Expert panel: Baby care

Hi, It sounds like you are having a lot of difficulty with introducing solids, and the vomiting could perhaps be because of his reflux. It could a...

Hi, I’m sorry that breastfeeding is so difficult for you at the moment. Babies with reflux can have similar feeding problems, but it is impo...

Hi Georgia, Sounds like you have had a really tough time of it. I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you whether your daughter has reflux or no...

Hi, Oh gosh, that is a tough question. Every child is different although I agree that your risks would have to be fairly high for any other childr...

Hi, I’m not sure how old your granddaughter is, or whether there are any other factors involved, but if the reflux formula was working, and ...

Hi, Thanks for contacting our organisation, and I am sorry to hear how difficult things are for your little man. Can I ask why you are looking at...

Hi, I am presuming you mean your daughter is 15 weeks old, not months? (based on you having one good week out of the 15). I am so sorry that you ...

Hi Lisa, I’m not sure that I’m the right person for you to ask, sorry. I presume you have been in contact with your doctor over the fa...

Hi Rebecca, It sounds like you have been doing well by trusting your instincts. Does the CHN agree with your thoughts about reflux? It does sound ...

Hi, Hopefully I’ll be able to offer you some ideas, but sorry, I have a lot of questions for you first. If you have already spoken with you...

Hi, Thanks for contacting our organisation. I think that yes, it could be his reflux playing up again. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things th...

Hi Mandy, It sounds to me like he has been diagnosed with reflux, given that the doctor prescribed Zantac (and because it seems to be helping). It...

Hi Bel, Congratulations on the birth of your little boy. I am sorry to hear how tough things are, and I’m not surprised you are exhausted! P...

Hi Katharine, That is an interesting question. I can give you perhaps a few ideas, that will help you work things through, but please keep in touc...

Hi, I’m sorry that your daughter`s feeds are so difficult, but well done on getting her diagnosed with reflux so quickly, and also for havin...

Hi Sheri, It sounds like things are really tough for you. Controlling reflux can often entail a lot of trial and error, and there are often no eas...

Hi, Congratulations on your pregnancy! Sorry to hear that you are already suffering from constant reflux though. I think, especially given that it...

Hi, That is certainly a tricky question, and I feel so bad for your poor little grandson! I hope I can give you some ideas or a new perspective pe...

Hi, Congratulations on the birth of your son. Hiccups are common in babies/children who have reflux, and unfortunately, there may not be much you ...

Hi Antonella, It is important firstly that you talk to your doctor about wanting to wean your son off Zantac. If they are happy for you to do that...

Hi, I am so sorry to hear how tough things are for you. Reflux can be such a difficult condition to cope with- both physically and emotionally. It...

Hi Fiona, Congratulations on all the success you have had with Daniel. It’s a great feeling when you finally get someone to listen and the a...

Hi, Thanks for contacting our organisation. The vomiting itself can sometimes be quite difficult to manage and cope with (especially as you expect...

Hi Chantelle, Thanks for contacting our organisation. You don’t mention if your son is upset by his vomiting or if he is a difficult, unsett...

Hi Donna (and Ashlea Maree – how lovely!), Sorry to hear Ashlea Maree’s birth was traumatic. Not a nice way to begin your parenting e...

Hi Kez, Sounds like you are doing it tough at the moment, have you thought about seeking a second option? or seeing her pead? It sounds like it co...

Hi Nilam, If your daughter is happy on the karicare AR, then there is really no reason to change her, the only difference in between the S26 and A...

Hi Paula, Thanks for your email. Your poor little baby sounds like he’s still pretty uncomfortable at times. Sometimes different medicatio...

Hi, Thank you for contacting our organisation, and congratulations on the birth of your son. I’m sorry that things are so tough for you all,...

Hi Monique, I wish I could tell you exactly what to do/use, but reflux is really tough- there is no particular treatment that works best for every...