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Do babies need to drink water?
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/07/2009 01:25:00
For young babies, milk should be all they need, but are there times when cool, boiled water is good for them?
The World Health Organisation's drive to send out a global message that 'breast is best', means that the official line is: even if a baby is thirsty in warm weather, they do not need anything other than breastmilk.Breastmilk is indeed all a baby
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What is croup?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/11/2010 01:46:58
Coughing and breathing difficulties are always a worry in babies and children, but a croup cough sounds even worse. What is croup, and what should you do if your child gets it?
but comfortable, whilst creating a steamy atmosphere with a boiling kettle (lid off so the whistle isn't upsetting), or by using a pan of boiling water. This helps to create steamy air for your child to breathe in. Alternatively, take your baby into the bathroom
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Baby Medicines: Ibuprofen or Paracetamol?
By Debra Stottor on 25/09/2008 01:18:14
Which is best for your baby if he or she is unwell?
alternating the two drugs could help, which some GPs already recommend. But guidelines published last year by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) say that, due to the lack of evidence, the two drugs should not be given together
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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?
different answers – we do understand the important of avoiding food intolerances that could cause our children at least great discomfort, and at worst, serious health problems or even fatal exposure.In an urgent situation, if your child begins to choke
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Baby Temperatures
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/04/2006 13:48:32
What does your baby's temperature tell you? How should you take her temperature and what is normal?
get to place across your child's head aren't always reliable and taking an underarm temperature can be awkward. Many health professionals use an ear thermometer which gives a quick digital reading. (Check the instructions carefully as taking
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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.
's also better to dry your clothes outside on a line if possible, rather than in the tumble dryer when you can. • Bathtime Don't scrub or over-clean your baby's skin too zealously. Ask your pharmacist or GP for an alternative to soap that cleans more
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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
and substitute foods that have gluten with gluten-free alternatives. How do I know if my baby has coeliac disease?The symptoms may develop after you have started weaning your baby onto cereals that contain gluten.Celiac disease can only be diagnosed once gluten
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