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Hi folks! I want to stop nursing/pumping and transition my 5.5month old (who was born at 35wks but totally healthy) to formula. But we’re also starting daycare next week during the peak of Viral Infection Bonanza 2022. Do you know of any evidence that my son will be better able to withstand...

Hello all. I couldn't find any information on the web regarding the expected ages to start pronouncing different vowels. Our 14 months old is ok-ish when it comes to speech development - she makes up her own words and says some syllables standing for real words. However, she only ever uses 2...

I’m going back to work soon after being home with my LO who is almost 17 months. I’m going to be starting a new job and am lucky that it’s very flexible, part time and super close to home. I’m really nervous about my son being in daycare as he’s very attached to me and pretty slow to warm up...

Hiya everyone! I have a 9-month old daughter who eats very little solids throughout the day ( like half a small bowl of porridge and half slice bread in the whole day). We have tried giving her finger foods, introducing variety (fruits, veggies, cereals, dals etc). But nothing has helped. Now a...

Greetings, good people. Cutting right to the point: child under 3 vaccinated for COVID (Moderna) in my home state (not Florida), but will be in FL when he needs his second dose (3-6 weeks after first does). Health Department says it's probably not possible as there are 'issues' in FL; FL...

Context: First time parents, so teach us the way. Breastfed 90% of the time, bottle-fed with breast milk otherwise. At six weeks old and a pretty average size, he is pulling 100mL (plus) in breast milk in a 20-30 min feeding Usually wants about 120mL from a bottle when bottle-fed for the past...

It's good that the FDA has approved boosters for 5-11yos since some (eg immune compromised) may need them, but that doesn't mean they should be recommended (or mandated) for all in this age group. First, I love vaccines. They are one of the biggest medical & public health advances ever, right...

Hello y'all,n thank you for this community! I wish to now if there is a scientifically proven age when being put to sleep by someone else than the parents is good for developement - or even appropriate. For context: My and my partner have a 14 month old girl. I am staying at home right now...