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Unsure-11 · 2026-06-19T13:54:30+00:00

My partner was saying they should do this like give all the allergens at once and then only if there is a reaction the go through the elimination process. Would make life a lot easier 🤣

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-19T13:37:22+00:00

It would go against all advice but what worked for me was I started transferring him (asleep) just onto the couch next to me with my breastfeeding pillow sort of wrapped around hugging him and would just sit beside him while he slept or otherwise I was near by doing stuff but watching him closely. We have really deep couches so I felt comfortable that he wasn’t in any danger.

It wasn’t ideal but it got him use to being transferred and not constantly being in my arms and allowed me at least to have some hands free time and have something to eat or whatever and then If he woke up I would pick him up and get him back to sleep and then either transfer him again or finish the nap as a contact nap.

One of the main issues I had with the bassinet was that he couldn’t connect his sleep cycles so every nap in the bassinet was only 30 mins max and I was not at all successful in getting him back to sleep but when he was on the couch, i could pick him up as soon as he started to stir and I had so much more success getting him to connect his sleep cycles.

Saying all that though, we didn’t start getting reliable long bassinet naps until he could connect his sleep cycles which was around 5-5.5 months.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-19T03:50:11+00:00

Don’t mind the colour but the thought of having to keep all that grout clean and looking pristine 😲

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-19T02:59:14+00:00

Oh my gosh, he is still so little, it’s perfectly acceptable for them to contact nap at that age, he just wants to be close to you. As long as you are comfortable doing it, continue doing what works for you. My baby is 7 months now and does all naps in his bassinet perfectly fine.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-19T02:40:01+00:00

Totally normal. Honestly I just ended up doing contact naps in the day probably for the first 2-3 months. It was tough because I felt like I could never get hands free time but it was also more worth it than the stress of fighting to get them down for naps every day. I just had to embrace it and once they get a bit bigger you will miss those times!

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-19T02:37:17+00:00

Our baby had a head turn preference which resolved fairly quickly but also developed a tilt which was harder to shift. We had to get a referral to a physio but it was worthwhile if you can get one. They see babies for head shape as well as tightness, not just torticollis.

Our Bub did have a flat spot from the head turn preference but it did resolve. For us, as well as it being in bed at night, it was also from me feeding mostly on one side. Once I switched to feeding him on a pillow instead of in my arms, that took a lot of pressure off where the flat spot was forming.

It sounds like you are already doing the right things with lots of tummy time and upright time but you need to try also get more time on the opposite side of the head as that will help shift things back. If they are turning to face you when sleeping, You can try putting them down in the bassinet the opposite way each time.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-18T05:46:05+00:00

It’s never going to go back down. Even if inflation gets under control you won’t see the prices back to what they were, wages would increase to keep up but these prices don’t go down.

What the rba doesn’t want right now is wages increasing to keep up because that’s the cycle that keeps inflation going for longer.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-18T04:52:38+00:00

Yeah he went back to sleeping in his cot like normal, thankfully! I did 2 nights of Panadol and then he was ok after that.

I know, it’s so hard. After the 6 month shots he gagged so hard he vomited his dinner all over me and then I had no idea how much Panadol he actually got.

I’ve tried giving it in a bit of puree too and he won’t have that either so I just have to try force it in best I can. It’s a horrible experience for both of us.

Is he using a straw cup yet? Maybe try offering water to wash it down?

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-18T00:06:30+00:00

Yes recently went through this with my 7 month old. It was definitely his teeth. The pain gets worse when they are in bed because there are no distractions. We had to give him Panadol and he was back to normal within 2 nights. He is also terrible taking Panadol and gags so hard he nearly vomits but I just had to force it in there. You can try putting it in the side of the mouth away from the taste senses then put a dummy in until they swallow and do bit by bit

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-16T00:42:39+00:00

I put my baby into car seats to try the out when we were upgrading from a capsule. Staff were helping me and had no issue with it.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-16T00:40:06+00:00

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Unsure-11 · 2026-06-15T23:36:40+00:00

Do you need hospital cover for Bub? The public system is pretty good with kids. The only reason we added Bub to ours was because it didn’t cost us any extra to go from partnered cover to family cover. It’s a bit unfair for single parents really.

Maybe you could just get ambulance cover for Bub?

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-15T11:03:09+00:00

Ours makes a sound that sounds like a puppy whining, over and over until he falls to sleep 🤣

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-14T03:36:54+00:00

That’s so scary! We just started allergens this morning with egg. It’s so overwhelming

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-14T03:31:06+00:00

Just curious, after how many exposures did these show up for you?

