Expert panel: Baby care
Looking after a new baby can be daunting, especially if this is your first time. Many of our readers ask for tips to care for their babies and strategies to overcome their exhaustion. If you have a question about caring for you young baby, take a look at our previously answered baby care questions. Or, if you can't find the answer there, why not submit your own question to be answered and shared with other readers.
Please note questions are not answered live. If you are at all concerned about your health or your bubs contact your doctor immediately.
Questions about Baby care
Hello, Your email question did not come up in its complete form so I'm not sure what you are asking. But the general advice around changing formula...
Hi, As long as they are working for you and there's an adequate transfer of milk then you can keep using them until your nipples are comfortable an...
Hi, You do sound concerned. Have you taken her to your CHN and had her checked? Rarely, there are issues with hips which have been missed in the ea...
Hi, Follow the advice of the midwives in the hospital where you have your baby. It's useful to room in, place the baby on the breast as soon after ...
Hi, It really depends on his birth weight and how his weight has increased since he was born. Without knowing more information I'm sorry I'm unable...
Hi, Thanks for your email. For any product related enquiries, please call the Huggies Consumer Advisory Line on 1800 028 334. You can also contac...
Hi, What a lovely gesture. To the best of my knowledge Huggies is in the early stages of developing an on-line store for purchases but this is yet ...
Hi, Thanks for your query. I'd suggest that you contact the Huggies team on https://www.huggies.com.au/about-us/contact-us/products They will get ...
Hi, It sounds like your little Poppet has found her voice and is learning how to gain the most attention in the shortest possible timeframe. This i...
Hi, Feeding fussiness can be caused by a number of factors but generally, if the baby is thriving, happy, gaining weight and reaching their develop...
Hi, You say he is 22 months so I'm guessing that he's walking/running and doing all the other gross motor skills he needs to? Some kids don't roll ...
Hi, This sounds pretty normal. Lots of babies who are born with a lot of hair actually lose it and then it is replaced fairly quickly by more matur...
Him, Thanks for your great question. For any product related enquiries, please call the Huggies Consumer Advisory Line on 1800 028 334. You can als...
I have a relative wishing to buy a years supply of nappies as a gift. How can this be done?
Hi, The best way is to wait until they are on sale and stock up. That way you're sure of the gender choice for nappies you need to get as well. You...
Hi, Your description of the rash and when it occurred does sound as if she is sensitive to it and I would suggest avoiding giving it again. By five...
Hi, I'm not sure why the change but it would be worthwhile for him to be seen by your CHN and/or your GP just to rule out any medical or other caus...
Hi, I note your concern about the absorbency of the nappies you've been buying recently. I suggest that for any product related enquiries, please c...
Hello, This is not a medical information service. If you are worried about any aspect of your son's health or feel he is unwell then you need to ha...
Hi, Thanks for your email.For any product related enquiries, please call the Huggies Consumer Advisory Line on 1800 028 334. You can also contact t...
Hi, Think about buying one of the plastic formula dispensing containers which you can pre measure formula scoops into and then "dial" the lid so th...
Hi, If he is cold then his scrotum will contract to bring his testicles up closer to his body to keep them warm. But if he's comfortably warm or ho...
Hi, This is sound advice and one which you need to follow. Car seats and general research and development around safety have come a long way in the...
The old style was great, they seemed longer, which ment they sat higher at the back.
Hi Sarah, I suggest that you call the Huggies Consumer Advisory Line on 1800 028 334. You can also contact the team by email at this link: http...
Hello, There are a number of issues you need to check out. Have you spoken with your child health nurse/GP/his paediatrician and had him checked ou...
I have 2 children that both came early and want to make sure I have enough thank you
Hi, This is not a process that I'm totally familiar with and it's a relatively new initiative. But it is gaining some popularity. There are some re...
Hello, I'm not sure to be honest but I will check with the management at Huggies and someone will get back to you. Perhaps this is a supply issue o...
Hi, The issues of lip and tongue ties have been very much in vogue lately and lots of babies that do have them are having them tied and cut. But in...
Hi, Every baby has their own individual pattern and need for sleep; there's significant variation. But at 6-12 months the general guide is 14-15 ho...
Hi, She would need to be checked by a paediatrician when she is born and if there is a query about her hips then she would most likely have an ultr...
Hi, You raise an interesting question and I applaud your planning to provide your baby with as much breast milk as possible. However, inducing lact...
