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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. 🙄🙄

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...