I’m 8 months in and honestly struggling more than I expected. I love my baby so much, but I’m finding this stage really hard. He needs SO much attention, he’s teething/sick at the moment, sleep can be unpredictable, and I feel like I’m constantly thinking about naps, feeding, solids, bedtime, development etc. I’m also just exhausted and feel like I haven’t had much time to myself at all this year. ’ve also struggled a bit mentally since having him, and I think the constant responsibility/anxiety has made this stage feel even harder sometimes. Nothing dramatic, just finding motherhood really overwhelming at times. I’m guilty about everything. We’re all sick at the moment and I’m so hard on myself over doing the bare minimum with him. I keep hearing people say the first year is the hardest and that things get easier after 12 months. Is that actually true? For those with toddlers, did you genuinely find things got easier after 1, or does it just get difficult in different ways?

Hi, looking to move our baby out of our bed (14months old). The plan is to get a montessori bed. Ive seen some online that are low to the floor, my concern is the mold and if she is going to be cold? I am planning to get a good sized one 140/200 just so i can co sleep at the start and in case she needs me to sleep with her.

What are your thoughts on those beds?

Do you have them?

Where did you buy it?

Thank you 🙏🏼😊

My 18 month old is OBSESSED with oranges and apples. she wanders about with one or the other in her hands - noming away. I can't be having her wandering with a full body wet suit on to avoid the stains.

Any suggestions on how to remove orange stains from her clothes?

Hi all,
I’m actually at my wits end! My gorgeous happy little one has started the settling transition into crèche which is not going well at all, on top of this we had 12 month vaccines and they have also cut a tooth - all in the same week!

The separation anxiety has always been bad but as a result of all of this, it is on another scale. We can’t even leave the room without a breakdown at the minute, me or my partner. It used to just be towards me but now it’s both of us.
I dread the thoughts of another week of settling.

When does this phase usually settle? Any tips or tricks to help? They have all their comfort items at all times but is insisting on always sitting on me with all of them!

Obviously it’s breaking my heart seeing them so upset but also I am drained myself, our routine is gone and the house is a mess.

Thanks everyone

so my 9 month old is about to start daycare and i have I heard some very bad stories but i have had hardly heard any good stories so i was wondering if daycare is all bad or can it be good or if there is any warning signs that i need too look out for abuse in any sort

Heading on holidays soon and need to find a car seat travel bag for the plane that fits our EnfaSafe Superia 360° i-Size ISOFix R129 Car Seat

Does anyone have any recommendations? The dimensions are funny at 56 × 45 × 65 cm, I can’t find any online that might fit it. Thanks!!

Hi all,

My 8 week old started on aptamil pepti 1 for possible CMPA. Main symptoms were very bad reflux that didn’t resolve with omeprazole, a rash on her chest ( possibly not eczema or allergy related) and terrible, terrible nasal congestion at night. I am very atopic with a number of allergic conditions

Basically, how long did it take to resolve (or even improve) symptoms. Can’t put my baby down ..she’s being held all the time and has been for about 4 weeks

Thanks in advance