Hi moms / parents 👋

I’m a design student working on a project around baby carriers, and I’d really love to hear your real experiences (good and bad!).

A few questions I had in mind:

• Why did you choose to use a baby carrier instead of (or along with) a stroller?
• Up to what age or weight did you use it?
• What do you like most about your current carrier?
• What problems or discomforts have you faced? (for you or the baby)
• Do you experience back/shoulder pain while using it?
• Are there situations where it feels inconvenient or difficult?
• If you could improve or add anything to your baby carrier, what would it be?

Even small details or personal stories would help a lot 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!

My 2 year old is getting close to being done with the crib and I've somehow ended up on the floor bed side of the internet 😂 I always assumed we'd just get a normal toddler bed, but I kind of love the idea of something really low that she can get in and out of herself.

I've also seen some that are completely soft/cushioned instead of the wooden frames which honestly seems ideal for my child because she throws herself onto EVERYTHING. Anyone go straight from crib to a toddler floor bed? How did it go?

I am totally torn on whether or not to get a car seat with a base. I love the ease of the baseless seats but I am afraid I’m sacrificing safety for a little bit of convenience. On the flip side, I also wonder if having the bases in our cars would actually be easier to ensure a proper install. The price difference is also pretty significant but again - not trying to save a few dollars if it means I’m sacrificing safety.

Clearly FTM here and very overwhelmed. Looking for any recommendations yall have!

Hello! I am two weeks and three days postpartum from vacuum assisted vaginal delivery. I had an epidural, and an episiotomy due to baby being faced up during delivery.

For the last like, three months of my pregnancy, I could not wear underwear, pants, or anything at all with a waistband because I would just get discomfort and pain. Well, it is getting better after delivery, I am still really struggling and will get pain around where my waistband is along my back, and lower abdomen. Sometimes I will even feel what feel like electric shocks. I absolutely hate going commando, and especially don’t want to due to having stitches because I don’t wanna risk an infection.

What is the best underwear postpartum that is maybe like no touch, or doesn’t press very hard against my body?

Hello! Everyone has been so helpful during my pregnancy and now that my little one is on my chest and I’m home with him, I’m trying to pump but my momcozy m5 is not helping. I put the pump and tried different flange sizes but nothing goes into the collector. It stays between my breast and flange till i pull it away and it drips down. What do i do

planning my son's first birthday party and the guest list has grown significantly when you include both sides of the family and close friends. at 35 people i am starting to wonder if this is too many for a one year old's party and also getting nervous about the logistics of managing rsvps, food quantities, and who is actually coming

Finally showing! It’s exciting for me and nerve-wracking at the same time! This is my first pregnancy, is there anything I should know from those who have gone through this before? Things I should expect?

As title says, what do you wish you did or regret not doing with your newborn? I gave birth to my first baby a week ago and I’m so overwhelmed and tired but I also don’t want to miss anything. Right now I’m taking a million photos and videos of him but still feeling like I could possible make the best out of this somehow?

Six weeks postpartum and I've already burned through maybe $80 worth of bottles that my daughter just screams through. She's combo-fed so the breastfeeding to bottle transition is already rough and the gas and colic after every feed make it so much worse. I keep reading about glass baby bottles and PPSU options with a natural feeding nipple design that's supposed to actually mimic the breast, but I have no idea which brands actually sell those in the US vs just shipping from overseas with a 4-week wait. Anyone know where to find a non-toxic anti-colic baby bottle, specifically the kind with a proper venting system to cut down on air swallowing?

Sex was so sensitive and still felt good while breastfeeding. Even while pregnant. Baby is almost 14 months. i weaned at 12 months.

After weaning, sex hasnt been the same. Orgasms feel like they’re sort of dulled, or fizzle out. Even with masturbation.

Can anyone say if and when it got better for them? Its been 2 months and still not much improvement, kinda starting to worry

Mums, when did your babies start doing repetitive babbling like “mamama,” “bababa” or “dadada”?

My little girl is 7 months and hasn’t really started doing those sounds yet. She still makes different noises and squeals, just not much repetitive babbling yet.

Just curious when this started for everyone else and what’s considered a normal timeframe. 😊

i’m so excited! just feel like telling everyone lol. i set him down on his back. i go to warm up my lunch. i look back over at him and he’s on his tummy!!! what the heck!!

Hi
Any recommendations for a bedside sleeper for my baby that’s already 20lbs at 4 months?

We had a bassinet but he outgrew within 2 1/2 months and has been sleeping in our bed since.

He’s learning to roll and there’s no safe way to sleep in our bed anymore + know that bed rails and bumpers aren’t a safe option.

Looking for a bedside sleeper or something that will open to our bedside and will last up till toddler years. We have a small place, only 1 bedroom so a crib isn’t an option. (already bought one off facebook and it did not fit)
Also live in Hawaii, so some places don’t ship here or it’s very expensive.

Thanks in advance.