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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?
of coughing and crying, or his cough continues and does not seem to ease off once you have him sitting with you in a humid room for more than 20 minutes, call your doctor or NHS Direct on 0845 4647.It is very rare, but your child's condition may be an illness
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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?
baby's temperature stays above 38 degress C for some time or is touching 40 degrees C or over, you should call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or your GP as soon as possible as overheating can cause your baby to have a fit or convulsions even if the reason
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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.
of this by the age of 3 and after she turns 1, it's likely the worst of the symptoms will be over. Treating baby eczema • Laundry Non-bio washing products, especially ones which are developed for sensitive skin or specifically for babies can really help. It
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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
members of the family have the condition then children have a 1 in 10 chance of getting it, according to Coeliac UK.How is it treated?Coeliac disease is treated by following a strict gluten-free diet so forms of gluten must be cut out. 'Gluten' describes
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