Posts Tagged ‘reflux’
The PURPLE.
The PURPLE. (period) is a really helpful term for that period of time when young babies seem to be very unsettled, crying a lot but are otherwise absolutely healthy. I think it’s a better term than ‘colicky’ because it describes what to expect. It’s a mnemonic that stands for this: P = Peak of Crying…
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What to do if your child is skinny
I see many parents who are worried that their child isn’t eating enough or that they’re too skinny. Some kids are naturally lean but for others being underweight is a sign of an underlying condition. Generally speaking it’s very reassuring if a child is otherwise healthy, has a good diet, is tracking along a growth…
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Is your child getting enough sleep?
Not many parents will answer ‘yes’ to this question! I’m lucky to have two ‘good sleepers’ but even they go through periods of bad sleep when I feel like a walking zombie. So what exactly are ‘good sleepers’? How much should your child sleep? What’s normal? Age Recommended hours of sleep/24 hours(naps + night time)…
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