During one of our visits to London, Xene and I, along with Sarah fro Boo Roo and Tigger Too attended a very informative, but fun session about Colief.
After listening to Hannah from Budding Smiles talk very honestly and openly about her first few months with little Toby, I realised how lucky I have been with all seven of mine when they were little, yes we had sleepless and restless nights, I spent LONG hours up feeding, but I have never experienced things like colic or reflux.
The Colief Playdate certainly gave me a better understanding and further knowledge on the subject of colic and also the importance of taking Vitamin D drops, this will certainly help me in my job as a breastfeeding practitioner too.
Colief® Infant Drop
Constant crying and seeing your baby distressed can be heartbreaking and isolating for any parent. With no clear answers, and countless sleepless nights, it can sometimes feel like you have nowhere to turn to for help.
On the market since 1999, scientifically proven Colief Infant Drops contain lactase, a naturally occurring enzyme which helps relieve the suffering of colic caused by temporary lactose intolerance – common in many babies as their digestive systems develop. Adding a few drops to a baby’s milk or mum’s breast milk helps to break down the lactose which some babies can’t digest, easing their pain and reducing their tears.
The only lactase enzyme with clinical studies supporting its efficacy, Colief Infant Drops is the most commonly prescribed treatment for colicky symptoms and is widely recommended by health visitors.
Topping up your colicky baby’s lactase levels is a sensible first step to tackling their symptoms naturally.
But we know that all babies are different and not every case of colic is caused by temporary lactose intolerance. You could try a one-week trial of Colief Infant Drops to help diagnose whether sensitivity to milk-sugar lactose could be the problem.
As I mentioned, my children have never suffered with Colic, but I know of plenty of babies that have.
Colief® Baby Scalp Oil
Babies are known for their super-soft skin, but they can often develop dry or flaky scalps, particularly in their first year. While cradle cap rarely troubles your baby and may eventually clear up on its own, most parents look for gentle solutions to treat it.
Developed by Colief, experts in baby health, Colief Baby Scalp Oil helps soften and clear the scalp of flakes or scaly skin. Made with nourishing rosehip oil, healing chamomile and Vitamin E to protect, Colief Baby Scalp Oil gently moisturises and soothes your baby’s skin and scalp – naturally relieving the symptoms of cradle cap and increasing you and your baby’s feelings of contentment.
Viggo still suffers from cradle cap now, so I can’t wait to give this a try and report back how it is doing.
Colief® Vitamin D Drops
Government advice is that certain groups, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and children from six months to five years of age, should take vitamin D supplements. This is because most people get little vitamin D in their diet and the UK climate means that for much of the year only low levels of vitamin D can be obtained from the sun.
Developed by Colief, experts in baby health, Colief Vitamin D3 Drops is a natural supplement giving you the reassurance that both you and your baby are getting the right amount of vitamin D, vital for developing strong teeth and bones and a healthy immune system. Topping up your baby’s vitamin D levels also protects them from the more serious effects of deficiency, such as the childhood bone disorder rickets.
Offered in the preferred form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), in a pure coconut oil base with no added ingredients, each 20ml bottle of Colief Vitamin D3 Drops provides a five-month supply for infants and children and a four-month supply for pregnant or breastfeeding women. These vitamin D3 Drops can be mixed with food or a drink, or given/taken directly by mouth.
When I was pregnant with Viggo, it was the first time that my midwife had questioned if I was taking Vitamin D, which I found quite surprising as I have been a breastfeeding mum or pregnant, for most of the last 18 years. It will definitely be something that I will be checking the mums I work with are aware of.
As well as learning all about the brilliant Colief products we had a great time at the playdate, Viggo unfortunately was poorly that day, so he wasn’t able to come and join in the fun, but I think Xene enjoyed herself helping out in the baby area, as she is so used to all her siblings!