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Helping your baby with minor tummy troubles
By now you and your baby are probably getting to grips with feeding. But like most mums, you may still have the odd question or issue over things like wind, crying, colic, spitting up and fussing.
As a parent it can sometimes be hard to know what to do. So we’ve put together a few ideas you can try to help your baby feel more comfortable.
Because of the way a baby’s digestive system works, wind is quite normal.
If you’re breastfeeding, you may notice a link between what you eat and how it affects your baby. Some breastfeeding mums find their baby can be unsettled, irritable or even constipated if they drink lots of coffee, strong tea or cola, or when they eat vegetables such as cabbage, sprouts or onions.
If your baby is very windy, it can help to check you’ve got a good winding technique. Try reading our handy helpsheet on winding. |
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Does your baby cry a lot?
While it’s normal for all babies to cry, some can cry more than others. The good news is that most babies start to cry less when they’re about eight weeks old. It can be hard knowing why your baby is crying sometimes. You can find some useful tips in our crying helpsheet.
Babies cry a lot when they have colic. Colic is defined as a baby crying for more than three hours each day, for three or more days over three consecutive weeks. It is one of the most common feeding-related problems in young babies, and can affect both breast and bottle-fed babies – and can be quite distressing for parents trying to comfort their baby.
If you think your baby may have colic, talk to your healthcare professional about the different techniques and remedies you can try. You can also find some helpful suggestions in our helpsheet |
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| Important Notice: Breast milk is best for babies and breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible. Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breastfeeding. Introducing partial bottle-feeding may have a negative effect on breastfeeding and reversing a decision not to breastfeed is difficult. You should always seek the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist on the need for and proper method of use of infant milks and on all matters of infant feeding. Social and financial implications should be considered when selecting a method of infant feeding. Infant milk should always be prepared and used as directed. Inappropriate foods or feeding methods, or improper use of infant formula, may present a health hazard. |
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