close

Log in

Access to premium content is restricted to healthcare professionals / registered members. Login with your email address to continue.

Forgot Your Password?

Don't have an account? Sign up

This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

Specialist milks

Eczema Constipation Diarrhoea Colic Feeding problems Reflux IFG
parents_bottle_feeding_CPD.jpg

11. Training & CPD

This module looks at specialist infant formula milks.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Module

Dad cuddle_baby_s.jpg

10. Ask the experts

If a baby requires a specialist milk, parents may have more questions than usual. Here’s what our experts advise.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

Premature baby_s.jpg

9. Pre-term/low birthweight babies

Pre-term babies have minimal body reserves of nutrients and immature body systems.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

measuring_baby_sum.jpg

8. Faltering growth

Faltering growth, or failure to thrive, is when a baby does not gain weight at the expected rate.

18 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

Eczema_baby_s.jpg

7. Infant eczema

Intact cows’ milk protein can increase the risk of eczema in babies with a family history of allergy.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

baby_crying_family_sum.jpg

6. Cows' milk allergy

Cows’ milk allergy (CMA) is the most common food allergy in infants and is most often seen in those that are formula-fed.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

caution_MILK!-sum.jpg

5. Lactose intolerance

Food allergies and food intolerances are not the same and it is essential to understand how to distinguish between the two.

18 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

Baby upset_mum cuddle_s.jpg

4. Diarrhoea

If there is a sudden change in consistency to loose or watery stools, it is classed as diarrhoea.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

potty_taining_toddler_sum.jpg

3. Constipation

The frequency and consistency of a baby's stools can vary, but symptoms of constipation are easy to spot.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

baby_sick_shoulder_sum.jpg

2. Reflux

Also called regurgitation, reflux occurs when the stomach contents are brought back up into the oesophagus or mouth.

18 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

Colic_baby crying_s.jpg

1. Coping with colic

Colic affects up to one in five babies, making it one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in babies.

18 May 2020 , 3 Min Article

Change privacy settings