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Colic
2014-06-14: Breastfeeding Anti Colic Diet from "Nourish Perinatal Wellness
I'm not sure how accurate this is and it may work for some, but not for others. It will depend on what upsets your baby. (Roslyn)
I'm not sure how accurate this is and it may work for some, but not for others. It will depend on what upsets your baby. (Roslyn)
2013-10-13: Probiotics Likely Do Little to Soothe Colicky Babies
"Sad news for sleep-deprived parents: probiotics may not quiet their colicky babies, a new meta-analysis suggests...In Dr. Greer's opinion, there is currently no place for probiotics in the management of infant colic. In contrast, he said, it has no serio
"Sad news for sleep-deprived parents: probiotics may not quiet their colicky babies, a new meta-analysis suggests...In Dr. Greer's opinion, there is currently no place for probiotics in the management of infant colic. In contrast, he said, it has no serio
Food
2014-06-14: Baby Led Weaning - Little Treasures Mag
A well balanced article from what I know - pros and cons. (Roslyn)
A well balanced article from what I know - pros and cons. (Roslyn)
2016-12-29: Feeding Fussy Children - Dr Libby
A few tips for feeding children who refuse food from Dr Libby Weaver
A few tips for feeding children who refuse food from Dr Libby Weaver
2013-11-09: Fresh Fruit and Veg - Food Intolerance Network
FAILSAFE Diet - List contains Salicylate and Amine contents of vegetables and fruits. Salicylates in particular may affect reflux, so introducing low salicylate foods first is a good idea.
FAILSAFE Diet - List contains Salicylate and Amine contents of vegetables and fruits. Salicylates in particular may affect reflux, so introducing low salicylate foods first is a good idea.
2013-10-23: How to turn around a fussy eater: Kids
"Sick of tying yourself in knots trying to get your child to eat vegetables? Take heart, you're not alone!" Some great, practical, tried and tested ideas here.
"Sick of tying yourself in knots trying to get your child to eat vegetables? Take heart, you're not alone!" Some great, practical, tried and tested ideas here.
2016-04-23: Lactose intolerance - HealthInfo Canterbury
2014-04-23: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Food Intolerance
This is the diet that the FAILSAFE diet is based on. FAILSAFE goes a step further looking at additives, but for children with reflux it is often Salicylates in particular that are the problem. The diet should be supervised.
This is the diet that the FAILSAFE diet is based on. FAILSAFE goes a step further looking at additives, but for children with reflux it is often Salicylates in particular that are the problem. The diet should be supervised.
2016-04-22: Time to Eat - Little Treasures Magazine
Starting your baby on solids is an exciting new phase, but knowing exactly when and how to go about it can be confusing. Dietitian Robyn Coetzee shares some tricks of the trade.
Starting your baby on solids is an exciting new phase, but knowing exactly when and how to go about it can be confusing. Dietitian Robyn Coetzee shares some tricks of the trade.
2013-11-04: Using Neocate for the first time
Information on encouraging baby to take Neocate, changes in bowel patterns and links to other information on Neocate...
Information on encouraging baby to take Neocate, changes in bowel patterns and links to other information on Neocate...
2013-10-31: Wattes forbaby Printables
Fantastic, colourful charts and brochures for healthy eating ideas during pregnancy and feeding advice for babies and toddlers, introducing solids, fussy eating, bottle feeding and more....
Fantastic, colourful charts and brochures for healthy eating ideas during pregnancy and feeding advice for babies and toddlers, introducing solids, fussy eating, bottle feeding and more....
GRSNNZ & Crying Over Spilt Milk are funded by:
2013-11-16: Lottery Grants
"Mission / Te Whakatakanga: To ensure empowered communities, community well-being and a sense of nationhood; and to ensure Treaty of Waitangi obligations are fulfilled."
"Mission / Te Whakatakanga: To ensure empowered communities, community well-being and a sense of nationhood; and to ensure Treaty of Waitangi obligations are fulfilled."