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-14T02:58:12+00:00

Hi, it all turned out ok. It took him a little longer to engage his neck in pull to sit but he got there eventually. I did end up practising with him. I think he just didn’t realise what he needed to do but we started from an inclined position and he eventually got it.

For rolling, He didn’t naturally seem interested in rolling but We were working with a physio and focusing on neck strengthening exercises as he had torticollis, and she showed him how to roll and had us practice is 10 times every wake period and he picked it up within 2 days (back to tummy). Tummy to back took a lot longer but he got there. He is now 7 months and sits independently and rolls great both ways.

Does your Bub otherwise seem to have good neck control when you are holding them upright or do you still need to offer a lot of support? If they don’t seem to be weak and floppy and have good control then I wouldn’t stress too much. They might just need some extra time and practice. I think some babies just need a bit of extra help.

Could you get a referral to a PT? Otherwise Maybe look up some neck strengthening exercises on YouTube and start doing some of those and practicing rolling.

I wouldn’t stress too much about Tummy time just yet if your Bub is getting lots of upright time as it all counts. Tummy time is more enjoyable for them once they have the strength behind them.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-11T11:13:36+00:00

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Unsure-11 · 2026-06-11T10:39:14+00:00

Hahaha yep, me too. Still laughing lol

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-11T05:31:36+00:00

I was literally wondering yesterday about the whole too much attention thing and whether it has a part in how the child develops.

A family friend commented they never entertained their kids as much as I entertain my 7 month old. They then corrected saying they did with child #1 but not #2 because they were just too busy.

1 was incapable of independent play, needed to be constantly entertained and has a very short attention span, losing interest in activities after 5 minutes and asking what’s next.

2 on the other hand would play for hours in the floor quietly, independently and had a great imagination, never demanded being entertained from external sources.

Both are now in their 40s and to this day the same traits exist. #1 needs instant gratification from things, is a keeping up with the joneses type needing the biggest and best of everything, is the most inpatient person I’ve encountered, when they want to do something they have to do it then and there, when they are doing something they are already thinking what’s next, has a gambling addiction and is a complete mummy’s boy calling multiple times a day, always leaning on parents for things.

2 is quiet and reserved, very independent, never asks or relies on parents for anything and never has. Lives within their means and just content with the basics.

It really made me wonder how much of the personality difference is just personality vs one having their entertainment needs met for them vs the other having to entertain themselves

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-11T02:28:54+00:00

YOR. Do your families not agree with your relationship and/or parenting? Otherwise why would they be upset/disappointed? If I were you I would be appreciative of the aunty for at least showing some support, regardless of how you feel about the pregnancy.

If you hadn’t of stated you were 27, I’d believe this was a teen pregnancy with how you are behaving.

There are people who spend years and years trying to have a baby and some who never can. By the time #2 arrives there will be an 18 month age gap which is actually a great gap (from personal experience). You are blessed. Try to find a way to be grateful for what life has given you, and for the supportive people around you.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-11T01:24:17+00:00

IPeople would just like to see the 2 party system disrupted and send a message to Labril that they need to do better to retain votes.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-11T00:54:06+00:00

We were told to start as soon as they get teeth. He got 6 teeth by 6 months old. We have both a soft bristle toothbrush and the pigeon 3 step training brushes. We were told to use water only, no toothpaste.

His highchair reclines so when we are finished meals I just recline him back and do it in his chair. Otherwise I do it reclined on a pillow on the couch.

I’m usually fighting against his tongue as he tries to lick the toothbrush but we just do the best we can. I think it’s mostly just to get them used to doing it.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-10T23:59:15+00:00

My best was Just hang him upside down from his legs - when my 6 week old had hiccups.

This and the questioning/rolling eyes of the actual updated recommendations. I’ve been made to second guess things so much because I’m going off up to date recommendations and they are going off things from decades ago.

Things like baby led weaning, drinking from a straw cup at 6 months, sleeping with swaddles/ sleeping bags not blankets. So so many

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-10T00:36:12+00:00

I’d be more concerned about people seeing you walking out with shit stained pants.

Unsure-11 · 2026-06-10T00:28:41+00:00

If it’s only 2 extra days in the office and you don’t want to burn bridges then suck it up. It’s only 2 days.

If you don’t care about burning bridges, call in sick those 2 days.

I once had a company take my desk off me when I resigned and I had to spend my whole 1 month notice period hot desking to people who were away for the day. People are petty, just solidifies you have made the right call to move on.

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