Considering a nursing chair. What feature do you think is a lifesaver for breastfeeding?
by /u/MisterSteveO on April 2, 2026 at 9:05 am
Title. We’re completely overwhelmed by all the nursing chairs. Manual vs. power, glider vs. recliner vs. rocker, budget vs. high-end… We want something that helps with breastfeeding now and can still be used for storytime later. Any recommendation? Hoping to stay under $1,000 and for it to look like “normal furniture.” TYIA! submitted by /u/MisterSteveO [link] [comments]
by /u/dar1990 on April 2, 2026 at 8:58 am
Basically, my son’s sleep suddenly turned to crap. He always was a low sleep needs baby, but nowadays he wakes up at 4:30 am, it takes a long time to get him to fall back asleep. Then during his daytime naps he can suddenly wake up after only 20 minutes (previously would sleep at least 45 minutes). Wakes up a lot during the night, like every 1-2 hours. He starts the night in his crib, but I transfer him to our bed because it gets too difficult to get up every time he wakes up. I know that a lot of babies this age transition to a 1 nap schedule, but I’m reluctant to do it, because he seems to be sleeping better at night on the days he does have his 2 naps (and other days he refuses the second nap and maybe gets overtired and can’t sleep at night?). Is it a growth spurt? a regression? Anyone experienced anything similar? What should I do, in order to improve his sleep? submitted by /u/dar1990 [link] [comments]
Why 8 months baby wakes up each our at night? Teething?
by /u/Fatimja_ on April 2, 2026 at 8:51 am
My baby simply wakes up from nothing and sits down. submitted by /u/Fatimja_ [link] [comments]
9 months baby girl never lets me feed her solids(puree)
by /u/Fatimja_ on April 2, 2026 at 8:49 am
Have a good day! I’m really confused and worried. She wants to grab food by herself. Chews it a bit then takes it out. Almost swallows nothing. Any tricks? What I doing wrong? Please help submitted by /u/Fatimja_ [link] [comments]
I feel like i failed my daughter
by /u/Slow_Purchase3829 on April 2, 2026 at 8:23 am
So my 2.5 month old is in the 5th percentile apparently. she only weighs 9lbs when she shoukd be 11-12lbs, I made concerns since about week 4 that it looked like she may have had reflux to her doctor, she said at that moment it was too early to tell. , fast forward to now.. she finally gets diagnosed with GERD, WE HAVE TO GIVE HER Pepsid if thats how its spelt and I just wish the doctor listened to my concerns because I brought it uo several times at her 4 week and 6 week appointment and even took pictures of her spit uos for the doctor. Now we are at the point the doctor is calling it a potentially severe case because she saw how hard it was for my daughter to just barely eat 3 oz and how long we were trying ti get her to finish her food. Now I must go dairy free so I can ensure she gets the best nutrients lactose free. I feel guilty because I should’ve gotten a second opinion especially becausd I kept thinking I should. shes in pain when she eats and I seen it which is why I was at the doctor’s office last week and the doctor stated seeing she was perfectly fine.. I just genuinely feel sick to my stomach and I am just so scared about her health. i know this is probably dramatic but I genuinely feek as though I messed up bad because she only gained 3oz in a whole week and bell out of the 11th percentile tbat she was in before. now all I can think of is numbers and I pray every time I feed her its alot.. things have been hard for me as well mentally and its just this adds on to the plate and I am just at a loss. I must do this for her and keep going, but I genuinely feel like giving up. every good thing thats supposed to happen to me gets taken away, no matter how hard I work I feel like things continue to fall apart for me. I feel alone like no one understands and I cant even communicate how I feek to anyone because they all act like they know the answers. im just mentally exhausted and baby daddy works all day and doesn’t get home until like 2 hours before baby goes to bed. so….im just alone all day. tired, exhausted even, and I wish that I could just sleep without my boobs or my baby waking me up for once. I just want to turn everything off atm. my daughter is my whole world, and I know GERD isn’t the end of the world, but I feel like i failed her. I feel awful. I hate myself for this. submitted by /u/Slow_Purchase3829 [link] [comments]
by /u/Lboogie11 on April 2, 2026 at 8:20 am
My 16 month old (just turned 16 months) is not currently walking or talking. She is taking a few steps here and there and cruising like crazy but not walking independently. She loves walking while holding someone’s hand and can do that pretty well. She can stand independent for a few seconds a times but not long. As far as speech, she babbles a lot. She has repeated some words but not consistently. She does not point or wave, can clap but doesn’t do it often. And does not respond to her name. My pediatrician said it’s not worth exploring speech until after the age of 2. We did go to PT because my daughter was a late crawler, and were dismissed once she was able to cruise and they consider being late with walking after 18 months. I am a new mom who is really worried my baby needs more help than what she is getting. I am willing to get her services just not sure where to start or if it’s worth starting now? submitted by /u/Lboogie11 [link] [comments]
by /u/UnusualWest7131 on April 2, 2026 at 7:46 am
Hey everyone, I’m looking for advice and success stories about getting your 15m old crib/sleep trained. Our baby is an angel, but every-time we put her in her crib she starts crying like we’ve never seen. She shakes, begs, screams, etc. she is still co-sleeping w us and really need to get her in her crib. Has anyone done this this late w their toddler ? Is it too late? 🙁 submitted by /u/UnusualWest7131 [link] [comments]
Is this the famous 4 month regression ?
