Up to one in seven people in the UK is thought to be lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance (LI) is the body's inability to produce enough of the enzyme lactase in the digestive tract. Without it, lactose (the natural sugar in milk and other dairy

Health visitor Dawn says...Cow's milk intolerance is an adverse reaction to either the protein component of milk or to lactose - a naturally occurring sugar in cows' milk. Some babies have a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is made by cells

in milk, which results in a gut spasm, causing discomfort.”But there are other theories that indicate rapid feeding, wind, food intolerance, or even too much air getting into a baby’s feed, could be to blame. What can you do?An inconsolable baby who cries

is overactive possible symptoms include weight loss despite an increased appetite, heart palpitations, insomnia, and intolerance of heat.’If you experience any of these symptoms after birth and are worried, speak to your GP.

large sheet is a good idea to stop too much mess on the floor, plus cups and straws with lidsHang onto any packaging so parents with children who have allergies or food intolerances can check ingredientsGoody bags:Take-home treats can be tricky

to suffer as bottle-fed babies. Do not be tempted to stop breastfeeding in an attempt to rule out allergies or intolerances or to see how much milk your baby is getting. The chances are there will be no effect on the colic.Likewise, breastfed babies

useful.A: At 18 months old, it is unlikely that your daughter is suffering from Colic. If she is presenting with colic-like symptoms at this age you should seek further medical advice as your daughter may be suffering from lactose intolerance. She

, have it! Pain and tiredness together can be intolerable, so you might just need something to help you relax or sleep. There are lots of options available. It's also important to be comfortable in your surroundings, because if you're less stressed, you