Faltering Growth

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

It is normal for infants to lose up to 10% of their birthweight in the early days; they should return to birthweight by 3 weeks. For any child losing weight, assess: feeding, wet and dirty nappies and behaviour. Check the child is being weighed on a hard surface and plotted on the right centile chart (i.e. for breastfed/bottlefed babies).

Faltering growth is not a reason to stop breastfeeding. Refer to the infant feeding team if any concerns in a breastfeeding mother; do NOT suggest top-ups or switching to formula without consulting the infant feeding team. If immediate concerns that the child is unwell or there is an underlying disorder, refer to paediatrics.

For more information about diagnosing, monitoring weight and managing faltering growth, see the NICE guidelines

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