The Daily Loop

💜 BABY BLUES: YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Feeling tearful, overwhelmed, anxious or emotional after birth is common and usually settles within 2 weeks.

But if it lasts longer, gets worse, or you’re struggling to cope, please speak to your midwife, GP or health visitor.

You deserve support. 💜

👶🏾💜 WHY DOES MY NEWBORN HICCUP SO MUCH?

Newborn hiccups are very common and are usually nothing to worry about.

Their tiny tummies and developing systems, swallowing air during feeds, or feeding too quickly can all trigger hiccups.

You can keep baby upright after feeds, burp gently and feed calmly. Most hiccups simply pass on their own.

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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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