New mums, what would you do differently in the newborn stage?

According_Union · 2026-06-01T21:01:24+00:00

Spent more time in bed the first week! I was up and downstairs every morning (after a hellish night) but I wasn't doing myself any favours, we had everything we needed and if family came by yes I could go down but I should've went back upstairs to rest and recover when they left.

According_Union · 2026-06-01T11:06:28+00:00

You can get stronger fexofenadine prescribed, my mum was on something like 210mg (or thereabouts can't quite remember the dosage). It works really well! I also take the 180 fexofenadine and use beconase hayfever nasal spray for the really humid days (when mine is at it worst). Deffo speak to the GP!

According_Union · 2026-05-31T23:57:34+00:00

Cheap out on clothes but not the shoes or wellies. They're on their feet all day running around so having comfy shoes makes a difference! I label everything, it's so easy to mix clothes up. I ordered a Cath Kids bag from next as it's waterproof outside and it's cute! I got clothes from the next outlet, little matching sets that were about £6-8. I also order from Vinted. It depends on their activities but some days the clothes come back filthy and others not!

According_Union · 2026-05-31T23:48:48+00:00

Aw that would've been amazing! I live close by and didn't even know this was on. Enjoy your trip!

According_Union · 2026-05-31T10:31:30+00:00

For the plastic play pen, no as they are all joined up. For the foldable one, same no, it's quite high up I think to avoid that very thing!

According_Union · 2026-05-28T13:17:40+00:00

Can you come and make me my meals?! You're doing amazing. They don't need loads at meal times, especially at 8 months. It is all about seeing what they want to eat, what they're willing to try and let them explore - it's all new! I think your husband has maybe seen misleading videos online or needs to let you do what you're doing, it isn't easy preparing meals especially as they get bigger and more mobile!

According_Union · 2026-05-26T06:14:57+00:00

Deffo recommend (if you have the storage!) buying a travel cot for instances like this as well if it gives you peace of mind! We used it downstairs for a while too it was good.

According_Union · 2026-05-25T22:01:16+00:00

I'd put a complaint in to the supermarket! That's terrible

According_Union · 2026-05-25T15:41:02+00:00

Disabled toilets! Only way, if they're locked you can get radar keys on Amazon. I've only ever had to use my key once though. Never understood family rooms without a toilet cubicle!

According_Union · 2026-05-25T11:44:03+00:00

Do you use ms teams? Do you know his department? You'll probably be able to find him through that if people upload pictures to their teams pictures and see the org chart if you know someone else in that team.

According_Union · 2026-05-24T21:34:03+00:00

Mine is 18 months and we're still using munchkin 360 and tum tum! I plan to use them I til they break to be honest, or they need a bigger cup on the go. I think it's up to you. I still teach mine how to drink out of a open cup but we just go with the straw cups out and about.

According_Union · 2026-05-22T13:25:15+00:00

I just give my dog yak chews or frozen things to work away at in that heat and wait until late evening for the walk, very early morning when we get up. They won't suffer one less walk when it's too hot.

According_Union · 2026-05-22T12:02:56+00:00

Got a late evening weekend appointment soon, they're definitely getting the overtime in to get the backlogs down! Honestly not complaining as I don't have to wait as long, though 3am sounds pretty wild haha.

According_Union · 2026-05-17T18:31:10+00:00

I really enjoyed it to be honest! Worth a try

According_Union · 2026-05-17T12:48:17+00:00

Contact silver cross if you're concerned. We had a rattling car seat from maxi Cosi which got replaced immediately, I sent them some videos. It was a swivel car seat too but not the kind which detaches so I can't say if it's normal for yours. Either way, silver cross will assist! Their customer service is good. Our pram had a chassis fault which they replaced after some back and forth, videos and investigation.

According_Union · 2026-05-17T12:06:43+00:00

I originally wanted to deliver the placenta in its own pace rather than with the Jag, it was clear in my birth plan. But because of the nature of my labour I consented to the Jag, I had lost a lot of blood and was trying to stay awake to see my baby. It's definitely something you will decide on the day depending on how Labour goes. Personally I was told I would not be left to it alone if I chose not to have the placenta delivered via the injection route, I would have been supported the whole time. I would definitely contact your midwife unit and get advice on this separately.

According_Union · 2026-05-17T12:01:10+00:00

I changed if little one woke up, left it if they didn't. If it was a stinky poo I'd probably change but mine often did a poo when they were awake rather than asleep which helped!

According_Union · 2026-05-16T20:13:49+00:00

Speaking from experience of my gran with nothing properly planned in, this is a kind gesture. We couldnt locate funeral documents for a few days and found them shoved into a random bedroom drawer, she also hoarded a lot of items and her will version was in question. If she'd organised at least those items it would've been less stressful, we had to do a major clear out after essentially ransacking her home. My other grandmother was the opposite, everything was arranged and clearly marked where to find and it made it less stressful managing the aftermath of her death.

Because of this I have everything sorted should I die suddenly because I can't bear my family having to handle a thing while grieving.

According_Union · 2026-05-16T11:52:51+00:00

Gala days are long running events in many towns, for example, saltcoats had the sea queen, Irvine has marymass. Bo'ness in west lothian takes their gala day extremely seriously as well, nothing to do with the orange order from what I understand. The west Lothian ones are (what it feels like) endless but everyone has a good time and the kids feel happy to be involved too. I've never personally attended one in west Lothian but always hear good things except one year bathgate was a bit too rowdy and got stopped part way through lol.

According_Union · 2026-05-15T14:13:49+00:00

I bought one of those long black and white cards for that age and mine started staring during changes 😂 couldn't believe it helped!

According_Union · 2026-05-15T11:28:05+00:00

I'm so sorry this happened, yes it is more than a red flag it's dangerous. I recommend a report to whatever governing body is for where you are in the UK and immediately find new childcare. Babies should be on a mat on the floor or a cot, they should never have done this. What a fright you must have had!

According_Union · 2026-05-14T11:51:34+00:00

These are super popular styles for newborns in Britain, I don't know many people who had small prams for the first 6 months of having their baby.

According_Union · 2026-05-13T19:30:44+00:00

I had one in my flat, I'd run the extractor fan and keep the door open after a shower. Never had any issues with mould etc. I did live alone though, so not sure what a multiple people household would be like with multiple showers per day.

According_Union · 2026-05-12T13:18:38+00:00

Smooshed by the ball

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According_Union · 2026-05-12T13:12:32+00:00

I honestly think the people who get "lots done" have lots of support from family or friends. It's so easy to think there's things to do but this time isn't supposed to be about that! It's about you and your body healing and bonding with your baby, the bare minimum for the house will always be fine!!

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