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I haven’t worn body spray in like 7 years. Mainly because fragrances give me an immediate migraine. Not sure why. But I definitely can’t wear perfume. I also know it’s toxic anyway. I want to smell girly. Idk I just want to feel more feminine and look/smell feminine. I heard of someone using...

I’ve been using Dr Bronner’s unscented baby castile bar soap but just realized recently it’s probably drying out my skin (my skins been dry but I’ve been blaming it on it just being winter)… I’m also an expecting mother and had it in my mind I’d use that for baby (I know they don’t need to be...

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Hello! This sub is really great and I appreciate all of the humanity here. I won’t have a mom or lots of family to give me advice or tips (like what to do with a 4 month old velcro baby?) … and I’m due in October. Could you give me: your hardest earned advice (beyond “everything will be ok”)...

I just want to know if I’m wrong for feeling creeped out and like this is inappropriate? I received an invitation from the school for a church hosting a fashion show for girls k-4. On the invite itself it says parents are to drop off at 5pm and can’t attend the show until 8:30pm. “Formal...

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Help. Me. Why. THANK YOU EVERYBODY SO MUCH. I didn’t expect so many responses. Thank you!! EDIT: F U if you downvoted. Im asking for help/advice and obviously my baby is very loved and Im very devoted to him. So suck my D! Edit to add: he cuts like 4-6 teeth at once… and is growing so tall...

He’s 13 months. When we moved in October he turned 6 months and that’s when things got bad. Bad enough I said fuck it and started safely bedsharing. And this was after all the tricks, tips etc. white noise, air purifier, dark room, between 68-72 degrees, bed time routine, etc. There have been...

Caveat, I might be overthinking this one: I want to get a mobile to entertain my 7 week old. We have a simple one I made with Pom-poms, which he loves, and he will watch it spin for 10 minutes at a time. I am hoping to get one with a motor that spins itself (and maybe plays music?) so I can...

Hi, so my almost 3 year old is getting too big for her crib. I have a bunk bed set up in her & her brother’s room already. The hesitation is when I’m home from work on weekends with them, I look forward to her nap. Mainly, because I need the nap (or at least a couple of hours to recover lol)...

Hey friends! I love this sub and have learned so much from you, I thought this might be a great place to gather insight and encouragement before the birth of our second child in August. I’ll be having my first ever c section this fall. My doctor is on board for what I’ve learned is referred to...

I was in my son’s room this evening asking him about something I can’t even remember now, and I looked over towards his phone and saw a bunch of “blue” messages in a row. I didn’t think anything of it at first and didn’t think to read the messages. After I thought about it, I asked him who he...

Himself is 4.5 years old and sleeps like a rock... until he doesn't. If he's been asleep three or four hours and wakes up, it takes forever for him to fall back asleep. Last night Himself went to sleep at 8, woke up at 11 because he was thirsty, then wasn't asleep until after one in the morning...

Should I 1) wipe my ass with it 2) wipe her ass with it 3) donate it to someone who needs a perfectly fine onesie with horrible karma 4) just keep sobbing and dry my tears with it?

My 2 year old recently potty trained. We’re still using cloth diapers at nap and bedtime since she’s no where near ready undies when sleeping. It’s working for now since she’s home with me 3 days a week and in daycare two. However, she doesn’t nap at daycare (too nosey) so once school starts...

Has anyone labored at the hospital with husband and toddler in room with you? I want actual experiences if possible. No judgement as we don’t have a village. Tips/advice/tricks all welcome 🙏

Last week, we only had school on Friday (Mardi Gras). Naturally my 5M got sick. Took him to the walk-in on Saturday--no flu, just a virus. Fever, barking cough, runny nose. He ran a low grade fever last night, so following the 24-hour rule, of course I kept him home. Kept home 6F, too, because...

The greatest advice I ever read about getting your child out of an uncomfortable situation is this: Set up a code where it's the parent's fault the child has to leave. My daughters are 9 and 10. When they are over a friend's house, and later on in life, when they are out with friends, if a...

I really got my husband some great thoughtful gifts this year. One gift was maybe something that he wouldn’t have gotten himself but I put a lot of money and personal thought in it. That didn’t stop my husband from ranting about “dreading holidays and birthdays.” He legit refused to give me a...

A friend sent me this article about a test done on Serenity Kids baby puffs, Happy Baby puffs, and a couple other things. There are positive results for lead, cadium, arsenic, and mercury. The "Clean Label Project Purity Award" does not mean what you think it means. The article is long but...