In the news
For years, debate has raged about how to deal with crying babies – respond to them, or leave them to cry themselves to sleep
http://www.3news.co.nz/Research-Leaving-babies-to-cry-harms-their-brains/tabid/372/articleID/152526/Default.aspx
The power to protect website states:
Sometimes a baby just won’t stop crying and almost all parents have times when they feel at breaking point. Make a plan so you know what to do if your baby won’t stop crying.
Understand why they cry
Crying is normal for a baby. It’s their way of communicating and doesn’t mean they’re being naughty. But sometimes a baby just won’t stop crying, and almost all parents have times when they feel like they’re at breaking point.
If your baby is crying, go through this checklist
· Does your baby need feeding or a nappy change?
· Is your baby’s clothing too tight?
· Are there signs that they might be ill? – if so call a doctor.
· Are they teething?
· Make sure your baby isn’t too hot or cold.
Try this:
· Burp your baby
· If they are young, wrap them in a swaddle cloth
· Hold your baby close, walk gently with them, sing to them, or try a soothing bath
· Try a walk outside in their stroller or a drive around the block.
If they still won’t stop crying count to ten and take a break. When you are ready, come back and comfort them.
http://www.powertoprotect.net.nz/how-keep-baby-safe/index.html
Campbell Live asks whether the breastfeeding supporters have gone too far.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Are-bottle-feeding-mothers-mistreated/tabid/367/articleID/162789/Default.aspx
The NZ food safety site states: “Breast milk is best for babies and all mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed their babies. Breast milk contains all the nutrition newborn babies need and breastfeeding benefits both the mother and the baby. However, parents who have made the decision to feed their baby infant formula, either exclusively or in combination with breast milk, need guidance on the safe preparation and storage of infant formula. Both expressed breast milk and infant formula need careful preparation and storage to ensure they are safe.” They outline the preparation and storage via this link: http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/low-immunity-child-pregnancy/safe-feeding-for-infants/index.htm
“Breastfeeding. Naturally.” DVD
“Breastfeeding. Naturally.” is based on the lives and experiences of Kiwi women and their families. Developed as part of the national breastfeeding promotion campaign. The seven chapters of the DVD can be viewed on the campaign’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/breastfeedingnz
http://www.healthed.govt.nz/resources/breastfeedingnaturally.aspx
Best Regards,
Helen
