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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?
Babies and young children can't actually tell you when they feel pain, but a high temperature is a key way to spot possible danger or illness quickly.Recent research in Australia showed that many parents did not know what constituted a high
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Baby's Room Temperature
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/01/2009 02:02:51
Whilst most people understand it's important not to let their baby's room get too hot, it's vital not to let it get too cold, either
Whether your are dressing your baby in winter or caring for your baby in hot weather, a safe room temperature for your baby's bedtime remains pretty much the same: 18 degrees C. (NHS Direct recommend keeping the room between 16 and 20 degrees C
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Safe sleeping temperatures for babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/11/2010 02:25:36
When seasons become unexpectedly warmer or cooler, your habits can be caught out. But what is safe for sleeptime?
Whether your are dressing your baby in winter or caring for your baby in hot weather, a safe room temperature for your baby's bedtime remains pretty much the same: 18°C. (NHS Direct recommend keeping the room between 16 and 20°C.)It might
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Mums warned to avoid hot public transport with babies
By Jayne Braithwaite on 03/08/2011 15:17:03
Heat wave causes baking temperatures on tubes and trains that could be dangerous for small babies
Parents have been warned to avoid taking their babies on hot public transport during the heat wave. As temperatures soar to around 30˚C in some areas, experts are concerned they could cause babies and toddlers to become dehydrated or suffer from
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Bath safety: call for thermostat valves on taps
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/03/2006 02:24:39
MPs call for law to force new and refurbished homes in England to have valves fitted to control bath water temperatures and keep babies and children safe.
recommendsBath water should not be hotter than 43 degrees CThis temperature should be lowered to around 32 degrees for babies and childrenTest the temperature with your elbow not your fingersTake your baby out of the bath if you are going to adjust
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Dressing your baby in winter
By ThinkBaby on 02/11/2010 10:00:00
Making sure your baby isn't too hot or cold is essential indoors and out.
a stripped-off or a fully wrapped-up option is not very flexible. Although it is true that cold hands and feet aren’t a true gauge of your baby’s temperature, they should be covered just as regularly as the baby’s head, when out in cold conditions
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Buyer's Guide to Baby Thermometers
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/01/2008 02:47:15
With vaccinations, minor ailments and even teething causing raised temperatures, you'll be amazed how useful a family thermometer can be, from birth
than many other silly things like the surface-clean only playmat) because a baby doesn't have to be seriously ill to get a raised temperature. Baby temperature can be affected by many things as well as serious illness:Teething can push up their body
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Winter health tips for baby and family
By Maria Muennich on 22/11/2010 01:52:19
Keep your baby healthy, warm and comfortable into the winter months
With winter right around the corner, if you have young babies and children it's particularly important to be prepared for chilly days. Whether you're not sure where to start with keeping your newborn at a safe temperature or you could do with some
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How your pregnant bump loves your unborn baby
By Liz Stansfield on 11/11/2010 11:30:40
Find out the reassuring ways your growing bump is helping your baby to form and develop from the moment you conceive
Your bump looks after your babyIf you’re reading this with a growing baby bump, your body will be working overtime to produce your unborn baby within. But what’s going on in there? From keeping her warm at night, to developing millions of brain
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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?
or there is a history of it in your family, seek medical advice before giving it.What else can I do to relieve a fever?Medicine need not be your first line of defence when your baby has a temperature, although if she is obviously in discomfort or has had febrile
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