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choccyp1g · 12/02/2016 16:54

Mumsnet of course. But I would only give nurofen on the advice of a doctor.

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SmallBee · 12/02/2016 16:58

I usually canvass the opinions of my DM, MIL and,SIL who has a DS a year older than mine because I know they are all great parents and know their stuff.
In the first year I also relied on MN and a book by Jo Tantum as the advice made the most sense to me and fit best with how my DD was as a baby.

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BeeMyBaby · 12/02/2016 16:59

For medical advice I would stick to a doctor or hv, but for things like weaning, definitely mn as the info on here is great, but for more hands on advice it would of course be my mother (although not MIL Wink)

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forkhandles4candles · 12/02/2016 17:06

has to be Mumsnet - such a wealth of experience and support when needed and merciless mockery at other times. In addition, I check out NHS websites. for medical stuff, dyslexia and dyspraxia websites for other stuff. You know, you don't need to leave your house to get advice these days.

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Dolallytats · 12/02/2016 18:05

My mum or my sister. My mum because she raised 5 of us and did a pretty good job!! And, after 5 kids, there's not much she hasn't experienced.

My sister because she has 4 children. Although I was the first to have a child, there was then a 15 year gap between DC1 and 2 and then a further 5 years between 2 and 3. By the time I had DC2, everything had changed. My sister had her 4 by then so was much more up-to-date than I was.

She is now asking for my advice on the teenage years as my eldest is 22 and I have been through them and her eldest is 16.

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Theimpossiblegirl · 12/02/2016 18:12

Mumsnet
Friends
Health professional

It all depends on what I need advice on.

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mumsnit · 12/02/2016 18:28

Agree it depends on what advice is needed!

Mumsnet is great for honest advice and opinions on lots of parenting topics. The behaviour/development and the SN forums are especially fab for advice and knowledgeable support.

My mum is first port of call for any practical or emotional support.

I only really trust the NHS website or a doctor for health advice.

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thisismypassword · 12/02/2016 18:56

Usually my mom because I turned out OK (I think!)!

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StillNoFuckingEyeDeer · 12/02/2016 19:00

Usually my mum or Mumsnet. I occasionally ask friends, but often I prefer to ask questions anonymously.

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coffeeisnectar · 12/02/2016 19:52

Mumsnet is invaluable. There is nearly always a general consensus in the replies as to what action you need to take and there is often a nurse, doctor or other medical professional around who will offer advice.

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sharond101 · 12/02/2016 20:01

Mumsnet have served me well, much better than Health visitors. My own Mum too.

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Titsalinabumsquash · 12/02/2016 20:19

It has to be Mumsnet and the postnatal groups I'm in from Mumsnet, it always used to be my mum but age died without leaving me a manual on how I work these 4 small people I created!

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Pumble · 12/02/2016 21:21

Always my mum. She must be fed up with the number of times I phone her but I wouldn't be half the mum I am without her sage advice and wisdom. We don't always agree though!! Wink

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Hopezibah · 12/02/2016 21:39

When I had my youngest child I found myself stuck at home more so instead of visiting the health visitor or doctor for advice which i did for the older two, I found myself using the internet. Often the google searches would lead me to various blogs and so i really valued reading about other people's experiences on their blogs.

Obviously i knew that it wasn't medical advice so if i was really concerned then i would contact doctor but most the time it was a relief knowing other people experienced similar sorts of worries and dilemmas.

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M2676 · 12/02/2016 21:40

Mum or grand because they are more experience than i am plus they have a wealth of wisdom when it comes to kids! To prove it? All of us nine kids turned out alright i guessWink

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Hopezibah · 12/02/2016 21:40

i forgot to mention that there seems to have also been a mumsnet thread at some point in the past about every question or concern that I have as google would also point to mumsnet a lot to help me find some answers!

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duckbilled · 12/02/2016 22:02

I love Mumsnet for advice on the everyday niggles such as nappy contents or weaning advice! For medical advice I would seek out a doctor/nurse.

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voyager50 · 12/02/2016 23:35

My Dad always has the best advice - he was a hands-on father in the 70’s long before a lot of other men were. His advice is my favourite as it always makes sense. The best advice he gives me is to stop stressing about thinks so much and don’t worry as much as I do.

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pusinky · 13/02/2016 06:46

My mum because she's been through everything before.

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Chopsychops · 13/02/2016 06:51

I always use mumsnet in first instance because it's instant, I don't have to wait for an appointment with a doctor or hcp, and I've no family locally.

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TracyKNixon · 13/02/2016 06:53

My mum because she has raised 4 kids and so she has experience!

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israrbaig · 13/02/2016 07:01

I turn to my brother who has older kids as todays kids are very different to when my Mum and Dad grew me up with.

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imustbemadme · 13/02/2016 07:24

I turn to friends with kids the same age for advice about how to handle problems with my girls. Quite often though I struggle on, I do look on the internet sometimes but it's hard. My husband is a big help but he thinks differently about things to me so we clash sometimes about how to deal with them.

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glenka · 13/02/2016 07:37

My mum because she has been through everything when bringing me and my brother up.

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bobble5366 · 13/02/2016 07:38

It would really depend on the issue, I have a wonderful support network, some issues you have are really easy to make a decision on, but it is always a good thing to get a second opinion, which would make your decision easier to make, I would ask my close circle of friends, some who have 'been there..done that....' my health visitor is at the end of a phone, I have also been to my local pharmacist when my son got chicken pox. After all, being a mum does not come with a guide book, we all need advise xxx

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