I am not sure why he didn't refer you to the hospital one...perhaps it's an age thing? I know that the programme Mikey will be in to get assessed is for older kids (they have picnics and stuff as part of the assessment). I would be very interested to know, actually. I hope it isn't because they aren't any good...

Low muscle tone only becomes evident when they are older. Clumsiness, slow to reach physical milestones like walking - that sort of thing. DS walks with a strange gait and he walks heavily on his arches - so not really something you would pick up that early. It is largely hereditary and does rectify itself over time...they just need to get more exercise than the average kid. May be worth an ask if it is related to anything gastric complaints?

Have you asked him why he is being so hasty with the NGT? It sounds awfully premature, especially with only being on the 50th percentile. Perhaps he has a legitimate reason? If he / his reasoning doesn't sit well with you, I would be looking at getting a second opinion (the first paed we saw was an absolute shocker!). It's your kid, your instinct and you really need to feel comfortable with the care you / your son are in and the advice you are being given.

Your DS sounds so much like mine and, at 4.5 months, we noticed a marked improvement in him. He was such an unhappy little chap during those early months and it was almost overnight that he became a happier, more content boy.