you all surviving on broken sleep? Real talk.
Almost 4 months in and I have not had a stretch longer than 3 hours since baby was born. I see posts about "self-care" and honestly I can't even brush my teeth most days. What actually helps when you…
Stroller for tall parents - handle height?
Husband 6"4'. Most strollers we've tried have him hunched. Recommendations?
Constant ear infections - time for grommets?
Toddler had 6 ear infections in 8 months. ENT mentioned grommets. Any experiences? Did it help? Recovery?
11 months not crawling - should I be worried?
He rolls everywhere, sits, scoots on his bum. No interest in being on his belly. HV says fine but I'm in mum groups where 7mo are crawling. Reassurance?
Baby refusing bottle after 5 months exclusive BF
Going back to work in 4 weeks and panicking. She literally screams and pushes the bottle away. We've tried Tommee Tippee, MAM, Dr Brown's. Husband, grandma, even neighbour have tried. Any tricks that…
How much formula at 4 months - mine drinks LOADS
Health visitor said 5-6oz per feed but mine is downing 8oz every 3 hours and still seems hungry. He's 95th percentile for weight. Should I be worried or just let him lead?
Best classes for 6-12 month olds in London?
Looking for recommendations. Done baby sensory once, was ok. Would baby massage or splash about be better? Worth the £15-20 per class?
Flying with 6 month old - tips please
First flight, 4 hours. Bringing the car seat? Bassinet? What about feeding during takeoff/landing?
Crib transition from bassinet - any tips for smooth move?
5 month old has outgrown bassinet. Crib is in our room. How did you transition without total disaster?
Easy lunchbox ideas for nursery - getting bored
I send same things every week. Nursery has microwave + fridge. What are your easy quick lunchbox ideas?
CMPA diagnosis - how to navigate dairy elimination?
GP diagnosed CMPA in our 3mo (silent reflux, blood in stool). I'm BF. Told to cut all dairy. So overwhelming. Where do I even start?
Late walker - when to actually worry
16 months and not walking. Cruises along furniture, stands unaided briefly. Pediatrician unconcerned. When does it cross into needing PT?
Eczema flaring badly at 8 months - what worked?
Back, arms, behind knees. Already using Aveeno cream, Cetraben in bath. GP gave hydrocortisone but I'm hesitant to use long-term. Any other things that helped?
Nanny vs nursery for under-1 - what swung your decision?
Going back to work at 12 months. Nanny is £18/hr, nursery is £85/day. Nanny much more flexible. Nursery more social. What was the deciding factor for you?