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Hoarse voice and red throat in a 5-month-old infant.

Has anyone experienced this? My 5-month-old girl lost her voice. She cried a lot outside yesterday because she was too hot and sweating in her warm hat. I returned home, changed her, and we went out for a walk. She slept in the stroller for about an hour, but when she woke up, her voice was hoarse. We have a pediatrician appointment on Tuesday, but our regular doctor isn't available, so we'll see someone else.

planting infants

Hello! My baby is 1 month old and doesn't understand what is expected during potty training. I've tried different positions, both nursing in a semi-reclined position and with knees elevated, but he doesn't go to the bathroom. He only pees in the diaper. Will the baby understand what is wanted from him over time?

Often ignores requests.

My daughter is 1 year and 3 months old. She often ignores requests and sometimes even her name. I know she understands and hears, but she pretends not to respond. Do many kids do this? A friend of mine has a son around the same age, and as soon as you say something, he's already running to do it, practically looking into your mouth. My daughter, on the other hand, is quite independent. What is this about? Is it her personality?

What to wear for a spring walk

Moms, please share your experiences about what to wear for outings with a 7-month-old when the temperature is between +5 and +15 degrees. My baby is currently 6 months old, and we use a carrycot with a warm cocoon, dressing him in a cotton jumpsuit and fleece. In March, I plan to switch to a stroller. Should I buy a transitional jumpsuit or a cocoon for it? Or maybe both? What did you dress your baby in during spring while they weren’t walking yet?

Legs feel tense.

The girls are 6.5 months old and have started going without diapers for about two weeks now when they scratch themselves. The pediatrician said that all kids do this. They often tense their legs while lying on their stomach and seem to strain, but they also let me bend their legs and do exercises like cycling. I'm very concerned about this; has anyone experienced something similar?

Vitamin D and the whims of a child.

They started giving vitamin D, and now it's impossible to get them to nap during the day, plus they are constantly fussy. Could this be related, and what should we do in this case?

Temperature 38.3.

Hello, could you please advise me on what to do? My child has had a temperature of 38.3°C for 2 hours, so I gave them 3 milliliters of Nurofen for their weight of 11 kilograms, as the doctor said that 5 milliliters would be too much. The temperature went down to 38°C. After 3 hours, I gave them 5 milliliters of paracetamol. After another 2 hours, the temperature was the same. What should I do?

Is it a tremor?!

We visited a neurologist, and they supposedly found a tremor 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️. Our baby will be 4 months old in a week, laughing like a little goat and bleating, and the neurologist linked this to the tremor, even though she didn't see it, just heard it from across the table 😕. The jaw isn't shaking at all, just the sound. We will definitely visit another neurologist, but maybe someone has experienced something similar.

Relactation or resuming breastfeeding.

I'll share our story; perhaps this topic is relevant to someone. When my baby was 6 months old, I decided to stop breastfeeding on my own accord, thinking I had enough milk. However, two months later, I regretted my decision and felt a desire to continue breastfeeding. By that time, my milk had "disappeared," my breasts were deflated, and my nipples had shrunk. But I read about relactation and learned that it is possible to regain milk.

Nervous/fidgety three-month-old baby.

Good day, moms 🌸 I have twins, DiDi. I gave birth at 37 weeks via C-section due to developing pregnancy allergies/itching. Two boys, weighing 2600g and 2900g. Both have been on formula since they were 2.5 months old. Since they turned 3 months (which is now), I've noticed that one of the boys seems to be more nervous. The first boy is calmer; he cries, coos, and is already trying to...

Temperature at one and a half months.

Girls, help. We are a month and a half old. Today I measured the temperature at 37.1. I read everywhere that this is normal at this age. I can only see the doctor tomorrow. Has anyone experienced this, what did you do?

Does not sit at 7 months.

Hello everyone! My daughter is 7 months old. At 4.5 months, she sat on her heels (like a frog), and by 5 months, she was crawling well and started pulling herself up to stand just a couple of days later. However, she refuses to sit properly with her legs forward. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Whenever she gets the chance, she stands up, walks while holding onto things, or sits like a frog, and that's it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Why is that? I know it’s normal when...

