Expert panel: Baby care

It does sound as if there was an undue amount of force used to get the castings done, but I can’t say for sure without being there. I would t...

Yes it’s very normal and very common so don’t be alarmed. Newborns hair is very soft and it’s very common for them to lose it at ...

Hi, At 8 weeks of age he needs 150 ml of formula for every kg of his weight over 24 hours. So, if he’s 4.5 kgs for argument’s sake, the...

This behaviour is so normal for his age, just go with it. He’s far too little and too young to implement any routine or structure to his day ...

It could be that he’s reacting to the texture of the food, has a particularly sensitive gag reflex or is just taking a little while to adjust...

There are a number of reasons for vomiting. If the baby is unwell, if the feed is too fast, if the teat is too fast – without seeing him feed...

This sounds pretty normal to be honest,as he matures and his gut gets more accoustomed to feeding, digesting and eliminating then he’s not as...

It can take a few months for babies to be able to control their eyes and maintain focus. What’s important is that you’re aware of his e...

From birth is fine, as long as you use baby specific soap/shampoo/baby wash. These tend to be pH neutral and non allergenic. By not using some form...

No, not if there aren’t any other growth and development issues with her that you’re concerned about. If she’s reaching her miles...

I’m not sure I can offer you any additional advice other than what you’ve been told. If she’s breastfeeding then it may be due to...

He may have a viral or bacterial infection which is causing his diarrhoea. This is quite separate from the psoriasis or eczema which you’re d...

You need to speak with your GP and/or a lactation consultant about starting on some anti-fungal cream or ointment to rub onto your nipples after fe...

Hi,the average growth rate/weight gain between 3-6 months is around 100-150 grams per week. Obviously, some weeks may be more and others less, this...

Yes I am, But I just wonder if it would be worthwhile if you spoke with a dietician about your dietary restrictions. Your breast milk will be fine ...

There is no recommendations made for mothers who are planning to breastfeed. Other than reading as much as you can and perhaps going along to an Au...

It may just be a nappy rash, due to thrush infection or excoriation from urine and being wet. Be really particular about changing him frequently, u...

I’m just interested as to why you want him to take formula if you’re breastfeeding and/or offering him expressed breast milk? If you...

Unless he is failing to thrive, losing weight, has a distended tummy and is generally not well, then lactose intolerance is unlikely. This does run...

Yes it can be. A mini period is due to a hormonal withdrawal from the end of the pregnancy and nothing to be concerned about. She may have swollen ...

Not that I’m aware of. As long as they are stored in a clean, dry state and well sealed, then they should be fine to use no matter how long i...

There is no specific limit on the number of eggs per day, but I would think a couple of eggs a week total would be reasonable at this age. Eggs are...

At nine months it’s fair to expect her to sleep through the night without needing a milk feed, but only if she’s feeding enough through...

This can be pretty normal and is due to the overall increase and changes in your hormone levels. Lactation can take a while to establish and for no...

Once you are not expressing any more and not breastfeeding then your supply will decrease without having to do too much else. The milk hormone, pro...

Hi, If he’s gaining weight, his poos are normal and regular, he’s thriving and there are no other health related concerns, then it is h...

It probably won’t harm her but it won’t do her much good either, especially if you’re watering it down. The recommendation is to ...

Normally by pre-school age though this varies between children. Don’t do anything yourself to try and retract it, when it is ready to retract...

Hi Sally, It’s hard to say why she’s vomiting. If she doesn’t have an elevated temperature, no diarrhoea or any other symptoms wh...

At two weeks, offering him Coloxyl drops is not ideal. He is too young and his gut and bowel too immature to have any medication unless it is warra...