Common Topics

Constipation is when your baby’s poo becomes hard and becomes difficult to pass. They may go several days without having a poo, their poos may look like firm dry pellets that do not soak into their nappy and they may become very unsettled. Fortunately, constipation is usually easy to treat at home. Your baby is not constipated if their poo is soft, even if they have not had a dirty nappy for 1 or 2 days.

Advice for parents/carers

Healthy eating isn’t just about the food children eat, it is also about behaviour around eating.

Children, especially toddlers, need clear boundaries. Don't let all those good eating habits disappear as your baby gets older.

Jaundice is very common and affects about 6 out of 10 babies. It makes the skin and eyes look yellow. It happens more often in babies born before 37 weeks. Jaundice usually starts 2 to 3 days after birth and goes away by two weeks of age. Most of the time, it is not harmful.