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Allergies and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/09/2008 02:07:00
What should you look out for and what are the most likely allergies?
health professional. Remember that babies are experiencing many new things in their first year which will sometimes produce a short-lived, harmless physical reaction that often goes unnoticed by the child himself. Sources of allergiesAnyone can develop
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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 11:42:36
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
reaction: blotchy, raised red rashes, itchy patches and swelling around the mouth or possibly the eyes.Do not worry that your child has an allergy or a related serious condition or offer medication until you have spoken to a health professional. Remember
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Babies: Colds, allergies and asthma
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2007 01:03:09
New research suggests that babies who have lower respiratory viral infections in their first year may be more likely to develop asthma.
on to develop asthma.The study looked at 200 children and tracked their progress. A child who had a lower respiratory viral infection early on and who developed an allergy before they were two years old, was three to four times more likely to develop asthma
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Baby eczema
By Kimberley Smith on 17/09/2010 01:33:41
Eczema is a common baby skin complaint and can be sore, itchy and disrupt sleep. Here's how to recognise it and deal with it.
even bleed. Babies are most likely to get eczema around their joints, on their scalp, chest or forehead but it can occur anywhere. What causes baby eczema? Sometimes eczema can be caused by a food allergy, but in the early months your baby
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Coeliac disease and your baby need to know
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/05/2012 16:56:56
From the symptoms to what foods to avoid, find out the essentials about coeliac disease and you baby
to avoid foods including gluten and foods that may trigger other allergies, such as eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds.Once your baby is 6 months old you can start to introduce gluten as a regular part of his or her diet. This will make it easier
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Keeping a healthy home in winter
By Maria Muennich on 03/10/2010 08:17:54
In colder weather we usually close the windows and reach for the thermostat to keep our homes warm and welcoming, but our health can suffer along with our indoor air quality as a result
, so what do we need to keep in mind when using the central heating through the winter months if we want our families to stay healthy?The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum temperature of 18°C indoors, and advises that keeping rooms below 16
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Babies and the common cold
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2010 01:56:20
Colds, coughs and sniffles are much more common for babies than adults. Find out how to help your little one stay healthy and get better soon when she does catch a bug
be linked to allergies and asthmaWhat is baby croup and how do you treat it?Prevent your baby getting ill with these winter health tips
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