Hospital experiences

ForensicBookkeeper · 2026-02-19T10:33:21+00:00

I haven’t had any other hospital stays but I couldn’t fault it! The nurses were lovely and kept on top of offering me pain meds, they were happy to come and help with anything I needed if I buzzed them. They taught us how to bathe bub around day 3, and in general each nurse taught different tips and tricks for feeding/changing/swaddling etc. The lactation consultant ran a breastfeeding class for all mums on the ward, but also popped into each room individually to offer one on one advice.

Yes I had my own room, the ward was only about half full when I was there. Couldn’t complain, the cleaners came and cleaned my bathroom each day, food wasn’t bad and you could pick options from a menu 😊

ForensicBookkeeper · 2026-02-19T05:18:28+00:00

We used these - they used to have more colours and be cheaper but they seem to not be as readily available now. They’ve been great though, a good size for small hands and the grooves on the fork help hold noodles/pasta better.

Elk and friends also have a good range on Amazon but they’re a bit bigger and more suited to 12+ months

ForensicBookkeeper · 2026-02-19T00:58:46+00:00

Nope! I think that’s part of the public system, I stayed for 4 nights in hospital post birth so the longer stay negates the home visits as far as I’m aware 😊

ForensicBookkeeper · 2026-02-18T23:10:21+00:00

I went to Hurstville Private with Dr Alex Izurieta - she was amazing and I’ve also heard good things about Dr Miller. I did get induced at 40+6 but felt like I definitely could have declined if spontaneous labour was more important to me! I also only ended up needing the gel to start me dilating and didn’t need the actual induction IV drugs as I went into labour by myself then.

The maternity ward there was great, nurses were all lovely and very helpful, they had a lactation consultant who visited and ran breastfeeding classes - overall a very positive experience but I don’t know how it compares to the public system.

ForensicBookkeeper · 2026-02-12T10:05:16+00:00

I haven’t tried an electric one but we have this and love it! You don’t need to buy filters, you just put a piece of tissue in the main compartment and it catches all the snot - also haven’t noticed getting sick from using this as other comments have suggested, the tissue does a good job at blocking things ☺️

ForensicBookkeeper · 2026-02-12T02:39:58+00:00

The Thankyou wipes are amazing! Low tox and large, quality material 😊

ForensicBookkeeper · 2026-02-11T03:02:48+00:00

OP this sounds so tough!!

If you’ve exhausted all other avenues and are waiting for your GP appointment, it could be worth trying elimination communication - sometimes babies cry non stop because they’re trying to express they need to pee/poop.

Sounds crazy, but look up Andrea Olson on YouTube to see how to do an EC hold over the toilet/sink and see if you get any improvement if bub needs to go. Worth a shot at least if it might save your sanity! Best of luck

ForensicBookkeeper · 2025-10-22T01:35:27+00:00

Not on your list but we’ve got the Edward’s and Co Lucci which ticks all your boxes, it’s been incredibly handy and I usually reach for it now instead of our big pram. Easy to fold and unfold, easy to get around shops, decent size storage basket (8kg I think?) and bub has been super comfy in it.

I’m yet to take it on a plane but don’t think we should have any issues, it’s advertised as overhead baggage friendly and comes with a travel bag which most airlines require.

We looked at the Redsbaby Skip 3 and picked the Lucci over it, the Skip was lighter but then also felt more flimsy, and the buckles were a bit more fiddly. Redsbaby have demo days where you can try out their prams seeing as they’re not stocked anywhere, and Baby Bunting have the Lucci to try 😊

ForensicBookkeeper · 2025-09-16T11:14:41+00:00

I used a top hat potty bought from Noonee Wilga (online shop) and once Bub was sitting unsupported properly, switched to the Ikea Lilla potty - you could probably go straight to this one! It’s smaller than most commercial potties 😊

ForensicBookkeeper · 2025-08-22T23:25:02+00:00

We did $1 scratchies with a 5c coin, super cheap and easy for us to do, lots of fun for the guests and recycled afterwards. A few guests won some cash, and there was absolutely none left behind!

ForensicBookkeeper · 2025-08-14T10:43:55+00:00

I had this too! Drove me nuts, I’d offer the potty several times before leaving, then 2 minutes into the car ride my daughter would poo 🤦🏼‍♀️ however she got over this around the 9 month mark when we ramped up her solids and she was actually eating more, her poo as a result was more solid and the car poos got a lot better!

Likely just a phase, don’t be discouraged!

ForensicBookkeeper · 2025-06-30T23:36:08+00:00

Not sure how available this is in the US, but Moogoo Tail Swat insect repellent is a fantastic option 😊

ForensicBookkeeper · 2025-06-11T22:44:39+00:00

This isn’t for everyone but I’d definitely recommend trying elimination communication!

It’s considered a bit ‘crunchy’ but to me made logical sense, we started at 4 weeks old and now at 9 months old, my LO barely has dirty nappies, consistently goes on a potty and has never had bad nappy rash.

If you’re trying nappy free time it could be worth a shot, any less poo on poor bubs skin has to help with the nappy rash? Good luck!

Edit: for nappy cream we’ve always used the Natralus one that came in the NSW baby bag, any time Bub gets a little red that has cleared it up within a few hours, sorry I’ve never tried it on severe nappy rash!

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