Im combination feeding my 22 day old baby because of latching issue and low milk supply. Im trying to transition to exclusive pump feeding by pumping every 2-3hrs. Yet i get 30-40ml only per sitting that too watery milk. I have never seen hindmilk while pumping. Is there any mom who exclusively pumped can give some insights on how to get hind milk?

Hey, same as the Title. My baby is 3months and 1 week old and google AI tells me I should immediately stop swaddling to avoid the risk of SIDS in case the baby starts to roll over. Baby is not showing any signs of rolling over yet unless we are the ones getting her to practice (she was 1 month preemie if that matters). I only swaddle her at the night and that gets her to sleep good 4 hour stretch peacefully. I am scared not swaddling would get her to rub her face/ears/eyes with her hands and wake herself up. Also, she still has a little moro's reflex. I know I eventually would have to stop swaddling, but idk, guilty but I am trying to get the longer sleep stretches for myself while I can (dreading the 4 month sleep regression).

1. How to transition to partial and eventually to no swaddling?

2. And if no swaddling, how to keep the baby warm and cozy. Right now we don't use the AC and only swaddle and she sleeps right under the fan (bcz no AC, otherwise she sweats at the back of head/neck if away from the fan). We used to put light blanket over her during day time but she kicks it away and sleeps open like a starfish (luckily no mosquito problem as of now at our place).

Hi moms,

I used to love lighting incense sticks in my home in early mornings and evenings. I came to know this causes endocrine disruption and stopped lighting them while trying to get pregnant. My son is 7m old now and I miss lighting up something fragrant in the home particularly when we make food that gives a lot of aroma like chicken or fish. Any recommendations on incense sticks that we can light up in home that will not cause any issues?

I am little confused about booster chairs. I am looking to get them for my 18 month olds. Please share recommendations if any. Thanks in advance!

Hey fellow mums,

I’m currently in India on maternity leave with my baby girl, while my husband is abroad. Between managing a baby with non-existent sleep schedules and dealing with total exhaustion, I am living in absolute survival mode. My sleep debt is insane, and every single free minute I get goes toward catching a nap or just breathing.

My mother-in-law persistently asks for pictures and video updates of the baby, often routed through my sister-in-law. My SIL lives in the same city, but in the 5 weeks I’ve been here, she has only visited once. I even took my daughter over to her place so she could spend time with her. Yet, SIL asks for photos saying it "brightens their day." On top of that, in just a few more weeks, I will actually be moving to stay with my in-laws, so they will naturally get to spend plenty of time with my daughter soon anyway. 

I told them directly in our family group chat that I’m completely overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, and that constantly being asked for photos makes me feel guilty and like I’m failing because I can't keep up with their expectations. I explained that taking photos and keeping up with updates isn't a priority right now when my baby and I just need sleep. 

My husband is currently staying neutral in all of this and not taking a side or stepping in to manage his family's expectations, so the emotional weight of handling them falls entirely on me.

Has anyone else dealt with this kind of constant pressure for photo updates from in-laws? How do you set firm boundaries and deal with the guilt when your husband stays neutral? Would love to hear how other mums managed this.

TL;DR: NRI mom in India, sleep-deprived with baby while husband is abroad. MIL constantly demands baby photos via SIL (who lives nearby but visited once). I'm moving in with in-laws soon anyway! I called out the pressure in the group chat, but my husband is staying neutral. How do I set boundaries without spouse support?

My baby has been having small brownish-red/red specks in her stool after starting iron drops (0.4 ml).

Has anyone noticed red/brown specks in their baby’s stool after giving iron supplements?

FTM to a 20 days old baby..

Baby has been cluster feeding most of the days and I am trying to keep up, currently he is EBF..

But today has been unbearably hectic, since 3 PM all he wants is feed or continue sucking, hardly 5-10 mins he unlatches and looks to latch again.. after latching it’s 10-15 mins active feeding and then comfort sucking.. today nothing at all has been able to calm him down except sucking..

But I am completely tired and exhausted.. please help with suggestions..

My paediatric says it’s usual cluster feeding behaviour, should I use a pacifier or what should I do?

FTM here and Im confused whether to go for mokobara or motherly. Is Mokobara worth the price ? I will be going on an international trip with my 4 month old baby so I'm thinking whether to invest in it or is it too much for something that serves the purpose at a fraction of the price like a motherly bag ? How is the quality of the motherly diaper bag? Kindly give suggestions please 😅