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Diarrhea Meds

Now that our babies are 6mos, is there anything we can give them to help stop diarrhea?

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First hair cut?

When did you your Lo to their first hair cut? Where did you go? your salon or a child specific or cut it yourself? My son is 1 and is hair keeps getting in his eyes, I am thinking about giving him a trim but worried he’ll loose the curls he has. Any thoughts?

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RSV vaccine

Hi everyone, Have you had the RSV vaccine ? How did it make you feel ? I keep receiving invites for this but on the NHS page it says that it should be taken from week 28. I'm only week 22, is there any risk taking it earlier ?

Incognito
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Childhood vaccines?

I’m seeing so many controversial things on vaccinations causing Sid’s, autism, seizure etc. has anyone opted out of getting vaccines or is getting them and why? Would I be terrible if I didn’t get my baby vaccinated?

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Gassy baby!!

New mom here… I’m so confused. I bought Gripe water for my 2 week old cause he’s dealing with gas and super super fussy. But I’m scared to give it to him cause I’ve heard some people have dealt with choking, turning blue and not breathing after giving it. I’ve also heard great things too. Idk what to do, if I should...

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No poo 16 days

My baby boy is 5 months old exclusively breastfed not weaning yet or having water. He hasn’t pooped in 16 days now we started on lactulose on Friday but still nothing! He is completely fine in himself doesn’t seem to be uncomfortable! Any suggestions please 😩

Incognito
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Acid reflux!

23 weeks pregnant been suffering from acid reflux come night time I ate hours ago so have no idea why and it happened to me the other night..belly is also bloated feel like a whale

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Sma smelly poo and poo colour

My son was having really dark green smelly poo with SMA so I changed to Hipp but now his poo is like a pasty white. There are warning signs for this colour poo so I will stop right away. What is the normal poo colour for 5 month old? Shall I try a different brand. I hate that I keep switching and changing.

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Food aversions

So since the beginning of my pregnancy I cannot stomach cereal of any kind I instantly bring it back up. I've also been similar with anything dairy. My first had a milk allergy, Could it be possible baby 2 also has one and that's why I'm struggling so much with dairy? Never had an issue unless pregnant I'm 24 weeks ...

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Bath time tips?

My baby is 13 months old now, he hates it when i wash his hair. He cries the second his hair is wet and he gets terrified. I tried washing it when he is in the bath and when he is out of the bath (his dad holds him in the towel after the bath and i wash it like he is at the hair salon, if that makes sense) he still ...

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Jabs

So we have little ones jabs on the 2nd but go on holiday on the 13th - someone please reassure me it’s not going to be as bad as I keep seeing 😂 all I’ve seen is side affects lasting nearly a month!

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EBF baby very smelly gas!

My 3 month old EBF baby has stopped pooping several times a day and now it's more like every 3 days. I'm aware this is normal. But since this change she is always uncomfortable after feeding and farts SO much. Her farts smell like rotten turnips. She seems like she's in a lot of pain, clenching her tummy and bringin...

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Diarrhoea after jabs

Hi, baby started having looser poops after jabs straight away, but around 5 days after the jabs it is now watery and happening every nappy change for 2 days. Did anyone else have this?

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Lip tie?

Just wondering if this looks like a lip tie? context: shes 4 months tomorrow, breastfed, nursing is painful and recently is excruciating!! I have emailed an infant feeding team but just wondering what people on here think :) extra pic in comments

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Toys!!

My little one doesn’t seem to be interested in much unless it’s her ball pit What are your little ones favourite toys?

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Anyone given steroid shot for babies lungs?

Hi I’m 36 weeks and having some contractions. Anyone given steroid shot to help with baby’s lungs to develop faster?

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Poops

How often are your little ones opening their bowels? Mines going once every 4 days I’m wondering if anyone else is the same?

Incognito
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Bath time struggles

My 18 month old hates getting her hair washed during bath time. She loves playing in the water but the second I try to wash her hair she freaks out and wants out immediately. I literally have to force her to wash her hair. It’s makes me sad. We do swim lessons every week and she loves the water, not scared of jumpin...

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Umbilical stump

When did your baby’s umbilical stump fall off? Day 10 and it’s still on. Really want to give baby a proper bath now 😔

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12 week vaccination

Should I give my baby calpol before the appointment?

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