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•Colic

•Sticky eyes

•Milia (or baby pimples)

•Cradle cap

•Oral thrush

•Skin rashes.

Common causes of excess mucus at this age are:

•Sensitivity to dairy and soy-based formula milk;

•A lot of dairy and grain products in the diet of a breastfeeding mom;

•A cold, dry climate;

•Immunisation;

•Unduly early introduction of baby cereal in an attempt to get Baby to sleep longer and better at night.

Take note of the following tips:

•Restrict dairy in your diet if nursing.

•Change Baby’s formula to a special allergy or intolerance milk formula.

•Add 5 drops of Eucalyptus oil to Baby’s bath water while running in the hot water: the soothing vapours will promote opening of the airways.

•In cold dry climates run a warm-air humidifier overnight. Add a few drops of Eucalyptus oil. Clean the humidifier thoroughly each morning to prevent bacterial growth.

•Do not give cereal at this early stage.

•See the Health section of this guide for tips relating to immunisation.