Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

This man is phenomenal. He is tad annoying at times lol most times, but he is soft, tender, and very giving. He made a stay at mom since the beginning of my pregnancy, being that we had a miscarriage a few years back because of the stress at surrounding work. Since that time, I've not lacked anything. My wants ,n...

I’ve recently started driving again and nervous about it anyway but to top it off my little boy HATES being in the car, especially in the back by himself. Usually it’s my husband driving so when he starts playing up I just jump in the back. I’ve only done short journeys driving on my own with him so it’s not been t...

Many, many people are shocked at how well I usually keep the house with 2.5 kids - 9, 4 and 1. I have a part time SE job myself. I do EVERYTHING CARE WISE with the kids. He does absolutely nothing but play fight with them here and there, offer treats and days out etc. occasionally plays instruments with them. Gets u...

Any advice on moving your family out of state to better your self and your family.. I am terrified to leave my mom, dad, siblings… all of that. How do I cope with leaving? Nothing is here except my family. Do I do what’s best for the family I am creating? This is been an internal battle for a while now and don’t kn...

Looking for some ideas for 7 month old to eat at lunch. Im trying to do BLW during lunchtime just because were out and about often in the afternoons so its just more realistic for her to eat more of finger foods instead of hot meals for lunch. Has got the hang of picking up and bringing up to the mouth but is strugg...

We’ve been to several 1 year old parties recently and it’s now my boys turn. Every party we go to we get a party bag but they’re almost always pretty crap and the toys end up in the bin. I’d like to give nice gifts that’s don’t cost the earth. I need to give 6 children bags, does anyone have any ideas on what I coul...

Do you think its ok to get a 4 year old some makeup? Just for playing but proper makeup.

I have just applied for childcare costs to get 85% back Will this be on top of my usual universal credit? TIA

Anyone else sometimes really struggle to think of a lunch 😂 I don’t always want to give sandwiches but I also need a really quick and easy lunch.

Hello, this is so embarrassing and disgusting but my son has started eating his poop, he was diagnosed with moderate autism, so no way of making him understand that what he is doing isn’t right since he does not understand us. Anyone else go through this struggle or just me ?

I am extrovert and my spouse is complete introvert. He wouldn’t make any effort to have social circle, even if I bring my friends he will find an excuse and will not stay there. I am finding it too hard without people, and people of my age are all married and have kids. I feel terrible to go just with kids, and in ...

How do you start? Do you just remove the nappy one day and that’s it or ask them to go on a potty a few times a day?

I have to return to work so I’ll need to find a daycare for my son who is almost 18m. I have 2 recommended to me by my sons fathers friends, since I’m new to this I wanted to ask about any things you guys wish you inquired about before making your final decision!

Help, how do I apply for the 85% of childcare costs to get paid back to me?

How can I let go? My husband says I want to be in control 24/7 with everything but I think its from the trauma he caused in our relationship and the lack of rebuilding I needed to see.

Does anyone know why or has their little one done the same thing as mine in this video? We did painting hands when she was about 8 months and she did the retching and we didn’t think anything of it but we did it again the other day and it was a strong reaction 🤔 We baked some bread today and when she came to help…

Okay so I’m afraid to say this a little as feel I’ll get hate but I haven’t found having a baby hard 🤷🏻‍♀️ I get I am probably very lucky to feel this, but generally it’s been best time of my life, I enjoy all of it, yes I had nights when I was exhausted but a friend said to me, have you got angry at baby yet and I…

My little one hasn’t started potty training yet but was wondering if I should change her to pull ups. She’s 17 months old and is in size 5/6 nappies. Are your little ones in pull ups or still nappies?

I've been giving my baby boy solids (puree and tastes of the foods I eat) for a while now, for a few months. We started off with cereals and his stomach didn't love it so we stopped it and I just give him fruit/veggie purées. Problem is he only will eat it once a day and now he is not very interested as he'd rathe...

Well not quite free time ....once my LO is off to bed at 7pm, I think phewww I have some free time to myself and sort out the dishes and clothes, watch netflix, check my socials etc as I spend the whole day glued to the baby he doesn't even like it when I'm on the phone or open up the laptop as he thinks its fun to ...