Health
2015-01-02: 15 Dos and Don'ts for Helping a Friend With a Sick Child in the Hospital
By Dr. Karin L. Smithson, Therapist, Motivational Speaker. Brave Mom of 3. Co-Founder, TheFatherlessDaughterProject.com - DoctorKarin.com (Huffpost Healthy Living)
By Dr. Karin L. Smithson, Therapist, Motivational Speaker. Brave Mom of 3. Co-Founder, TheFatherlessDaughterProject.com - DoctorKarin.com (Huffpost Healthy Living)
2019-01-12: Allergy Testing and Diagnosis Auckland Hospital Immunology
Includes info on allergy testing, food challenge and harms of unproven allergy tests
Includes info on allergy testing, food challenge and harms of unproven allergy tests
2014-07-05: Checklist: Reflux Symptoms in Infants and Children under the age of 2 years
Word Document by the Australian Support Organisation "Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc" to "assists parents to record their concerns and provide a framework for a productive discussion with their medical professionals".
Word Document by the Australian Support Organisation "Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc" to "assists parents to record their concerns and provide a framework for a productive discussion with their medical professionals".
2016-04-27: Childhood reflux, low iron and anaemia - Reflux Infants Association Inc (RISA)
"Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world..."
"Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world..."
2019-01-12: Commerce Commision issues advice to alternative allergy treatment providers
The Commerce Commission is urging alternative health providers to review their claims about diagnosing and curing allergies, particularly to food, to ensure they do not breach the Fair Trading Act.
The Commerce Commission is urging alternative health providers to review their claims about diagnosing and curing allergies, particularly to food, to ensure they do not breach the Fair Trading Act.
2016-04-27: Danger Signs Baby and Child Sickness
Well Child Tamariki Ora and other Health Organisation collaborative resource - in English and Maori
Well Child Tamariki Ora and other Health Organisation collaborative resource - in English and Maori
2014-07-05: Infant Reflux and Aerophagia Associated with the Maxillary Lip-tie 1 and Ankyloglossia (Tongue-tie)
A couple of parents have suggested that we add information on tongue-tie to our website as this contributed to their baby's reflux.
A couple of parents have suggested that we add information on tongue-tie to our website as this contributed to their baby's reflux.
2014-01-21: Parent to Parent
"Parent to Parent connects parents with trained volunteer Support Parents who have a child or family member with the same or similar condition, or are experiencing a similar issue."
"Parent to Parent connects parents with trained volunteer Support Parents who have a child or family member with the same or similar condition, or are experiencing a similar issue."
2014-10-09: Park & Ride to Christchurch Hospital
“Hospital car parking at Christchurch Hospital and Christchurch Women's Hospital is changing - Plan your trip! Canterbury DHB's new PARK AND RIDE shuttle service will start on Tuesday 28 October” 2014
“Hospital car parking at Christchurch Hospital and Christchurch Women's Hospital is changing - Plan your trip! Canterbury DHB's new PARK AND RIDE shuttle service will start on Tuesday 28 October” 2014
2015-09-15: Signs and Symptoms Associated With Primary Tooth Eruption: A Clinical Trial of Nonpharmacological Remedies
From Medscape
From Medscape
2015-01-20: Your Child's Hospital or Daystay Admission - Starship Children's Health
For anyone who might have an admission to hospital - this doesn't provide information on reflux surgery.
For anyone who might have an admission to hospital - this doesn't provide information on reflux surgery.
Parenting
2013-12-01: Ask Dr Sears
"AskDrSears.com is intended to help parents become better informed consumers of health care." I have linked straight to the info. on sleep because this is what I found useful!
"AskDrSears.com is intended to help parents become better informed consumers of health care." I have linked straight to the info. on sleep because this is what I found useful!
2013-11-29: Sleep Advice and Sleep Articles - The Sleep Store
"Our information covers a range of sleep philosophies and we encourage you to read everything relevant and find the information which sits well with your family's parenting philosophy."
"Our information covers a range of sleep philosophies and we encourage you to read everything relevant and find the information which sits well with your family's parenting philosophy."
