Getting Prepared to Breast Feed

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Just thought I’d tell you about this new book by @lucyruddle. Its brilliant if you’re thinking of breast feeding and wanted to get a deeper understanding before your breast feeding journey begins.

It can be tough knowing where to find the best sources of information with so much available on the Internet nowadays

This book is fab! It contains up-to-date, evidenced based information and is easy to read with practical tips throughout.

At Better Start Baby Club we believe you and your babies deserve the very best care.

Safe Sleep

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Advice from https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/

 

Every parents should be aware of how to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and the Lullaby Trust has all the most up-to-date, evidenced-based information should you have any more questions.

Sheets and blankets should be firmly tucked in (not above shoulder height), and your baby should sleep with their feet at the bottom of their cot to prevent them from wriggling underneath the bedding.

Baby sleep bags should be well-fitted around your baby’s neck so they can’t wriggle down inside. Most sleep bag manufactures will recommend a sleep bag is used when baby is a certain weight, rather than age. This is usually around 4kg/8.8lbs, but it’s best to check with the manufacture’s guidance.

Whatever bedding you choose, avoid bulky items such as quilts, pillows and duvets, and keep your baby’s cot clear of any bumpers, toys and sleep pods.

Baby sleep bag or sheets and a blanket – which do you use for your baby?

Understanding Reflux

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REFLUX happens because muscles at the base of your baby’s food pipe have not fully developed, so milk can come back up easily.⠀
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Your baby’s muscles will develop as they get older and they should grow out of it.⠀
Reflux usually starts before a baby is 8 weeks old and gets better by the time they’re 1.⠀
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Symptoms of reflux in babies include: ⠀
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🌸bringing up milk or being sick during or shortly after feeding ⠀
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🌸coughing or hiccupping when feeding⠀
being unsettled during feeding⠀
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🌸swallowing or gulping after burping or feeding⠀
crying and not settling⠀
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🌸not gaining weight as they’re not keeping enough food down⠀
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Sometimes babies may have signs of reflux, but will not bring up milk or be sick. This is known as silent reflux and I will do another info.post on this for you soon ⠀
In most babies, reflux is nothing to worry about (as long as they are healthy and gaining weight as expected). However, in some cases (though very few) reflux can cause a lot of pain when strong acid travels up into the food pipe. When reflux becomes painful and it happens frequently, this is known as ‘gastro-oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD).
A top tip for helping any digestive issues in babies such as colic and reflux is to KEEP BABY CLOSE TO YOU. This means plenty of skin to skin, holding, cradling and wearing (in a sling). It helps them to feel calm and safe and just where they should be – with you.
Our emotions are intrinsically linked with our digestive systems, think about the feelings you have in your tummy if you are scared, nervous, anxious or feel unsafe. Its the same for a baby, if they aren’t with you they can feel all of the emotions above.
They love being with you so enjoy every minute, it wont last forever🥰