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How do I wean my baby with a dairy intolerance?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Dr Julia

Many infants will be growing out of their cows milk protein allergy (CMPA) towards the end of their first year.  Weaning starts at 4-6 months and there are some very well written guides to first tastes and weaning stages at … Continue reading →

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We are vegetarian. How do I ensure my baby’s diet is adequate?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Dr Julia

More and more people are moving away from the heavy meat diets we were used to as children ourselves but lots of us worry about ensuring adequate nutrients when we do that – for ourselves as well as for our babies … Continue reading →

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What is colic?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Dr Julia

If only we knew… As outlined at http://www.helpguide.org/mental/pdf/Colic.pdf, colic is a general term used when a baby cries for more than 3 hours a day for more than 3 days a week.  We are not entirely sure what causes the … Continue reading →

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Does my baby need vitamin drops?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Dr Julia

The UK Department of Health recommends that all children between 6 months and 5 years receive vitamin supplements.  This is especially important if they are fussy eaters and/or if they fall into a high risk group for Vitamin D deficiency.  … Continue reading →

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My child won’t eat!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Dr Julia

Some children seem to survive on thin air!  So many parents are concerned about this that the paediatric branch of the British Dietetic Association have produced a very helpful leaflet with this cry as its title.  The leaflet is not available … Continue reading →

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