Up to 20% of parents report problems with their baby’s crying in the first few months of life, whilst up to 30% report problems with sleep including difficulties settling their baby to sleep at the start of the night and re-settling them overnight. Many parents feel exhausted and sometimes frustrated by these issues which may or may not have a medical cause.
Infant feeding problems are common issues that can affect the nutrition and growth of babies.
Raisingchildren.net.au, provides parents and carers with free, reliable, scientifically validated information about pregnancy, raising children from birth to 18 years and caring for yourself as a parent or carer. This information helps parents and carers keep their children healthy and developing well. Designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try, the content is easy to find and easy to digest. They have answers to hundreds of parenting questions, where and when you need them.
The articles, videos and interactive resources are tailored to different ages and stages, taking you from nurturing a newborn to raising a confident, resilient teen. Raisingchildren.net.au is there for you, every step of your parenting journey.
If at any stage of your baby’s development you are concerned about your baby’s excessive crying or feeding problems, it is important that you contact your GP or Paediatrician for medical advice.
Useful Resources
Click the Useful Resources button to access further information on various conditions and treatments at our Paediatrics resources page.