Vision 1 year

We had an eye exam when they were 1 year old. The eye doctor looked through a magnifying glass and said that our vision was +1 and that it would eventually go down to the norm of -2. Has anyone experienced something similar? How is it with your kids now?

Tooth.

Isn't that a tooth? Photo in the comments.

Ailments

Good evening. Could you please let me know who has treated stomatitis in a newborn? And what did you use for treatment? Can stomatitis cause the child to sleep and eat poorly?

Weaning from breastfeeding. It's been going on for the second month.

Girls! Does anyone have a weaning process that lasts more than two months? Will it come to an end or not? For those currently facing this, how are you feeding your little ones? Have you tried to find out why this is happening? (No nipples or bottles, the frenum is normal, no stomatitis) I'm out of strength already 😭

Is swimming really beneficial?

We're considering enrolling our child in swimming lessons at 9 months old. Our friends' opinions vary. What do you think about this? Is it worth it?

ARVI

Girls, the baby is a year old. He has had a fever and a runny nose since Friday... last night, it got really bad. The mucus is flowing like a stream, and he sneezes so often I can't even count it; his eyes are watery. He can't sleep well day or night. I air out the room and keep the humidifier on all the time. We wash his nose, and I use decongestant drops at night, but it doesn't last until morning.

Vaccination

If we refuse the vaccination now, can we get it done before kindergarten? We don't want to vaccinate until our child starts speaking.

Complementary feeding

Girls, which brands of mashed potatoes do you give to the little ones?

The child hit their gum.

Hello. My child recently started standing with support. Today, they were standing by the bed and fell— I didn't get to catch them 😭. There was a bit of blood from the gums. Just a little, and the gum looks bluish. The front tooth was about to come in. It’s possible they hurt the upper gum with a lower tooth. I'm really worried. Has anyone experienced this? Will it have any effect?

Baby acne or allergy?

Girls, help me out; I'm leaning towards thinking this is acne, but everyone around me insists it's because I'm eating "all kinds of junk," implying that I'm not just sticking to buckwheat and chicken. 🙄🙄

The pronoun "I".

It's normal for a child at 2.7 years old to use both first and third person when referring to themselves. Many children go through a phase where they alternate between using their name and "I."

Constipation on ventilator support, taking Espumisan.

We are 2 months old and have been taking Espumisan for a couple of weeks due to strong gas. Around the same time, constipation started. We are using a gas relief tube and suppository for help. Initially, a very hard mass comes out, followed by a normal stool. Can baby Espumisan cause constipation? How can we normalize bowel movements?

What works better than Nurofen?

My daughter has a fever and clear, runny nose. This morning, her temperature was 37.5°C, and she was very fussy; I had to give her Nurofen suspension around 11 before her nap. She woke up at 1 PM with a temperature of 37°C. About an hour and a half ago, I gave her more Nurofen, but her temperature was closer to 38°C, and she's still warm, as if the Nurofen hasn’t helped at all.

Problems with stool at 4 months.

We have been dealing with a stool problem for a month; my child doesn't poop on their own and only does when I give a enema. I provide plenty of water to keep the stool soft. We have a milk protein allergy, which I only found out recently, and last week I stopped consuming dairy products. The first time it was very thick, the second time watery, and the third time again.

Are audio stories harmful?

Daughter is 1.8 years old. She gets absorbed in audiobooks for little ones, just like cartoons. She can listen for a long time, sitting quietly. Is this harmful? Should it be encouraged or limited?

Diarrhea in a newborn on breastfeeding at 6 days of life.

Hello. My son is breastfed. Two days after birth, his stool was not quite mushy but also not completely liquid, just yellow. Today he had diarrhea, starting with yellow stools and then turning green. It was very watery and green. I eat everything because with my daughter I followed a diet based on the doctor's advice, avoiding milk, meat, meat broth soups, and sweets. In the end

Biogaya colics

Girls 🌸, has anyone given the babies Biogaya? What do you think?

9 months without responding to their name.

My baby is 9 months old and he doesn't respond to his name at all, which worries me a lot. The neurologist says it's normal until 11 months. Please share when your kids started to respond?

