Expert panel: Baby care

If you are formula feeding then it could be in relation to the iron in the formula. Otherwise, if you are breastfeeding then perhaps it’s due...

If there is yellow or green pus present, then she may need some antibiotic drops or ointment, speak with your GP about getting a prescription. Some...

I would think that a check with your CHN and/or GP would be useful. Some babies don’t learn to sit well until after they are crawling. ItR...

It’s great that you’re aware of his tendency to favour his right side. Have you had him seen by your CHN? What needs to be ruled out is...

It can be for some babies. This can continue until they are more mature and not sole breast or bottle feeding. As they become more “oral awar...

Yes, perhaps he could, espcecially if he had contact with this boy during the infectious stages. Check this link for specific information. http://w...

Have you had your little boy seen by a child health nurse or a lactation consultant, if he’s breastfeeding? Sometimes a speech therapist who ...

You may not need to buy any bottles if you’re going to breastfeed. Breastfed babies don’t need to have any bottles as long as they are ...

Newborn rashes are very common and mostly due to hormonal influence. There is generally no treatment other than washing the face with warm water an...

There is no scientific evidence to support the claims that amber beads have any effect whatsoever on teething babies. The beads need to be heated t...

This is not an uncommon story, retaining a night time cough after having a cold can happen for a few weeks after the child is otherwise well. Wheth...

Are you pregnant at the moment? I’m not sure from your email but I think this is what you’re asking – should you have the flu sho...

You don’t mention what volume of formula she’s having and without knowing more about her weight and other growth I’m sorry I can&...

You don’t mention the age of your baby, but teething generally happens from around the age of six months onwards. Babies often become very or...

There is no one right prescriptive answer for this. It really depends on the individual mother, her fitness level and the type and duration of exce...

Yes – getting this through, the questions don’t seem to be as frequent lately as they can be. Thanks for following up. Cheers Jane

Thanks for your email. Your attitude that this is a reasonably normal part of children’s behaviour and socialising is good, biting and minor ...

Most breastfeeding mothers can eat any food in moderation. Some babies react to particular foods in their mother’s diet and without experimen...

Try one of the larger “supermarket” style pharmacies near you and ask the staff if they stock them. If not, you can request they order ...

To the best of my knowledge there is no truth to this rumour, but I will forward your query onto one of the Huggies managers and aim to get an accu...

Although uncommon, it’s not impossible for individuals to have different coloured eyes. Genetics plays a role, with dominant and/or recessive...

Perhaps it’s because the formula is a little thicker, she’s feeding more quickly when she’s breastfeeding or your flow is a littl...

I’ve never heard of Pure nappies, perhaps they are available in other countries than Australia? But we have excellent quality nappies here, i...

It could well be. True labour signs are contractions which are regular and getting stronger and more intense. You could have been in labour at th...

You are very observant to notice your baby’s crawling style and to be asking about it. We used to think that any type of crawling was good, a...

It could be that the umbilical stump still retains a small amount of tissue. This is not uncommon but does mean you need to take him to your GP to...

This is not the usual pattern of teeth eruption, but it’s not a sign of needing to worry either. Every baby will erupt teeth in their own goo...

Without being able to see her and the rash I cannot say what it is. I think a check with your GP would be wise, just to have her medically assessed...

Well, it may be useful to really consider if you do need to give him a bottle at all. If he’s so attached to breastfeeding then he’s un...

Some babies and toddlers do seem to have overactive little sweat glands but in the absense of other concerning signs or symptoms, I would not think...