When a baby cries for a long time without any obvious cause parents are often told their infant has colic. This is a “catchall” description for when a baby cries incessantly for around three hours a day and cannot be comforted. The crying generally happens in the afternoon or evenings. It often … [Read more...] about I think my baby’s got colic
Reflux
I Think My Baby’s Got Reflux
In the early weeks, it is normal for a baby to “spit-up” and around half of all newborns do, at least once a day. As a baby’s digestive system matures, this usually decreases and for most mothers it is just a short-term inconvenience. 1 However, in some babies the valve between the stomach and … [Read more...] about I Think My Baby’s Got Reflux
Breastfeeding and Food Allergies
Contents Are you worried that your baby: It’s often suggested that breastfeeding mothers change their diet, to see if it helps their baby. In this article we aim to give you the information you need to decide whether your baby is likely to be reacting to a food, or foods, you (or they) are … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Food Allergies
Oversupply
While it’s good to have plenty of milk, some mothers produce more milk than their babies need. This is usually called oversupply. Some babies cope very well with a generous milk supply; however, others will be unhappy and uncomfortable even though they are gaining weight and appearing to thrive. … [Read more...] about Oversupply
The Unhappy Breastfed baby
“The newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three.” ~ Dr Grantly Dick-Read from Birthing Without Fear This simple recipe for keeping a baby happy works for the … [Read more...] about The Unhappy Breastfed baby