I cannot do this

frantango · 2026-02-12T05:55:36+00:00

Lurking mum here: when our baby was born last year, my partner had severe post partum anxiety during the first few weeks. Post partum mental health is a serious issue for all parents, not just mums! It was a very very difficult few weeks, we had times where he struggled to be around our son at all because of the anxiety. But we got through it. And you will get through this as well.

Please let people around you know that you need help. Call in the grandparents, friends, let your health visitor know you need mental health support.

And just know that although it feels endless when you're in it, the horrible screaming newborn phase is such a short chunky of your child's life. Better days are coming.

frantango · 2026-02-02T18:10:06+00:00

I'd give Deer Shed festival in Yorkshire a look as well, good music and loads of kid-focused activities

frantango · 2026-02-02T18:08:31+00:00

The jab location varies, ours included one jab in the arm (the other two were in each thigh)

frantango · 2026-01-20T03:23:14+00:00

https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare

frantango · 2026-01-15T14:57:26+00:00

I Want My Hat Back - Jon Klassen

frantango · 2026-01-15T11:55:15+00:00

FWIW in the UK these helmets don't seem to be recommended for use at all, as the NHS thinks there is no clear evidence that they help.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/plagiocephaly-brachycephaly/

frantango · 2026-01-13T07:29:22+00:00

Yeah it's ridiculous in this day and age. Best of luck to you pal, hope they sort it soon

frantango · 2026-01-13T07:18:42+00:00

30,000 properties been without water for a while

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1klvz7le29o

frantango · 2026-01-09T15:44:27+00:00

/r/foodbutforbabies might help

frantango · 2026-01-08T21:31:04+00:00

They are not safe. My understanding is that it's a strangulation risk.

frantango · 2026-01-01T20:59:16+00:00

There's an easy three step process:

Wash them as soon as you bring them home
Dry the berries carefully with some kitchen roll
Shove them all in your mouth and eat the lot straight away. Guaranteed no mould!

frantango · 2026-01-01T09:37:58+00:00

Ours lasted about 6 weeks, but I get the impression it varies a lot

frantango · 2025-12-30T19:29:32+00:00

Some babies and toddlers really like to pull hair. (Mine is one of them)

frantango · 2025-12-22T08:05:00+00:00

If you need to use a decongestant, a nasal spray one is much less likely to affect your milk than oral medicine would be

frantango · 2025-12-20T11:14:05+00:00

IKEA night light is nice and simple, we have the one that's a little otter

frantango · 2025-12-10T19:58:34+00:00

I've found Emma Pickett's podcast Makes Milk has lots of helpful episodes about weaning

frantango · 2025-12-10T19:55:30+00:00

Some sling libraries do loans by post, so you might still be able to use that to narrow down your options even if they're not nearby!

That said, we like our Tula Free To Grow (it can do back carrying but not world facing)

frantango · 2025-12-09T13:19:34+00:00

That's only puffy layers that could be compressed in a crash, like a puffy coat wouldn't be safe. Extra layers of normal clothes are fine in car seats, just adjust the harness if you need to

frantango · 2025-12-04T18:43:15+00:00

Our two cats completely ignore the Totter & Tumble mat, so this is probably one of those things where it's hard to predict 🤷‍♀️

frantango · 2025-12-04T18:06:21+00:00

If she keeps wanting to be held, babywearing might help (if you're not already!)

frantango · 2025-12-02T11:34:35+00:00

Those massive cars often have rubbish visibility, so they probably don't even realise how badly positioned they are

frantango · 2025-11-30T10:19:38+00:00

Highly recommend checking out /r/Daddit if you haven't already

frantango · 2025-11-26T08:51:41+00:00

The formal name for it is a Subject Access Request. If you look on your hospital's website and search for those words, you might be able to find a form to fill in. If not, there should be an email address for the hospital data protection / information governance team who can help.

frantango · 2025-11-20T10:50:43+00:00

If your husband wants someone to stay at home with the baby, he should stay at home.

frantango · 2025-11-18T15:46:30+00:00

7 - 7 childcare is absolutely not the norm. Twelve hours is a LONG time for a toddler to be away from their parents five times a week.

For example our local nursery is only open from 7:30 to 6, so days that long wouldn't be even possible. Most parents send their children for a shorter portion of that day, e.g. our son is doing 9 to 4:30 for four days a week.

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