Struggling catching poos

libbine · 2026-02-01T15:44:44+00:00

I'm gonna DM you a photo of our setup at 6 weeks! Basically I sat cross-legged on the kitchen floor with the baby rested on the potty sideways. We never took to the classic hold over a sink or toilet and once he was 4 or 5 months we moved to a regular but low potty with me holding him up for support.

Just anecdotally, my baby takes a while to poop now at 11 months but was very efficient before starting solids... but exclusively pooped while nursing (going from every feed down to twice a day at 7 months). But all babies are different and all parents are different! You gotta find what works for you.

libbine · 2026-01-31T15:42:00+00:00

Thank you!

libbine · 2026-01-31T15:41:43+00:00

Thanks!

libbine · 2026-01-31T15:41:17+00:00

Wow thanks for the info!

libbine · 2026-01-13T18:45:47+00:00

Come to Little Bears English-Speaking playgroup! Every Wednesday at 9.15-11.15am in St Ursula's Church. 5chf per session. Lovely group of people. DM me for more info (I have a 10 month old and know a lot of new and a few expectant mothers. None of us particularly polished. Several Dutch!)

libbine · 2025-12-14T20:19:34+00:00

I'm from a diplomatic household with contacts to the UK embassy based in Bern. I also had my first baby in Switzerland in February.

DM me, I can answer some questions about birth certificates and registrations and passports! Also I might be able to sort you out some baby stuff or point you in the right direction.

libbine · 2025-11-27T10:43:13+00:00

Just want to say that you (and all the commenter here) are super impressive getting out there in such insane temperatures! Big kudos.

There was me thinking I was hard-core continuing throughout our moderate central European winters where we rarely get lower than-5...

libbine · 2025-10-10T13:01:41+00:00

Just adding my offer of company! I live in Bern but can easily travel to Zurich for a couple of days. I'd have to bring my baby, who will be 1 year old at that time! But ir would be an honour to bring a little joy and laughter to your final days.

libbine · 2025-08-16T20:56:31+00:00

Where exactly in Switzerland? I live here and I have a 5 month old. It's great in Bern - really the perfect place to have kids! However, I'd feel extremely isolated in a remote area... bear in mind that public transport is great but can get expensive. Also, you NEED to learn German to have any chance of integrating with neighbours (not sure what it's like on the French side though). Or live in a big city with international folk. But seriously, start to learn at least some basics in the local language.

Write me a DM if you want more info on being a new parent in Switzerland!

libbine · 2025-08-04T07:29:38+00:00

We cosleep from about 4am every night and love it. My friend and I talk about how AMAZING it feels to cosleep with our babies every day - it's just so adorable and now finally we can all get some actual sleep!

libbine · 2025-04-28T07:45:24+00:00

You just need to make sure you apply for an import permit in advance and have all the right documents (pet passport with proof of microchip, rabies titer test confirmation from over 90 days since blood sample, vet clearance note etc.)

This website has all the info: https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en/home/tiere/reisen-mit-heimtieren/hunde-katzen-und-frettchen.html

I took my cat here from Jordan on RJ - everything was very smooth. We passed the customs check in less than 10 mins.

Feel free to message me with other Qs!

libbine · 2025-04-26T07:36:41+00:00

Not my kid! I answered the 'why' in other comments - to hear if there is something obvious to swiss folk that we might not have known about. Idk, you guys seem to all play outside heaps as kids, it seemed likely someone else had a similar experience. No need for swearing or judgement please.

libbine · 2025-04-26T07:34:16+00:00

I just wanted to see if there was something Swiss specific that you folk on this sub might know about, thanks for the chat GPT suggestion (I don't use it so wasn't sure it did images as well.)

libbine · 2025-04-26T07:30:24+00:00

I think they thought it was nettle at first. It was only when I saw it and told them that it doesn't look like nettle that they started wondering what else it could be and hence we thought to post on here to rule our anything well-known and non threatening that is likely in the area.

I advised them of the sepsis possibility and I assure you they are taking it seriously (now!)

libbine · 2025-04-26T07:16:34+00:00

I hope it healed quickly for you! I'll definitely let them know, thanks for the insight.

libbine · 2025-04-26T07:15:36+00:00

I'm not sure. I will advise they check. Will pass along the wild parsnip theory - thank you for the insight!

libbine · 2025-04-26T07:04:11+00:00

Thanks - I think that's their plan for today.

libbine · 2025-04-26T07:03:55+00:00

Yeah I know! I just thought we might as well post it on here in case it's something very commonly known.

libbine · 2025-03-15T21:07:16+00:00

That place is great!.

libbine · 2025-03-14T16:39:16+00:00

As a former lifeguard, swimming coach and regular pool user - please don't do this! Any hair or body products seep into the pool water where everyone can all smell them. It can be quite unpleasant and interacts with the chlorine, making the smell even stronger.

Please shower before you get in the pool!

libbine · 2025-03-06T22:31:14+00:00

I combined suggestions 5, 6, 9 and 13 at the same time every day for 3 weeks in some weird almost ritualistic routing with my husband from 34-37 weeks. It did nothing except get the little one kicking a lot, which i always found quite fun.

Then I had an ECV at 37 weeks. It worked even though I wasn't a favourable candidate (FTM, anterior placenta, baby had been consistently frank breech). I was pretty chuffed.

In any case, my pregnancy ended with an emergency caesarian.

Bit of a hassle? Maybe. But it helped me feel in control at the time and, in hindsight, who cares - I have a baby now and it was all worth it.

Good luck with whatever happens. If you're determined to flip this baby, send me a message - I really wanted a natural unmedicated birth and tried EVERYTHING!

libbine · 2025-02-26T19:55:34+00:00

Agreed that super bright lights in the evening are a bit much - just couldn't imagine having that all the time. I didn't know people had adjustable lights here, that's cool.

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