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Constant ear infections - time for grommets?
Toddler had 6 ear infections in 8 months. ENT mentioned grommets. Any experiences? Did it help? Recovery?
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?
RSV season - how cautious are you really being?
October, 4mo old, no daycare yet. Friends want to meet baby, family wants to visit, christenings etc. How much do you actually isolate?
Fever 39.5C - when to go to A&E vs ride it out?
13mo, fever 39.5C, took Calpol, still high. Drinking, alert, no other concerning symptoms. Stay home or go in?
Tooth grinding at night, age 2 - normal?
Wakes me up across the hall. Dentist looked at teeth, no damage. Should I be worried?
Vaccine schedule - any reason to split MMR doses?
Friend split her son's into 3 single jabs (privately). Heard conflicting things. Anyone done this and would you do it again?
Pacifier and teeth - when to wean dummy?
2yo loves her dummy for sleep. Dentist said no issues yet but ideally gone by 3. How did you wean?
Newborn congestion - saline only or something more?
3 week old, very snotty, breathing noisy. No fever. Pediatrician said saline drops + bulb syringe. Just feels insufficient. NoseFrida? Vicks Baby Rub?
Toddler keeps getting sick at daycare - is this normal?
Started nursery 6 weeks ago. Has had: cold x3, gastro x1, hand foot mouth, current cough. We're broken. Is this normal?
When to introduce peanut butter - latest UK guidelines?
5mo. Read mixed things about early peanut intro for allergy prevention. UK guidelines vs LEAP study. Pediatrician didn't seem sure either.