Expert panel: Baby care

I’m not sure if you can attribute her disinterest in crawling to the fact that she wasn’t keen on tummy time. Lots of babies are like t...

This is not unusual. Often it is due to female hormones and these can also influence a mucousy vaginal discharge and even a “mini” peri...

Hi I am sorry to not be able to get back to you before now and I hope that things have improved for you all. Many parents find it difficult to disc...

She could be but it is unlikely. At nine weeks she’s probably just displaying age appropriate unsettled behaviour and the oral fixation which...

Yes, Your question and concerns are justified, but you cannot make him stop smoking or modify his behaviour. In the same way it’s impossible ...

Yes, it can be a good alternative if breastfeeding is not working. But it’s important that you get individual, one on one advice from a CHN o...

At two months of age, around 150 mls of formula per feed is pretty average, but this depends on his weight. If he’s “snacking” wi...

Without being with you and seeing what she is doing, I’m only able to offer you limited advice. I can’t stress strongly enough that you...

Any rash needs to be assessed by a doctor. I cannot give you any informed advice without seeing what the rash looks like and even then, would advis...

Hi, What a great question. All babies are born with a reflex to clasp their hands tightly, until around 3-4 months when they gradually start to unf...

It really depends on how often you change him or her. Generally and as a minimum eight changes a day is an average to aim for when planning nappies...

Your email came through incompletely, so I’ll have to guess what the remainder of it says. I’m thinking that with the nipple shield all...

Hi, Nipple shields can be useful, there’ no doubt about that. But the issue with them is that they can potentially create problems with suppl...

This is a common question. If you’re sure she needs it and you’ve spoken with the paed about this, then it seems you have little choice...

Hi, Cow’s milk as a drink is not recommended in babies under one year. It’s too hard to digest, too low in iron and really not suitable...

This really depends on the make and model of the individual car seat you are buying or have bought. Each has it’s own unique features and I u...

I’m not sure I understand the second part of your question, “sleeping one way till the morning”, do you mean to sleep through unt...

If he’s growing well and gaining weight and having at least 4-5 bottles during the rest of the day/evening, then he may be ready to stop the ...

I’m not sure if product samples are routinely sent out to new mums. The best thing to do is for you to try a few different brands and make up...

This does sound like your breasts are producing colostrum, which is entirely normal for this stage of your pregnancy. The difference in the consist...

Hi, According to the percentile charts currently in use in Australia, he is betwen the 75th and 90th percentiles for his length, and for his weight...

For his weight he is over the 97th percentile and for his length he is under the 90th so yes, he is a big boy. But there are so many factors which ...

If you are co sleeping with him this is risky. Do check www.sidsandkids.org for specific information on safe sleeping guidelines. It’s highly...

Hi without knowing how your baby is feeding I can only offer you limited information. Constipation is uncommon in fully breastfed babies who are th...

It really depends on their size and weight. You will probably find the premmie nappies will suit them better for a few weeks at least until they g...

Protein and iron based foods are ideal. So red meat, chicken and some dairy foods will help. But milk still needs to be a major part of her diet, s...

Any foods which are high in protein and iron will be good. So meat, chicken and dairy foods (in moderation) should be fine. She also needs plenty o...

If she is breastfeeding and getting plenty of milk, gaining weight and tracking along her percentile charts then don’t be concerned. Breastfe...

If you’ve sought the advice of all of these other health professionals I’m not sure I will be able to offer you any further insights. B...

He may be protesting because of the restraints, the movement, not being held or he just needs to become accoustomed to it. Make sure you’re a...