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Hello [name],
Even though you won't necessarily notice changes day to day, you'll be amazed by 6 months at how much your little one has developed. The amount of change that's happening under the surface is incredible. Studies show that new born babies' brains are about a third the size of an adult's at birth, and that they rapidly grow to just over half the size of an adult's within three months. This is why it's so important that your little one gets the right nutrition to support their growth and development. |
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When to start weaning
It's not recommended to introduce solids until around 6 months, but all babies are different, so check with your health visitor or public health nurse. Signs to look for include:
• Good eye, hand and mouth co-ordination enabling them to pick up food on their own
• Showing an interest in what you’re eating and reaching out to grab it
• Staying in a sitting position and holding their head steady.
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| Having a baby with a healthy appetite is great, but it can sometimes feel like all your baby does is feed. That's okay, it's perfectly natural. However you can give yourself a bit of a break by expressing your breast milk. That way, dad, aunt or a willing best friend can take a turn at feeding your baby while you take a well-earned nap.
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| We’ve just launched our new mobile friendly website where you can find out all about why the 1st 1000 days of your baby’s life (from conception to 2 years old) is so important in setting your little ones nutritional foundation for life. |
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Real advice from real parents
If you have any questions or concerns about weaning you can talk to our brilliant team of expert mums on Careline, our live webchat line, or by phone, or by email. Remember we’re always on hand to help.
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For weekly updates on your baby’s growth and development you can sign up to the SMA® Baby Club. You'll also receive:
• A lovely welcome pack
• Round-the-clock support from our Careline Team
• Treats to celebrate your little one’s milestones. |
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| Important Notice: The best way to feed a baby is to breastfeed, as breast milk provides the ideal balanced diet and protection against illness for your baby and also many non-nutritional benefits for both baby and mother. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional when deciding on your choice of feeding your baby. Professional guidance should also be sought on the preparation for and maintenance of breastfeeding. If you do choose to breastfeed, it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Infant formula is intended to replace breast milk when mothers choose not to breastfeed or if for some reason they are unable to do so. A decision not to breastfeed, or to introduce partial bottle-feeding, will reduce the supply of breast milk. If for any reason you choose not to breastfeed, do remember that such a decision can be difficult to reverse. Using infant formula also has social and financial implications which must be considered. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label, in order to avoid risks to a baby’s health. |
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