Your little one is growing at quite a rate now and the changes seem to be happening hourly! Don't forget that our dedicated Careline team are here to offer support whenever you need it, at whatever stage you're at.
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All mums can seek help from their health visitor or GP if they are concerned about anything. But if you need quick answers, try our Careline Live Chat service. It's staffed by real mums who are more than happy to help. Full contact details are at the end of every SMA® Baby Club email.
Are you worried about breastfeeding when you're out and about? You don't need to be, but if you feel self-conscious, wide scarves or shawls are a good way of providing instant cover if you want it.
If baby passes unformed watery poo more than 3 times in a day, it may be diarrhoea. Unlike with an adult, you shouldn't give baby any medicine. Instead, make sure they drink enough water and cancel any playdates – your baby should stay at home until at least 48 hours after their last episode. If you are concerned at all or think your baby is losing weight, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
Breast milk can be kept frozen for up to 6 months – as long as the freezer is -18° or lower. Freeze as soon as possible after expressing and remember to write the date on each container. Thawed breast milk will then keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours – just don't refreeze it again after!
Baby chuckling isn't just cute, it's a developmental milestone! If your little one needs help finding the funny side, try blowing a big raspberry in the middle of their tummy.
Get some expert help
Remember our Careline team is always on hand to help. You can talk to our expert mums about breastfeeding in public or anything else that's on your mind. Get in touch 24/7 using our live chat, by phone or by email.
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.
