Colour, texture, smell - what you need to know!   |   View in browser Newborn week 9   Hello [*data('91.salutation')|html*], Week 9 is here and we hope you're loving this amazing journey. Here we take a look inside your baby's nappy to see what's really going on and give you some advice about the most common baby allergies.       Week 9 News What makes a normal poo? Don't worry - the frequency and appearance of poo can vary from baby to baby, from week to week and depending how they are feeding. If the texture or smell changes dramatically, or if you see blood, contact your GP or health visitor.   More advice here       The Expert View Mums who want to share special feeding time with daddy or who need a break can opt for ‘combination feeding'. This means feeding baby using both breastfeeding and bottle feeding (expressed or formula milk). It needs to be introduced carefully so as not to disrupt the feeding routine, so make sure you read our guide.   Read guide       Need to know If your baby has recurrent and prolonged bouts of crying, fussing or irritability, and there is no obvious cause, they might have colic. It can be distressing for mum and baby when your little one won't stop crying, but this stage won't last forever. In fact, most babies grow out of it by six months. In the meantime, try holding your little one upright during feeding, as this will limit the amount of air they swallow.   Colic advice           Tip: Check your baby for allergies Our A-Z of baby allergies covers all the major reactions that your baby may be susceptible to.   Check now       Tip: Protein power Breast milk is a wonderful thing! Its naturally modulating protein levels not only keep baby healthy, but did you also know that they can reduce the risk of baby becoming overweight later? Find out more about how protein can help maintain a healthy baby weight.   More on protein

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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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