Here's your week 18 newsletter. In this week's edition we start to think about trips further afield with the little one, and find out how that might affect what you see in their nappy...
You and your baby
Week 18 News
As your confidence grows, you may be feeling brave enough now to consider a holiday break. You've earned it! Travelling with a baby is more of a challenge than travelling without, of course, but quite possible with good preparation. You also get special treatment at airports!
Your baby is just like you - a change in weather and environment can affect their stools. When travelling, disruptions to baby's poo could occur in frequency or consistency, but don't panic. If you have any concerns at all, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
Babies are vulnerable to several food allergies, but the good news is that their best defence is your own milk. If you're not breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare professional who will be able to advise you on suitable alternatives and the right nutrition to help reduce baby's risk of developing allergies.
Your little one is endlessly curious - and toys can surprise and delight them in equal measure. Try not to overdo it though, little minds get easily frustrated and you don't want to over faze them with toys that are too complicated.
Tip:
Crying
If your little one isn't crying because of hunger or tiredness, try taking them for a walk to soothe them. It sounds obvious, but it's not just good for baby - the fresh air will help mum too!
Remember our Careline team is always on hand to help. You can talk to our expert mums about baby allergies 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.