Baby👶

I'm sorry, I'm having trouble bathing my baby. We're just 3 days old, and whenever they wake up, there's a terrible tantrum. I can't clean them properly or change their diaper. Maybe I'm missing something. This is causing gas buildup, and I don't know what to do. Please help.

Psychologist at 3.7 years old.

Is it really possible? Thank you, my anxiety. My child is now the same way. He's 3.7 years old. It all started around the age of 2 when he once felt pain while using the toilet. Since then, we've had a psychological blockage. He is scared and holds it in. He asks, "Mom, did I go to the bathroom today?" The situation culminated in stomach pains and occasional vomiting (once).

Not ossified TBS cores at 11 months.

Girl, we're not sitting yet. In 2 days, she'll be 11 months old. We're crawling, pulling up to stand, but still not sitting. Following the pediatrician's recommendation, we repeated the hip joint ultrasound - it showed immaturity, with the cores corresponding to only 5-6 months. Everything was normal at 1 month. We went to the orthopedic specialist, who didn't see anything alarming, just suggested massage, gymnastics, calcium, and vitamin D.

Tone?

Hello. My son is two months old, and I immediately noticed some "tension." He can't relax his arms and seems very tense overall. During the medical check-up at one month, neither the pediatrician nor the neurologist mentioned anything about it (according to their logic: if they didn't say anything, everything is fine), and I trusted their judgment. However, all the signs of muscle tone are evident: he arches his head and tips over from a position.

Infant tests

Hello everyone! Can you advise me where it’s better to have a newborn's OAK check-up done, at a public clinic or a private lab? And when is the best time to do it, at 2 or 3 months?

Is form 026 needed for kindergarten now? We're going in September.

Hello. I received an admission notice for preschool. I haven't started preparing Form 026 (medical booklet) for my child yet. Do I need to do this urgently, or is it not necessary to submit it in the first month after receiving the notification for enrollment on September 1, 2025? I actually planned to take care of this document in the spring. Thank you.

Leap of development in 5 weeks.

Hi girls, everyone! Yesterday we hit the 5-week mark. The baby has been very fussy for the past two days, sleeps little, cries for no reason, and really screams. Sometimes eats a lot, other times just a little. Does this sound like a growth spurt? For those who have experienced this, how did your babies behave and when did it pass?

Is a temperature of 38.3 possible with dental issues?

Moms, please share your experiences. Many sources say that a temperature above 37.3°C isn't related to teething... Did your kids have a similar rise in temperature while teething? Symptoms include rubbing their faces a lot, pulling at their ears, being fussy and restless, refusing to eat, and having loose stools by the evening. One upper lateral incisor has already come through.

Doesn't gain weight.

Tomorrow we have an appointment with the neonatologist. I weighed the little one. She was born at 3250g and was discharged at 2980g. Today she is 17 days old, weighing exactly 3 kg including clothes and diaper. 😩 She is on breast milk. Are they going to recommend supplemental formula? There is milk, but she sleeps for only an hour or 2-3. Does that mean she's not getting enough? The milk seems to be uniform in color when expressed. I'm scared to feed her from a bottle; I've done it a couple of times and...

Autism, race

Girls, could you please advise if a child has a weakness but fulfills requests, is emotional and engaging, yet sometimes doesn't respond to their name—is this a red flag? Should I be concerned?

I didn't expect to have so many questions about breastfeeding.

Girls, take a look at this: I have a 1-month-old baby who is breastfeeding on demand. The weight seems to be fine (we haven't weighed him yet, but I can tell by looking and feeling that he's gaining well—just look at those cheeks!). He asks for the breast, I give it to him, he actively sucks for about 3-5 minutes, and then falls asleep. However, while he's asleep, he tends to suckle on the breast intermittently. The problem is that during these sleepy moments, I'm not able to...

Baby food... Please advise.

Good evening, girls!🌹 I'm starting to introduce solid foods to my son, and I constantly feel like I'm doing something wrong. He will be 7 months old in a week. We're on breastfeeding. I initially started with vegetables, giving him half a spoon of zucchini, then one to three spoons, and then however much he wanted—I've been introducing everything this way. Now I'm introducing fruits, following the same approach, one fruit a day. Then I was advised to introduce porridge in a similar manner.

