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Colic :

Infant colic, fussing baby and unsettled infant are terms used for otherwise healthy babies less than three months old who cry excessively and cannot easily be consoled.  Infants with colic are classically unsettled in the late afternoon and evening period, and have the appearance of being in pain, with legs drawn up.  Infant  colic usually disappears by about 3 months of age.

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Healthpoint Chemist Do not recommend bottle feeding over breast feeding

Breast Pump

The Revolutionary New Avent Isis Breast Pump is comfortable, effortless, and efficient because it expresses the same amount of milk in the same amount of time as electric pumps.

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Baby Clinic

Being a parent can be a very confronting experience, with much of looking after a baby being trial and error.

At Healthpoint Chemist we have a FREE Baby Clinic.  This service is provided by a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Child Health Nurse to help you with all aspects of your baby’s health.  She can assist you with postnatal care and offers advice and help for you and your baby on

  1. Breastfeeding
  2. Other Infant Feeding
  3. Parenting & Behaviour Issues
  4. Weigh & Measure your baby weekly
  5. Sleep and Settling advice

 

TUESDAY 9AM TO 2:30PM Weekly (By Appointment)
THURSDAY 8:30AM TO 10:30AM Weekly (By Appointment)
THURSDAY 11:00AM TO 2:30PM Weekly (Walk in)

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Come in store and see some of the great accessories for you and your baby's everyday use. Going out for the day! Here are some great products to help make it easier.

VIA Gourmet Set For Baby Food and Drink Storage Twist-on Lids for leakproof storage and transport Ideal for use at home or on the go Recipes inside.avent

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Avent Therma Bag, 3ml Thinsulate lining keeps hot
water warm, or cold formula/breastmilk/baby food cool, for up to four hours.

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PediaSure Complete

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Is your child a fussy eater?

Everyone wants their child to eat well. When that’s not proving easy, PediaSure is the pediaanswer. Proven to promote immune system function and growth, PediaSure is the only complete and balanced nutritional drink for 1-10 year olds. Easy to prepare, simply add 5 scoops to 190 ml of cold water. In every 900g can there’s 20 x 225ml servings. PediaSure can also be made into Pancakes, and Shakes. PediaSure is only available in Pharmacies and is Lactose free and gluten free and not suitable for galactosaemia. PediaSure began as a hospital only product, carefully formulated to provide complete and balanced nutrition for children. Today PediaSure continues to benefit children by nurturing their growth and general wellbeing.

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Scatterbugs

Certified Organic Baby Care Scatterbugs uses gentle lemon eucalyptus oil and rose floralscatterbug water to gently protect your baby from bites and stings. Scatterbugs is made from all natural ingredients and is DEET-free so you can be confident that there are no nasty chemicals being absorbed into your baby's delicate skin.price

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Stretch Marks

Stretch Marks? Clarins has the Answer! Clarins has a range of body products specifically targeting stretch marks, loss of firmness and skin elasticity. The “TONIC” range contains concentrated plant extracts that are both effective and safe during and after pregnancy. Clarins “TONIC OIL” is well known throughout the world as one of the best preventative products for stretch marks during pregnancy. It contains rosemary, sage and peppermint to stimulate and tone the skin and hazelnut to nourish the skin during times of growth. Simply apply a small amount to damp skin and massage lightly. This Beautifully fragranced product will make the daily chore of massage a relaxing treat to look forward to. For any advice on looking after your skin during and after pregnancy see Samantha who will be more then happy to assist you in looking after your needs.

Teething

Most babies begin teething between the ages of four to twelve months.
Signs of teething include:baby heath

  1. Irritability
  2. Excessive dribbling
  3. Red patches on cheeks
  4. Swollen and sore gums
  5. Unsettled sleeping habits
  6. Temporary loss of appetite
  7. Chewing and biting on anything

There are a number of things that can assist in helping babies during teething.  These include teething rings, especially cooled in fridge, are good for inflamed gums, giving the baby food to chew on such as celery, carrot or a rusk can also help.  Pharmacists can also advise parents on pain relievers and teething gels.
As teeth come in parents should start to introduce a toothbrush (toothpaste should only be used in babies over 12 months old )
The toothbrush should be gently rubbed over the teeth and gum line daily.

 

Colic

Options to Explore to control symptoms of Colic include:

  1. Assessing the feeding technique to
    ensure adequate amounts  and suitable posturing, and if bottle-fed the
    temperature and dilution of the formula.
  2. Finding a position the baby is
    comfortable with.
  3. Riding the baby in the pram/car or sling
  4. Giving the baby a warm bath.
  5. Structured routine for the baby.
  6. Background noise.

A number of products are available  for the treatment of colic, for short term use.