Gastric Reflux
2014-06-15: CTV Canterbury Live - National Infant Gastric Reflux Awareness Week
...with Roslyn Ballantyne (National Coordinator, GRSNNZ) and Judy Arnold (Infant and Child Consultant)
...with Roslyn Ballantyne (National Coordinator, GRSNNZ) and Judy Arnold (Infant and Child Consultant)
2014-06-15: Expert's view: Reflux - Essential Mums
"Robyn Shaw ia a specialist paediatrician involved in the medical care of babies and children of all ages." NB: Silent Reflux is a term not used by many medical professionals in NZ any longer and is now called GORD.
"Robyn Shaw ia a specialist paediatrician involved in the medical care of babies and children of all ages." NB: Silent Reflux is a term not used by many medical professionals in NZ any longer and is now called GORD.
Safety
2017-10-03: Safe Sleep Recommendations: Parents Are Not Buying Them - Medscape
"New insights from focus groups show that the reasons many parents do not put their babies to sleep safely include thinking sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) "is fate" or "the will of God" and believing their baby is the exception to the rule."
"New insights from focus groups show that the reasons many parents do not put their babies to sleep safely include thinking sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) "is fate" or "the will of God" and believing their baby is the exception to the rule."
Products
Products will be listed at the discretion of the GRSNNZ Committee. This list is intended to be used for informative purposes only and not be interpreted as recommendations. Please contact us if you have a concern.
2014-12-31: Baby Bouncer
See the above link for an example of a bouncer. When choosing baby equipment is is important the baby's back is straight without the head drooping forward, and that it is not used for long periods of time.
See the above link for an example of a bouncer. When choosing baby equipment is is important the baby's back is straight without the head drooping forward, and that it is not used for long periods of time.
2013-11-22: Monitors - SIDS New Zealand
"Monitoring can increase or decrease the parents' stress. The monitor can either be an inconvenience or a security. It can allow the parent restful sleep or it may alarm and disturb their sleep."
"Monitoring can increase or decrease the parents' stress. The monitor can either be an inconvenience or a security. It can allow the parent restful sleep or it may alarm and disturb their sleep."
2014-08-15: Pepi-Pod® sleep spaces
"The Pepi-Pod® developed to protect babies from accidental suffocation when sleeping in risk locations. However, parents have found that this simple little sleep space also helps with comforting and settling babies..."
"The Pepi-Pod® developed to protect babies from accidental suffocation when sleeping in risk locations. However, parents have found that this simple little sleep space also helps with comforting and settling babies..."
2014-12-31: Portable cots put kids at risk
"Consumer NZ tested portable cots ..." Please read the whole article.
"Consumer NZ tested portable cots ..." Please read the whole article.
Useful Websites
2013-11-07: Father and Child - Post Natal Depression
"The Father & Child Trust was founded in Christchurch in August 1997 by a group of dads who wanted to support each other as parents, bring a male perspective into child-raising and address the lack of services for New Zealand fathers." - Groups in Auc
"The Father & Child Trust was founded in Christchurch in August 1997 by a group of dads who wanted to support each other as parents, bring a male perspective into child-raising and address the lack of services for New Zealand fathers." - Groups in Auc
2013-11-07: Mothers Matter
"The most risky time to become mentally unwell is after having a baby." One of the risk factors is: "Many recent or ongoing stresses." which includes having a baby with gastric reflux.
"The most risky time to become mentally unwell is after having a baby." One of the risk factors is: "Many recent or ongoing stresses." which includes having a baby with gastric reflux.
2013-11-07: New Zealand Multiple Birth Association
"If you are expecting, or raising multiples, the NZMBA can help you! Our mission is to address the special and unique needs of families experiencing a multiple birth, by providing information and support to multiple birth clubs and members."
"If you are expecting, or raising multiples, the NZMBA can help you! Our mission is to address the special and unique needs of families experiencing a multiple birth, by providing information and support to multiple birth clubs and members."
Written by Roslyn Ballantyne, National Coordinator for © Crying Over Spilt Milk Gastric Reflux Support Network New Zealand for Parents of Infants and Children Charitable Trust November 2013.
