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🥶 IS YOUR BABY COLD?

Newborn hands and feet can feel cool even when your baby is warm enough — so they aren’t the best way to judge whether baby is cold.

Instead, check your baby’s chest or back, and look at the whole picture: feeding, alertness, colour and temperature.

When in doubt, check your baby’s temperature and seek advice.

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💛 NEWBORN JAUNDICE — WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

Seeing your baby look yellow can be worrying, but newborn jaundice is very common.

💛 It happens when bilirubin builds up in the blood.
💛 It often starts on the face and eyes and can move down the body.
💛 Good feeding and regular wet/dirty nappies are important.

But don’t ignore jaundice that is getting worse, appearing very early, or comes with poor feeding, unusual sleepiness, fever, or other concerns.

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👶🏾 STOP GUESSING — LEARN YOUR BABY’S HUNGER CUES!

Did you know crying is actually a late sign of hunger?

Your baby may be telling you they’re hungry much earlier through signs like:
👀 Becoming more alert or active
👄 Opening their mouth
👅 Sucking on their hands or fingers
💋 Smacking their lips or making little sounds
🤱🏾 Turning towards your touch or voice

Responding to these early cues can make feeding calmer and easier for both you and your baby. 💜

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👶💨 BABY GAS OR COLIC — DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE?

A crying baby doesn’t always mean colic, and an unsettled baby doesn’t always mean gas.

💨 Gas can cause bloating, squirming, pulling the legs up and discomfort, and babies may settle after burping or passing wind.

😭 Colic is different — it involves intense, difficult-to-soothe crying in an otherwise well baby, often occurring repeatedly and for prolonged periods.

The important thing? Not every crying baby has colic.

Understanding the difference can help you know how to comfort your baby — and when to seek help.

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And remember: if your baby's crying is unusual, severe, or you feel something isn't right, trust your instincts and speak to your midwife, health visitor or GP.

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💜 BABY COLIC? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

Colic can be exhausting for both baby and parents — and it is not your fault.

Gas and colic are not the same thing, although gas can sometimes contribute to discomfort.

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💜 Postpartum recovery is not a race.

Your body has just been through something incredible, and healing takes time.

Some days you may feel strong. Other days you may feel exhausted, emotional or like you’re starting again. That doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Give yourself grace. Rest when you can, accept help, eat well, stay hydrated and remember that you matter too. 💕

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