Community Posts, Tips & Support on Child Development

Honest, unfiltered, and in real-time: what women like you are talking about. Peanut group chats, support, and posts on Child Development.

First tooth

So my daughter just got her first tooth, and I’ve been hearing you’re suppose to make a dental appointment like right away… is that true?

S
10

Changing nappy struggle

Is anyone else absolutely struggling trying to get bubba to lay on their back to change the nappy?! It’s honestly such a challenge 🤣 I’m wondering whether pull ups would be easier… what’s everyone else been doing?!

Incognito
9

will not poo on the potty or toilet!!

looking for tips to get my 2 year old to poo on the potty or the toilet,he took to having wees on both very quickly. We cannot get him to go on the potty or the toilet,he will hold it in for days at a time and will shout until he has a nappy on then he will have a poo straightway.I have tried leaving pants off as wi...

S
3

Potty Training

Has anyone else not been successful with potty training their 3 year old? My son has no desire to pee on the toilet.

T
2
10

Dentinox colic drops or infacol

Which is better for wind?

Incognito
5

Now I remember why I hate potty training 🙄

Day 2 of proper training he’s doing great! But I forgot how limiting it is, I desperately need to get some stuff done in the garden but he’s insisting he stays inside, I’m not stupid I know the second he’s unsupervised it will all go to 💩 we’ve only had 2 accidents on the floor today and the rest of the time he’s…

L
1
5

Potty training tips and tricks anyone??

My daughter is 3 and 3 months. She managed to wee once in the potty I’ve praised her for it and she was excited that she done it. I thought this was a good start. But, now she just wees and poos on the floor or sofa. Sometimes when I tell her to just sit down she refuses. And I’m struggling to really tell when she n...

J
1
3

Potty training number 2's

Hi everyone, my little girl is doing really well with potty training with wees but with number 2's she's holding it until she can't anymore and she gets herself so worked up about it, winging etc when she needs to go. It's been 3 weeks now and thought she would be better but she is still just the same. Any advice pl...

A
5

Almost 3 but not potty trained

Hi my little girl is going to be 3 in Oct but still she's not potty train, we tried but she doesn't understand the feeling of wee or poo so she still in pants - is it something to worry about?

P
1
10

Does this look like teething? 3 months old, hysterical on and off since 12 week vaccines a week ago. (More pics in comments)

Sometimes she’s such a happy girl, but since these jabs she’s had bouts of hysterical screaming that cannot be calmed until she tires herself out. Could this be teething, or a still a delayed reaction to the jabs 8 days ago? She has no flushed check and she’s not rubbing her ears. But she’s quite dribbly recently an...

Incognito
4

Molars

Teething has been a total bitch from the beginning but my guy actually handles it all very well. The molars however, they are a bigger pain in my ass than his I think. I'm running out of bibs by early afternoon. I bought another five pack yesterday and they are all soaked through. He's never bitten me while breast...

H
4

Potty training - is it time?

It might be time to start potty training 😬 she dead eyed me, said poo poo, then went 🙈 and then after I swear she said all done. I’m not ready for this!! Anyone else started?

C
1
7

Potty training - Day 2

So we are on day 2 of potty training our 2.5yr old girl and shes doing really well weve had one full accident (was having a tantrum 🤣) and weve also had a poop on the potty and lots of wees. When she needs to wee though she seems to be starting to go where she is then she stops/holds it and runs to the potty and…

E
1
8

Brushing teeth?

My lo is almost 11 months old and his two bottom teeth and one of his top front teeth started to come through about a month ago. All of the teeth are still not fully through yet, should I be brushing them now anyway even when they're half way through? I have a dentist appointment booked but that's not for another...

B
10

Potty Training

When’s the perfect time to potty train? Is 12 months a little early???

D
1
3

i don’t know why my husband doesn’t want to change baby boy’s diapers

like maybe he just is grossed out by the poo and doesn’t want to have to wipe it down there?? idk but he never changes a diaper hess only done it when i’m out of the house and has to, like i don’t really mind it at all i’m not bothered by it but it’s just confusing like why doesn’t he want to change it, can anyone r...

Incognito
2
9

10 month old hates being changed

Anyone experiencing their babe throwing a fit when they have to get a diaper changed or dressed? Mine used to love it and it just slowly started getting worse. She just wants to go go go and I think that’s the issue. Any tips ?

K
6
10

Potty Training Suggestoins/Advice!?

So, I need some suggestions or advice on potty training my puppy, she just turned 7 months on the 13th… we want her to be inside with baby wen he gets here in 2 months so we rly want to get her potty trained asap… we tried kennel wen we first got her and it did not work whatsoever, even wen we did take her out every...

E
2
11

Burst lip

My baby smash her head on my head just now, I think her upper tooth might have cut into her lips, lip is bleeding and swollen, please what can I do ? Freaking out here

Incognito
5

Really bad teething

Baby is getting the molars through and very irritable I been told can use ibuprofen as well as calpol and will try this is can get the ibuprofen tonight. But cam I still use teething powders?

Incognito
3

From the Blog

Related articles
All
More
Signs of Potty Training Readiness (& Signs They’re Not)

Signs of Potty Training Readiness (& Signs They’re Not)

By Allison Jandu
What to Do About Potty Training Regression: Your Essential Guide

What to Do About Potty Training Regression: Your Essential Guide

By Allison Jandu
7 Essential Social Skills for Kids and Fun Ways to Build Them

7 Essential Social Skills for Kids and Fun Ways to Build Them

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Toddler Behavior Charts: Helpful Tool or Waste of Time?

Toddler Behavior Charts: Helpful Tool or Waste of Time?

By Tassia Agatowski
Baby Ear Infection vs. Teething: How to Spot the Difference

Baby Ear Infection vs. Teething: How to Spot the Difference

By Tassia Agatowski
What are the Best Teething Foods?

What are the Best Teething Foods?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Nighttime Potty Training: Your Expert Guide

Nighttime Potty Training: Your Expert Guide

By Tassia Agatowski
Potty Training: Your Complete Guide

Potty Training: Your Complete Guide

By Tassia O'Callaghan
When to Start Potty Training

When to Start Potty Training

By Tassia O'Callaghan
How to Potty Train A Girl: 20 Tips from Real Moms

How to Potty Train A Girl: 20 Tips from Real Moms

By Tassia Agatowski
Potty Training Boys: 16 Tips from Real Moms

Potty Training Boys: 16 Tips from Real Moms

By Tassia Agatowski
15 Best Potty Training Books Chosen By Real Moms

15 Best Potty Training Books Chosen By Real Moms

By Peanut
9 Best Teething Toys Chosen By Real Moms

9 Best Teething Toys Chosen By Real Moms

By Peanut
Baby’s Teething Fever: Can Teething Cause Fever?

Baby’s Teething Fever: Can Teething Cause Fever?

By Team Peanut
Baby Teething Symptoms to Look Out For

Baby Teething Symptoms to Look Out For

By Team Peanut
When Do Babies Start Teething? Babys First Tooth

When Do Babies Start Teething? Babys First Tooth

By Team Peanut