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Your Baby's Weight

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Weight is an important indicator of how a baby is doing, that’s why it is monitored from the start. Weight checks are particularly important for breastfed babies as they have a different feeding pattern and it’s difficult to know how much milk they are actually taking at each feed. For bottlefed babies, weight is also monitored. It is reassuring to know that your baby is gaining weight and thriving, particularly for first time Mums.

If your baby is breastfed and is not thriving, your public health nurse can direct you to a number of support services in your area. Your health centre may also have a breastfeeding group each week which is a great way to meet other mums at the same stage and to offer each other tips and support – you may even make a new friend to go for long walks or coffee with afterwards! .

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Breastfeeding is best for your baby and provides many benefits. Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breastfeeding.

Introducing partial bottle-feeding could negatively affect breastfeeding and a decision not to breastfeed is difficult to reverse. Infant Milk Formula should only be used on the advice of a health professional and the manufacturer's instructions for use should be followed carefully. Improper use of an infant milk or innappropriate foods or feeding methods may present a health hazard. The social and financial implications of using infant milks should be taken into consideration. If you choose to bottlefeed, do not allow prolonged or frequent contact of milk feeds with your baby's teeth since this increases the risk of tooth decay. Make sure your baby's teeth are cleaned after the last feed at night.


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