Gamer Moms and Dads

The question is directed only at those moms and dads who play on PC/consoles. Please bypass the criticism if you don't understand this hobby. Here's the situation: my spouse and I only play when the child is asleep because he reacted very strongly when he saw the joysticks, the PC turned on, and so on. It even led to tears, and he refused to eat.

Epi-activity

Hello. My son has epileptic episodes due to developmental delays and speech delays. We are taking Depakine Chronosphere and Memantine. He has very little understanding, doesn't follow requests, cannot take care of himself, and doesn't eat on his own; I feed him with a spoon. I understand that nootropics could help, but the neurologist advises against them due to the epilepsy, saying we need to engage him and then his brain should awaken. We are working on it.

Is the Chamedorea poisonous or not?

Hi girls! Does anyone know if the flowers of the Chamaedorea are toxic? I found information that the leaves are not harmful to humans, but I can't find anything about these yellow beads...

Benefits from 0-3 and so on.

I'm interested in the following question: If my husband has an official income of 65k, and I receive benefits from maternity capital of 16k monthly and 13k for child care, is there a chance to apply for a joint benefit or not? I don’t know how to calculate all this 🤷‍♀️ My son is one year old, and I was denied before. A friend suggested to apply in a year, saying that they didn't even count maternity leave payments in the income before.

Cancellation of Hilak Forte, everything has returned.

We have a problem. Since the age of two weeks, the baby has been having issues with bowel movements. We started giving Khilak Forte, BioGaia, and Espumisan. Everything remained the same until we introduced sour milk Nan. Then the stool became regular, more like porridge, without constipation or crying. However, the pediatrician initially recommended giving Khilak twice daily.

The infant has a staphylococcus infection and elevated leukocytes.

Hello girls, good afternoon! I would appreciate any advice from those who might have faced this situation. My baby is 7.5 months old, and we are still exclusively breastfeeding. We've tried introducing complementary foods, cereals, and purees, but they all resulted in severe colic, gas, and crying. We did some tests, and the coprogram showed elevated leukocytes and mucus, while the dysbiosis test indicated the presence of golden staphylococcus. There are also concerns about potential allergies to cow's milk.

Mommy, help me, what is this?

Yesterday, I noticed this rash; could you please tell me what it might be?

Hairstyle for a girl

Hello moms! For those with little girls, can you please suggest what else can be done with their hair besides hairstyles? My daughter is 1.6 years old, and I've been struggling for a long time. She pulls out hair ties and clips, I've tried wetting her hair and slicking it back, just combing it – everything lasts only for 5 seconds. The biggest challenge is that her hair is curly on the sides and at the back, which doesn't help either.

Sleep and Weather

Girls, how do your children sleep when the weather is bad outside? It's been raining all day here, the sky is completely overcast, and it's just 1 degree above freezing. The weather feels quite oppressive. Both my son and I have been sleepy all day, and he has been sleeping more than usual today. So, my question is, should I wake him up so he doesn't sleep too long? He's already gotten most of his daytime sleep during his second nap.

Eats little.

Girls, has anyone experienced that their 3.5-month-old daughter has started eating poorly? She only feeds for about 3 minutes in an hour and that's it for the whole day. What should I do? Should I introduce formula? She is used to breastfeeding and doesn't accept a bottle at all.

Afternoon nap for a 2-year-old

Share your tips on how you manage to get your little one to nap? Oh my, I am so exhausted with this sleeping routine. Since day one, it has been incredibly challenging to get them to sleep, and now I'm at my wits' end. They refuse to sleep, wandering around, and I've tried everything—yelling, coaxing, being calm, you name it, nothing seems to work. As soon as it's naptime, they suddenly need to pee, poop, or want a snack.

Moms of kids who developed the pointing gesture later, please share your experiences.

Hello everyone! Please share your experiences if your little ones developed the pointing gesture after 1.5 years. My child turns 1.6 on April 3rd, and he still hasn’t developed the pointing gesture. I'm really worried. He responds to his name, even when called from another room, and he comes running. He makes eye contact and loves to hug. He can bring a few things from his room when asked.

