Advice for your Baby - 6 to 8 Months

There is likely to be slight differences in poo between babies depending on their age and what food or milk is being consumed. While infrequent bowel motions may be an indication of constipation, it is not always the case in infants.

It is important to know what to expect in a nappy so you can then know when your baby’s poo is abnormal and may need healthcare professional advice. Diarrhoea is characterised by very frequent, liquid stools and may be the result of an illness or infection.

Many illnesses in infancy are caused by either viral or bacterial infections and your doctor can help establish which type of infection your baby has and how to possibly treat them. It is important to help your baby fight infections on their own where possible.

Otitis media is one of the most common infections in children under 2. 

Fortunately parents do not have daily reminders of the chronic debilitation and deaths caused by diseases such as whooping cough, polio, measles and diphtheria. So as a parent, you may question whether there is a need to immunise your child.

Thrush is a fungal infection and can be found in your baby’s mouth, nappy area or under the chin. The fungus lives on the skin and usually causes no harm, but when conditions are favourable, it thrives and causes havoc.

The age your baby gets teeth varies greatly from child to child. For most, baby teeth begin erupting anywhere from 6 to 9 months of age.

Your baby’s poo lets you know how well their digestive system is performing, and what is ‘normal’ is a source of common confusion for most parents. Basically, what goes in one end will determine what comes out the other!