Expert panel: Baby care

Hi, Thanks for your question regarding your baby boy, it sounds like there has been a lot of changes taking place lately. If you haven`t already, ...

Hi, Unfortunately it is common to notice periods like you have described. There can be many reasons for this – it may be that she needs her ...

Hi Jenn, That is not necessarily an easy question to answer – how to tell when he is better, especially when his medication is keeping the r...

Hi, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, it is not one that has an easy answer, because all children are different. It is like everything w...

Hi, It can be really difficult to know what to do when it comes to reflux. Every child is different, and there is no one treatment or strategy tha...

Hi, Thanks for your interesting question. It is common for reflux symptoms to change as babies/children get older so it is possible that this is ...

Hi, Reflux can present in a lot of different ways, but if you ever have any concerns or questions, it is important that you talk to your doctor. T...

Hi A, Thank you for your question. It’s interesting that your daughter doesn’t usually throw up the solids, but she does the milk. Per...

Hi Karls, It can be hard to know when to expect any improvement from medication, although having said that, it is often around a couple of weeks. ...

Hi Paul, Thanks for your question… trying to figure out a baby and their wind can be a curious pastime! You`ll find that there could be a my...

Hi Kelly, Thanks for your question about your little 4 month old, I`m sure with all of these changes going on, it`s hard to see what is working an...

Hi Em, You have asked that million dollar question – it is so hard trying to work out what on earth is going on with our little ones, and wh...

Hi, That is a difficult question. It can be really tough to know whether it is the reflux that is causing problems or whether it is behavioural &n...

Hi Shanti (what a beautiful name), Thank you for contacting our organisation. I wouldn’t think that 60ml was enough for your baby, especiall...

Hi, Thank you for your question. It is possible that your daughter’s reflux has decided to not be so silent (reflux symptoms can change ove...

Hi, Thank you for your question. It sounds like you have done the most important thing, and that is to take your daughter to the doctors for a dia...

Hi Brenda, I`m sorry that your little man is struggling to feed. Is your doctor aware of the difficulties you are having? If not, then I would adv...

Hi Mardi, That is a very good question, and the bottom line is that you may not be able to tell the difference between reflux or food allergy/into...

Hi Krystal, It sounds like you are on the right track, and it is good that the medication seems to be helping so much. There could be a few differ...

Hi, Thanks to your question to Glenda about your baby and your concerns about his screaming. Certainly you have taken the right step by asking mor...

Hi There, thanks for your question to Glenda. It`s great to know that you are trusting your motherly instincts and starting to search for reasons ...

Hi Emma, Glenda is away on holidays at the moment, however I am happy to assist with your questions about your little boy. It sounds like the pas...

Hi, Thank you for your question – it is one that parents commonly ask, but unfortunately not one that can easily be answered. Many babies do...

Hi, I`m sorry that things are so difficult for you all and your baby is so uncomfortable. I`m sorry too that you had so much trouble getting your...

Hi, I wish I could tell you when your son’s vomiting will stop, but unfortunately there is no easy answer to that one. I’m sure that ...

Hi, Thank you for making contact with our organisation. It can be really difficult if your doctor says he would only be concerned if there was we...

Hi Deb, thanks for your question about your baby and the introduction of solids. There could be many reasons why your baby has started to react in...

Hi Janiel, Thanks for contacting Glenda and seeking advice from RISA, I believe a lot of mothers with Reflux babies have been in similar positions...

Hi Nancy, I can totally understand your concern about giving your daughter medication. I’m sure it is not something you planned on when you ...

Hi Melissa, thanks for your question to Glenda about your baby girl, it sounds like you have been following all the advice available to you, and s...