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New babies and eyecare
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2009 02:07:02
When your new baby is being bathed or washed, there is no need to vigoursly wash her face, and be careful of her eyes.
of teething) might get sticky eyes or even suffer from conjuctivitis.Keeping eyes cleanIn a normal day, a new baby will cry many times. This is no reflection of an unhappy child but most often the only method of communication. It also means that tears
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Cradle Cap
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/10/2008 01:04:36
Dry patches on a baby's head are not uncommon, but what can you do about them?
's scalp to soften the flakes and then use a mild shampoo when bathing your baby, gently rubbing the scalp or using a very soft baby brush to stroke away at the affected area. (Try to avoid too many baths as this may dry out a new baby's skin, but during
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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
.)It might be cooler in the night than it is at bedtime (for example, in winter if the heating is timed to go off when it's adult bedtime not baby's, or in the autumn and spring it might stay warmer from late sun coming through the window but get chilly once
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Babies and hot weather
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/06/2006 00:15:25
Just as you do, your baby will feel the heat in hot weather – and need to dress and drink liquids appropriately.
has a chance to do this.You're already aware of the importance of making sure your baby isn't too hot or cold in bed or the bath, but at this time of the year, your heart goes out to babies who have to be kept covered up but not too hot.Keeping out
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What is colic?
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/01/2009 01:19:31
The crying bouts of colic can be as hard on mum and dad as they seem on a young baby, so how can parents deal with colic?
About 20 per cent of all babies will experience colic to a greater or lesser degree, in their first few months. Through their suffering, their parents are put through the mill, too. What is colic?Colic (or a 'colicky baby') refers to a newborn baby
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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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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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