Express-off a single feed, and whilst still at body temperature, pour this into a feeding bottle and add four drops of Colief®, shaking occasionally. The feed will be ready to use after approx half an hour.

The bottles should be made up as normal and allowed to cool to body temperature (not hot – not cold). Add four drops of Colief® and hold at room temperature for approx half an hour before giving the feed to the baby. Always check the temperature of the feed before feeding the baby.

Option 1. Express-off a single feed, and, whilst still at body temperature, pour this into a suitable container. Add two drops of Colief® and place the feed in a refrigerator for approx 4 hours. Then use as required or freeze for future use. Do not place the feed straight in the freezer after adding the drops. Option 2. Take a single serving of frozen breastmilk from the freezer, thaw and heat gently to body temperature. Then add four drops of Colief® and use after approx half an hour.

Ideally, ColicCalm is best given "straight". It seems to be most effective when administered on its own. Most babies really like the sweet taste of ColicCalm. We encourage parents to taste it themselves! However, parents of very finicky babies have found that their little ones prefer to have it mixed into a small amount (1 or 2 ounces is plenty) of supplementary formula or breastmilk. The taste is then very familiar and comforting.

No. Once a baby has nursed from a bottle, microorganisms from the baby's mouth are introduced into the formula. If any unused portion of formula is refrigerated and reheated, these microorganisms will have the opportunity to multiply. Neither refrigeration nor reheating will prevent this growth. Therefore, you should fill each bottle with only the amount of formula needed for one feeding. After feeding, if any formula remains unused in the bottle, it should be discarded.

Re-heating is NOT recommended. Discard any remaining formula after 1 hour of feeding to avoid the risk of bacterial contamination. Re-heating may affect the nutritional composition of the formula.

Express a few teaspoons of milk into a sterilised container. Then add 4 drops of Colief® Infant Drops and feed it back to the baby using a sterilised plastic spoon. Immediately start breastfeeding as normal.

Bottle feeding is now a lot safer then it used be so you have no need to worry. Just use the same good sense you do for handling baby in general. When buying formula, be sure to check the date on the tin. Do not buy a tin that is dented or damaged. Wash your hands before you begin making a feed. Keep the tin of formula in a clean place. Wash and wipe dry the top of the formula tin. Have a separate pan (for boiling bottles) a set of dishcloths, a can opener, a bottle brush, just for baby.

It is often tempting to nurse an infant to sleep or let the child take a bottle to bed. These habits can lead to massive tooth decay as the sugars in the milk, formula, or juice are left on the teeth during the night. We recommend brushing your child's teeth before bedtime and providing only water at night. This condition is also known as Early Childhood Carries (ECC).

Feeding with a bottle is fine. But you must sterilise the bottle properly. Never add sugar or put sugary drinks into the bottle. Bottle-feeding with drinks containing sugar can lead to ‘bottle caries’ (tooth decay). A baby is not born with a sweet tooth and will only have a taste for sugar if it is given at an early age.

per Central Government rules, a woman is entitled to 4% months' paid maternity leave. She is also allowed to take any leave due to her after that period. A working mother can breastfeed the baby when she is at home and breastfeed more often during holidays. When she is at work, expressed breast milk, mashed. banana and other fruits, homemade soft foods, and beaten curds or buttermilk can be given to the baby. If essential, artificial milk can also be given.

In general, between 4-6 months.Earlier than 3 months can lead to allergy problem and by 6 months the babies need the extra iron in cereals.

In the first few months your baby needs to nurse 8-12 times in a 24-hour period. Before your milk "comes in", your baby should pass at least 1-2 black stools and have 1-2 wet diapers in a day. After your milk "comes in", your baby will have 3 or more yellow, seedy loose stools per day and by day 5-6, you should see 5-6 wet diapers a day and thereafter 6-8 wet diapers per day.

Because you cannot measure how much breastmilk your baby is getting, counting diapers is one way to know he's getting enough in the early days and weeks. As a rule of thumb you are looking for 1-2 diapers on Day 1, 2-3 diapers on Day 2, 3-4 diapers on Day 3 and so on. Once your mature milk has come in (anywhere from 2-5 days usually) your baby should be having AT LEAST 5-6 wet disposable diapers and 2-5 or more stools per 24 hours.

Yes, but introducing formula too early has been shown to greatly increase the chance of breastfeeding failure. This is because your baby may be too full from formula to nurse frequently, and this will reduce your milk supply. Your body makes as much milk as your baby demands -- your baby will demand less if she's drinking formula. Formula also takes a long time to digest, so your baby may not want to nurse for several hours after drinking formula.

We get positive feedback about both methods, try each one and you will be able to see which method is working best for your baby.

Colief® is a food supplement for adding to infant milk and is not a medicine. The active ingredient in Colief® is lactase, a safe enzyme which occurs naturally within the small intestine.

it is easily digested, breast fed babies are less likely to suffer from constipation, diarrhoea or nappy rash It contains antibodies that helps protect your baby against infections like colds, chickenpox, measles, gastroenteritis (tummy bug), middle ear infections and some respiratory conditions

Some experts believe that breast-feeding protects against food allergies developing later in life. Others think that breast-feeding delays the onset of food allergies, rather than prevents them. Still, many doctors recommend that you breast-feed your baby for at least six months if you have a strong family history of allergy. Babies are not allergic to proteins made in the breast. However, a baby can react to a food the mother eats.

bull; Enjoying a special closeness with your baby as it is a most satisfying experience and leads to better bonding. bull; The baby gets to feel your softness and warmth, listen to the sound of your voice, see your face and enjoy the sucking. bull; Your milk contains antibodies and other substances which reduce the likelihood of infection, constipation, obesity, colic and allergies. bull; Breastfeeding helps the uterus contract faster so that nursing mothers get back into shape more quickly.

Yes. In fact, the presence of air bubbles lets you know air is going into the bottle and not into your baby's tummy.

Early weaning can help stop your baby from developing problems with their teeth that can be caused by drinking from a bottle. Try to get your baby to drink from a special cup by the time they are about 6 months old, or when they are able to sit up and can hold things on their own.

If your child has had a yeast infection washing your diapers in hot water and using a few drops of tea tree oil should treat the diapers.

Baby bottle tooth decay is the creation of many cavities on your baby's teeth so that only the "stumps" of the teeth can be seen. This condition can occur after only a few weeks of putting your baby to sleep with milk or juice in his or her baby bottle. Because your baby's tooth enamel (the hard outer "shell" of a tooth) is fairly soft, your baby is very vulnerable to tooth decay. Often, there is so much tooth decay that your baby's teeth cannot be restored.

Healthy babies generally do not need anything other than breast milk or formula in the first few months. Ask your health care professional before giving your baby any water. In fact, giving a baby a lot of water may prevent him from getting all the nutrition he needs.

For information about feeding your baby consult your local Early Childhood Health Centre or your general practitioner (family doctor).

Yes. Disease exposure, including chickenpox, should not delay anyone from receiving the benefits of the MMR or any other vaccine. What is the most common reaction following MMR vaccine? Most people have no reaction. However, 5 percent to 10 percent of the people receiving the MMR vaccine experience a low grade fever and a mild rash.