Baby's and Beyond - Volume 11 l Issue 2

When your baby starts teething 1

For children teething and for slight stomach ailments occurring in infancy.

You love watching your baby hit those sweet milestones, the first smile and the first giggle. One milestone that is sometimes not so sweet is teething. That is because teething is one of those milestones that can bring discomfort, tears (for you and baby), and even sleepless nights. Most babies start teething around the age of 6 months, but some may start sooner or later.2

The most common symptoms of teething are mild irritability and lack of appetite. Other symptoms include drooling, chewing on solid objects, mild fussiness, crankiness and sore, tender, red and swollen gums1

You can relieve your baby’s teething pain by gently massaging your baby’s gums with a clean finger or holding a chilled (never frozen) teething ring for your baby to chew on to ease discomfort.1

For children teething and for slight stomach ailments occurring in infancy. Try ASHTON & PARSONS Infant Powders.

A few ways to soothe your baby: 3

A baby is more likely to experience stomach discomfort when they are unable to pass gas. The good news is that there are ways to soothe your baby.3

Swaddling babies in a warm blanket and rocking them back and forth may calm fussiness. Soothing background noises, calming music or white noise can also help.3

Wearing babies under 6 months in a chest-to-chest carrier can often calm them, as can going for a walk outside in a baby carrier or stroller. The change of scenery can be calming for parents and infants. A brief car ride may soothe your baby, too.3

Try WOODWARD’S Celebrated Gripe Water, a tried and trusted medicine that comforts infants with gripes. WOODWARD’S Celebrated Gripe Water acts as a carminative and brings an acid neutralising action. It is available in 150 ml at selected retailers and pharmacies.

References: 1. Johnson S. [Internet]. Teething Syndrome: When Your Baby Starts Teething. 2017 Aug 17. Healthline.com. [Updated 2017 Aug 17; Cited 2023 Sept 26]. Available from: https://www. healthline.com/health/teething#outlook 2. Higuera V, Chertoff J. [Internet]. When Do Babies Usually Start Teething? Healthline.com. [Updated 2021 Nov 29; Cited 2023 Sept 26]. Available from: https:// www.healthline.com/health/parenting/when-do-babies-start-teething#symptoms 3. Higuera V, Holland K. [Internet].How to Use Gripe Water to Soothe Your Baby. Healthline.com. [2023 May 19; Cited 2023 Sept 26]. Available from: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/gripe-water-for-babies

S0 WOODWARD’S Celebrated Gripe Water. Reg. No.: E/11.4.3/1551. Each 5 ml contains 50 mg sodium bicarbonate and 2,15 mg terpeneless dill seed oil. S0 ASHTON & PARSONS Infant Powders. Ref. No.: E679 (Act 101/1965). Each sachet contains 4,055 mg tincture matricaria duplex Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the Aspen group of companies. © 2023 Aspen Group of companies or its licensor. All rights reserved. Marketed by Pharmacare Limited t/a Aspen Pharmacare. Co. Reg. No.: 1898/000252/06. Healthcare Park, Woodlands Drive, Woodmead, 2191. ZAR-ZOSEAG-10-23-00002 11/2023

To comfort infants with gripes.

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welcome ed's

The heat is here in more ways than one!

For me winter is a great time to spend some quality time with loved ones. It's the perfect excuse to bring out the board games or just curl up with a blanket watching movies.

The Philips Avent single electric breast pump is comfortable and convenient for new mothers keeping milk flow at an optimum and gently adapts to breast size and nipple shape. This palm size solution is portable, comes with a USB charging port to connect to a power bank and can be used with a breastfeeding bra for hands free usage.

Store and feed your breast milk efficiently, with the Philips Avent storage cups, compatible with the electric breast pump. It can be stored in the fridge and freezer and used safely in a bottle warmer, microwave, dishwasher, and sterilizer.

For many, winter also implies flu. I think ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, when we have a respiratory ailment we are confused about whether it's COVID, flu, allergies or something else. Be sure to check out the article on page 32 that highlights some of the differences between flu and RSV. The article also give some tips for prevention.

In this edition we cover some key topics for those embarking on a new chapter of parenthood such as detailing what to expect from a gynae (page 18) or a doula (page 22), and post-partum concerns (page 26). The article on page 24 also draws attention to the pressure put on mothers to conform to standards brought on by media regarding body image. For some, parenthood is a completely happy occassion, whereas for others it might feel a bit scary – the reality is that each person/couple has a unique journey. It has its ups/downs and lots of lessons along the way. It is really important to have a good support system and to be open with your medical professionals about concerns.

It is normal for parents to want to celebrate milestones, but these can also cause great anxiety when children develop at a different pace from each other. See the excellent article for parents on "How children learn to talk" (page 64).

Stay warm and stay healthy!

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BABY BUM BARRIER CREAM

CONTAINS ZINC OXIDE acts as a protective barrier, has anti-inflammatory and healing properties and protects the skin’s immune integrity

CONTAINS PANTHENOL

soothes and hydrates irritated skin and promotes skin barrier repair

CONTAINS CORNSTARCH keeps baby comfortable A Proudly South African Brand.

Reference: 1. Data on file, Adcock Ingram. Epimax Baby Bum Barrier Cream, Product Information File Index. 2. Staughton J. 5 Incredible Zinc Oxide Benefits [online]. [cited 2024 Feb 20]; Available from: https://www.organicfacts.net/zinc-oxide.html. 3. Tee-Melegrito RA. What to know about panthenol [online]. [cited 2024 Feb 20]; Available from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ panthenol#uses. Adcock Ingram Healthcare (Pty) Ltd. Co. Reg. No. 2007/019928/07. Private Bag X69, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa. Customer Care: 0860 ADCOCK/232625. www.adcock.com. 20240222103434. February 2024.

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