by /u/Curious_af_2024 on April 2, 2026 at 6:28 am
My LO is 3.5 months. His sleeping pattern was quite predictable. He would go to bed by 8-8.30. We will feed him at 12 and then he would wake up at 5 for another feed and then sleep till 7.30-8 in the morning. For last few days, he is waking up after 40 mins of putting him down and then he would not sleep from 8.40 till 10-10.30. He keeps waking up whenever we transfer him to his crib. And then he would wake up again at 12.30-1. Again the same cycle will start, where he is fed but will wake up the moment he is put down. The worst is the 3.30-4 wake up. He would not sleep at all. Last night I was sitting with him till 5.30 and he was up again after 20 mins. Not sure how to solve this. Anyone else who has gone through something similar?? Need help to navigate this phase submitted by /u/Curious_af_2024 [link] [comments]
by /u/Strict_Perception291 on April 2, 2026 at 5:41 am
Hi everyone, My toddler will turn 17 months in a week, and I’ve been feeling a bit anxious lately so I wanted to ask if anyone has gone through something similar. She isn’t walking yet and doesn’t really stand on her own much. She can stand, but only for maybe 10 seconds in a whole day, and whenever I try to encourage her to stand or practice, she gets annoyed and immediately sits down. Most of the time she prefers crawling. I’ve tried using a push walker and even a walking harness, but she bends her knees within seconds and refuses. She does stand and walk while holding onto furniture (couch, walls) and has been doing that for over a month now. But if I try to hold her hands or fingers to help her walk, she just sits down or bends her knees again. She started crawling at around 11 months. Otherwise, she seems to be meeting all her other milestones. I think what’s making me more anxious is seeing videos online of toddlers around 12–16 months walking, talking (saying a few words), feeding themselves, etc. It’s making me overthink a lot and worry if I’m missing something or doing something wrong. Has anyone experienced something similar with their toddler? When did your child start walking? Did anything help, or did they just do it on their own time? I’d really appreciate any advice, reassurance, or experiences you can share. Thank you so much ❤️ submitted by /u/Strict_Perception291 [link] [comments]
by /u/CuriousAd1647 on April 2, 2026 at 4:56 am
My 18 week old used to sleep through the night solidly, almost 11 hours straight for months, and was gaining plenty of weight so there was no problem. Then around 3 months old pediatrician noticed she stopped gaining weight and advised us to do a dream feed in the middle of the night to help with weight gain. Since starting this we have also supplemented some feedings with formula due to low supply and her weight gain has gotten better. After about a week or two of adding the dream feeds, she has started waking up on her own to eat, and has also started waking up a second time about a few hours after she goes to bed to feed as well. Now that her weight gain is back on track, I’m wondering how to get her to stop waking up twice and go back to just one middle of the night feeding? I’ve tried feeding her a bit more for her last feeding, or even adding an extra small feed shortly before bed, but nothing helps. Is she ever gonna go back to just sleeping through the night or even just one MOTN feed? submitted by /u/CuriousAd1647 [link] [comments]
12 month old suddenly not eating solids. Any advice/solidarity?
by /u/avmist15951 on April 2, 2026 at 4:01 am
So we got this cereal that’s fortified with iron, per our ped’s recommendation when checking his iron levels, and our baby absolutely loves it. I used to give it to him every other day and mix it with different fruits and nut butter for more nutrition and he devours it. Problem is, now it’s all he’ll happily eat other than breastmilk. I used to alternate with either yogurt or cottage cheese for breakfast. He used to looooooooooove yogurt, with or without fruit mixed in, but now, nope. For his lunch and dinner I would make an assortment of roasted vegetables with a little seasoning (his favorite was always oregano+basil), plus some mashed up beans or tofu (we’re vegetarian so no meat). Suddenly, he doesn’t want to eat that either. I’m sitting here nursing him after attempting to feed him lunch and dinner for the second day in a row and I can hear him gulp down a lot of milk so I know he was definitely hungry; I just don’t know what went wrong or what to do. Any advice or just some solidarity is welcome. I’m trying to avoid a picky eater as much as possible and I don’t know what to do submitted by /u/avmist15951 [link] [comments]
i love my baby but i’m not enjoying this at all (6 months in)
by /u/Wise-Raccoon-3069 on April 2, 2026 at 3:59 am
my baby turns 6 months tomorrow and i need to ask honestly… does anyone else just not enjoy motherhood? i feel like something is wrong with me for even saying this but i haven’t really enjoyed it so far. i love my baby obviously, i care for him 24/7 (solo parent), but day to day it just feels exhausting and repetitive and never-ending i’m always “on” unless he’s napping (which is like 40 mins) or asleep for the night. and even then i’m just recovering or thinking about the next wake up and how rough the night is going to be (he isn’t a good sleeper) he needs constant attention/entertainment (he is aware and curious but can’t sit or move), doesn’t nap long, nights are still rough (awake 4-5 times), and i just feel drained all the time i keep waiting for it to get better or more enjoyable but it hasn’t yet everyone says “it goes so fast” or “you’ll miss this stage” and i just… don’t feel that. i mostly feel overwhelmed and stuck i catch myself thinking about my friends who don’t have kids and feel jealous i have PPD and PPA, i am medicated for it, and i definitely feel better my job is waiting for me, i am on maternity leave scheduled to return in september, baby is booked into daycare from august, i don’t have any worries about my job or childcare i guess i just want to know if anyone else felt like this at 6 months? did it actually get better for you? when?? thank you submitted by /u/Wise-Raccoon-3069 [link] [comments]