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A guide to poo
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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.
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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.
If you have chosen to 'combination feed' – this means feeding baby using both breastfeeding and bottle feeding (expressed or formula milk) – it needs to be introduced carefully so as to not disrupt the feeding routine, so make sure you read our guide.
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.
Breast milk is a wonderful thing! Did you know that it naturally adapts its level of protein to your little one's needs at every stage to not only keep your baby healthy, but also to reduce the risk of baby becoming overweight later? Find out more about how protein can help maintain a healthy baby weight.
Remember our Careline team is always on hand to help. You can talk to our expert mums about 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.
