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Only one tooth erupted

My Lo has got just one bottom tooth. I heard many saying it comes in pair. Is it something to be worried about? Is this normal?

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Best things for teething?😩

Currently cutting our first tooth and my little boy is so unhappy. We have used parsons powder and bonjela gel so far. Teething rings, matchstick monkey etc

C
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Potty training

Tips for potty training? Did people just stay in for a week? Or carry on like any normal week and just lots of stop for potty?

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Holding in pee

My little boy has been out of nappies for about 3 months but recently he has been holding in his pee for as long as he can? Anyone else experienced this? We’ve had a couple accidents as he hasn’t made it too the toilet in time due to holding it for so long

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Potty training

My son doesn’t wear diapers anymore and does well with peeing in the potty but still keeps popping in his pants. What worked for getting your little ones to poop in the potty? 😅

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Brushing teeth is impossible

My son will not let me brush his teeth. He puts his tongue against his lip and i physically can not get the toothbrush around it for longer than a second before he does it again. I’ve been brushing since he was 7 months old & hes now 13 months and not getting any easier. What the hell can I do? Im worried they’re no...

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Is this a good potty shot?

Boy or girl? X pic in comments

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Pampers

Always having poo explosions despite having the pocket at the back for them my little girl still leaks only up the back though the legs are fine it always go’s up her back unless I catch it in time feel like I’ve tried every nappy now 😩🥲

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Hi

This is a random question but like I’m pregnant and I need my wisdom teeth out like has like this happened and anyone that they had to get them out when they’re pregnant how does that work

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Can’t get toddler to poo on potty/toilet!

Looking for tips. My son is 2.5 and we have been no nappies during day for about a month. Wees are fine he will either go himself or you just remind him. But we have never got a poo on the potty/toilet. We have tried treats, star charts, sitting with him, leaving him etc nothing seems to work. He has no schedule so ...

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Chewing

Please help me I don’t know what to do anymore my 4 year old son chews on everything he chewed the stuff off of this cord thankfully it wasn’t plugged in but idk what to do he chews cups blankets shirts anything he can put in his mouth he will chew on and yes I’ve given him teethers to chew on

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Teeth!

My 8 month old daughter has her bottom 2 teeth and her top 2 have just broken through this week. Today I’ve noticed she now has a third just broken through on the bottom….is this a bit early? Not concerned as such just curious!

E
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Best bed time pull ups?

My daughter is doing great with potty training and we want to switch to pull ups at night now but find that they do not seem to be as absorbant and the overall coverage isn't as good. (Currently using Aldi mamia pull ups). Does anyone have any suggestions for any good ones for bed time that won't break the bank? O...

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Potty training

Does anyone have any tips for potty training a 2 yesr old boy? I've tried everything but he'll sit on the potty for 2 seconds before getting up and having a little melt down?

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Potty training

Hey! So I started potty training my son 6 days ago. He’s doing so well but he’s not had a poo for 3 days now and I’m getting a little bit worried. He’s previously had 2 poo’s on the potty so he has done it before but he just says no and gets a little bit upset now when I ask if he needs to go. Is there anything I ...

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Teething trenches

We’re deep into teething trenches, no sign of tooth but gum is major swollen and it looks like surely it’ll pop up soon. The last two nights, he’s refused his bottle before bed, screaming inconsolably and we ended up given Nurofen before bed the last two nights and it’s really helped him. We didn’t give any last nig...

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