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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
of Paediatrics and Child Health.Professor Blair also warned that the younger babies were, the worse the effects could be as they have not yet developed a way to regulate their own temperature.Also in the news…Keeping your baby safe in the hot weatherHot holiday
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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.
temperature without the safety bubble of the womb. However, you should still tap in to what feels comfortable to you in order to gauge what is right for her. You might be on a warm hospital ward in the middle of winter, so the rich red knitwear you got at your
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Toddler First Aid: Burns
By ThinkBaby on 15/02/2008 00:55:29
Babies and toddlers' skin burn very easily and all but the minor burns will require some kind of medical attention
with your elbow (not your hand) or a bath thermometer before putting your baby or toddler in the bathUse a fireguard if you have an open fireTurn down your radiators to a safe temperature or use radiator guardsEither keep your toddler securely away from your
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Tippitoes' Top Baby Safety Tips
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/06/2009 01:18:09
For Child Safety Week, we asked baby products specialists Tippitoes to give us some advice on their customers' biggest infant safety concerns
Tippitoes is a firm believer in the value of Child Safety Week. Before you know it, your baby will be on the move, therefore ensuring the home has been child proofed is a vital early stage of parenting. A great way to vet your home for any
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Campaign launched to ensure parents know how to recognise common lung infection
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2011 14:31:32
A third of children will catch bronchiolitis before their first birthday – know the signs
who are already ill. If you notice any of the symptoms, it’s best to visit your GP or take your little one to A&E to be sure.Also in the news...Baby coughs - what you need to know10 signs your baby's cough could be more seriousEssential winter health
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Teething and pain relief
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/08/2009 00:04:24
When do your baby's first teeth appear and how can you help ease your child's pain.
between six and 12 months anyway, and this coincides with the time they will suffer from their first bouts of teething.Some babies may also have a raised temperature, although there is some disagreement among heath professionals as to whether this is a
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What is the Pneumococcal vaccine?
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2006 02:18:42
The NHS have introduced a new vaccine for babies called PCV or the Pneumococcal vaccine. What is it and who should have the jab?
will want to ensure your child does not have an illness with a fever. This is purely because many vaccines carry a slight chance that they will temporarily raise the child's temperature, and a baby who is already hot might therefore go beyond the 39 degress
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Safety for a young baby
By ThinkBaby on 28/11/2008 02:38:19
How to keep your baby safe in the early months
is most common at night – check his temperature by placing your hand on his chest rather than checking his hands or feetOnly use natural fibres for your baby’s bedding, layer bedding so you can easily take layers off or on and use flat, fitted sheets
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Know-how: MMR vaccine
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/10/2007 01:59:32
Although the MMR jab has courted some controversy, experts are convinced of its safety and its importance
taking their children to have the jab (at 12 months and a booster at four years). Since then the work which questioned the vaccine's safety has been discredited because one of the areas of study was being paid for in a manner which constituted 'a conflict
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Diarrhoea in toddlers
By Maria Muennich on 16/11/2007 13:28:24
When is a loose stool more than a loose stool, and what should be done to treat diarrhoea?
that are renowned for causing constipation, like bananas, may help firm up stools.Calling the doctorIf your toddler has any of the following, as well as diarrhoea, then you should call your doctor:A high temperature (over 38 degrees)Dehydration - Signs of mild
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