POOR SUCKING: Often occurs in premature babies. If breast feeding, gentle support of the lower jaw will often help. If bottle feeding, use a nipple with a large hole.
VOMITING: Often confused with {posseting}, which occurs naturally as baby regurgitates some feed when being winded. {Vomiting} large amounts is abnormal, particularly if it occurs after every feeding, so seek medical advice. If {vomiting} is projectile (i.e. vomit pumps out like a jet of water), seek medical advice urgently.
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WIND: After feeding, you must bring up wind. When sucking at the nipple, the baby will suck in air. This passes into the {stomach} & usually forms a bubble above the milk. Put baby over your shoulder so the head & jaw rests over your shoulder. Gently pat the back or rub in a circular motion. Air is usually expelled with an obvious 'burp'.
COLIC: Occurs when wind is not brought up & forms a bubble in the {stomach}, causing pain. Baby cries, draws-up knees to chest & is very difficult to comfort. If in doubt, seek medical advice.
DIARRHEA: May occur if {formula} (artificial milk) is too strong. Breast fed babies tend to be {constipated}. {Diarrhea} & {vomiting} in combination may be lethal for small babies & medical advice must be obtained.
#diaper changing
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Babies are like all animals. The act of feeding triggers the lower {bowel} to contract & expel waste products. Therefore, diapers must always be changed after a feeding. It is usual to clean the bottom with moist absorbent cotton & apply a cream, (e.g. zinc oxide), before using a fresh diaper.
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Diapers are disposable, water absorbent & water tight, providing the correct size is used.
