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Health 4

Constant ear infections - time for grommets?

Toddler had 6 ear infections in 8 months. ENT mentioned grommets. Any experiences? Did it help? Recovery?

Health 5

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?

Health 5

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?

Health 5

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?

Health 4

Tooth grinding at night, age 2 - normal?

Wakes me up across the hall. Dentist looked at teeth, no damage. Should I be worried?

Health 4

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?

Health 4

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?

Health 4

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?

Health 4

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?

Health 4

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.