How to suggest to a child to use the potty before going for a walk.

Hello. My child is 2.8 years old. I had to change the potty two weeks ago due to unsuccessful toilet training. I've been trying for 10 months now. His speech is good. We visited a neurologist who prescribed Cortexin, Tenoten, and Gliatilin. Only Cortexin worked for him, but it didn't have any effect. The other medications increase his hyperactivity. An osteopath helped us before, but my child cries after the injections.

Bathing in the bathtub.

Hello everyone) We are almost 3 months old. We can hold our heads, but not completely yet. Is it safe to swim in the bath with an inflatable neck ring?

What is the best laundry detergent gel for baby clothes?

Of course, it's preferable to have one suitable for atopic dermatitis and allergies. 💐

Fermented milk formula

Girls, what temperature do we maintain when preparing sour milk formula? The can says 37 degrees, is it okay to give the formula at 40 degrees?

Grabbing onto things.

Experienced moms, could you please advise? 🙏 My baby is 3 months old, grabs onto things and pulls constantly. Is this normal? Also, drooling a lot, but isn’t it too early for teeth?

Vaccinations for the younger one and illnesses of the elder.

Good day! How do you handle the situation when the older child is frequently sick, and the younger one needs vaccinations? It's not possible to do it while they're unwell and for a week or two afterward (especially if the older one has also been sick). And then, two weeks later, the older sibling catches a new virus...

Phone for a first grader. 📱

Requirements: - moderately "cool," but without unnecessary features (even though phones are banned during class, everyone pulls them out after lessons, so don’t stand out like a sore thumb), - compact size, - not a flip phone, - smartwatches aren’t suitable. I haven't thought of more requirements yet. 😊 Please share what phones your friends have.

Nestajen AD

Hello everyone. My daughter is 5 months old. She was eating NAN Comfort. She hasn’t had a bowel movement on her own for three months. We switched to Nestlé, and at first, everything was great. She was having regular bowel movements and eating well. But for the last two days, her cheeks, elbows, and knees have become red and are dry. I suspect it might be an allergy to the formula. I'm unsure what to switch to, given her previous diet of NAN Comfort.

Thrush/How to treat it?

Hello. We are 5 months old. Our entire body has developed a rash (except for the legs and arms, which are clean). A pediatrician examined us and recommended salicylic alcohol. To dab the redness twice a day. He said it works very well and is safe for young children. Could someone share their experience with this medication? Did it help or not?

Walks as punishment

My son is 2 years old and very active—I'd say hyperactive. Every trip to the playground is stressful for me because no matter how many toys we take with us, he always wants to grab the others' toys. Usually, the toys in the sandbox are shared, but sometimes he boldly approaches and tries to take them, especially when the other child is younger.

Is the child unable to fall asleep?

We're almost 2 months old, and the evening bedtime scene is usually quite similar. Either we're flailing our arms and legs while fussing and crying on it, or the same but without the crying. Sometimes I see we're fidgeting and grunting, yawning with our eyes closing but not actually falling asleep. It's not colic or gas. I end up shushing for a long time, holding our hands and feet, then rocking in the rocking chair.

Scabies?

I brought scabies home from the hospital 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm getting treated, and it seems like no one else at home is itching except for me. But I'm worried about the baby since we have the closest contact. She has developed a rash on her neck and chest, just a little, but I'm concerned. Does anyone know? Does it look like scabies? Photos in the comments.

Tired.

Hello! My child is 2.5 years old and I'm 30. I just need to vent. Motherhood has been really hard for me. Before pregnancy, I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I didn't expect it to be like this. Since birth, my baby has been very fussy and attached to me. There hasn't been much positive awake time; either he clings to me or he's screaming. In other instances...

Dysplasia or not?

My son is 7.5 months old. A week ago, we started a massage course (for overall strengthening). During the first session, the masseuse told us that our son has hip dysplasia because the folds on his legs are asymmetrical. Today, we did an X-ray: the angle on the right is 54.2, and on the left is 54.9, which is within the normal range. When we arrived for the next massage, she said that her diagnosis...