Infant colic itself does not directly affect a baby's development.

Relieving colic in babies can be challenging, but there are several strategies that may help.

Oligosaccharides are short chains of carbohydrates found in various foods, also known as prebiotics.

Human milk, or breast milk, is the natural milk produced by a lactating woman.

The immune system of newborns begins to develop during pregnancy and continues to strengthen after birth. However, it takes time for their immune system to fully mature.

Bifidobacteria are beneficial bacteria that naturally live in our gut. They play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy digestive system and supporting overall well-being.

A baby's gut begins to mature during pregnancy, but it continues to develop after birth as the intestines continue to grow throughout childhood until they stop growing.

2 Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) is a Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) which is a short chain of special sugar molecules, found in human breast milk.

The nutritional requirements for infants include macronutrients and essential vitamins and minerals that support their growth and development.

Your baby has beneficial, or “friendly”, bacteria in their gut, but also “bad” bacteria. The balance between these two is important for healthy digestive and immune systems.

The time it takes for baby probiotics to work can vary depending on the individual baby and the specific probiotic being used.

All babies will develop their own natural gut flora once they are born. Breast milk for example naturally contains beneficial bacteria that supports a baby's gut health.

As probiotics help support a healthy gut flora, continued use can be beneficial.

Babies can get gas for several reasons, so it’s difficult to answer broadly that all probiotics will help with alleviating gas.

Breast milk naturally contains beneficial bacteria that support a baby's gut health.

Any probiotic that is suitable for babies will state the suitable age group on the label. Look for baby probiotics that are labelled for babies ‘from birth’ on the front of pack.

Any banana of your choosing is perfect for this smoothie, however Lady Finger bananas can add an extra sweet flavour without adding honey or syrup to the mixer.

Your toddler shouldn’t notice a ‘veggie’ flavour in their smoothie. The avocado adds a creamy quality to the smoothie, whilst the spinach adds some extra colour.

For a slightly sweeter smoothie, honey, maple syrup or other fruits like mango can add some extra sweetness.

A smash cake is exactly like what it sounds - a cake intended to be smashed!

Typically, smash cakes are made to be small so your child can enjoy the whole cake to themselves.

The beauty of a smash cake is that you needn’t do anything extra special to make one – just ensure the size is small enough for your little one to enjoy as one serve!

Toppings for your banana and pineapple cake can include sliced bananas, sliced pineapples and strawberries, and for an extra wow element, edible and non-toxic flowers are a stunning choice!