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Babies and Thrush
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/10/2008 02:10:04
Babies can get oral thrush soon after birth - how to spot it and how to treat it
prescription.If you are breastfeeding and your baby has oral thrush it is possible this will spread to your breasts, making them uncomfortable - especially in the early weeks when other problems like mastitis can also make feeding a troubling time for you
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The first tummy bugs
By ThinkBaby on 19/04/2009 02:04:59
As your baby begins to develop her immune system a tummy bug or two is quite common
doctor can prescribe you sachets of rehydrating salts to make up with water. Breastfeeding mums may be so used to runny poohs that it's difficult to recognise diarrhea, but a give-away for diarrhea is the smell: breastfed baby pooh usually smells alright
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Baby Health: Diarrhoea
By ThinkBaby on 18/06/2009 13:34:56
When is runny baby poo normal and when should you call the doctor?
When your baby appears to be unwell, it can be easy to panic but nine times out of 10 there’ll be nothing to worry about. Still, it’s a good idea to know the basics of baby health. For an idea of what bowel movements are normal in the first six
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Know-how: Baby Poo
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/09/2009 01:23:57
What colour should baby poo be? And how many filled nappies a day is normal?
- everywhere!What colour is baby's poo?As a new parent, you will be amazed at how interesting a newborn's poo can be!Unfortunately, your baby's first nappy is also one of his scariest! This is because the first stool is a result of all the things he has
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Know-how: Baby Snuffles
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/11/2007 01:36:06
Heavy breathing and noisy gurgles aren't always a sign of a baby cold, but what might these sounds relate to?
In winter it is easy for babies to pick up colds and runny noses just like the rest of the family. For ideas about how to keep sickness at bay, make sure you check out our tips for winter family health. If a baby less than six weeks old develops a
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Know-how: Blood Spot Test
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/02/2008 01:21:58
This blood test, taken from all newborn babies, checks for serious conditions which may need urgent treatment
small pin prick but comforting through cuddles or breastfeeding will quickly soothe him or her. The mark is small and your midwife will advise you about suitable after care (if any is needed).When is the Blood Spot test taken?The Blood Spot test
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Being prepared for baby immunisations
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/07/2006 01:07:37
From two months onwards there are a series of injections it's important to have done. How can you help your baby through these?
after an appointment. It is ideal, if you are breastfeeding, to try to nurse your baby and relax him or her as much as possible. The needles will upset them a little, but a baby is usually quickly comforted. No fun for youIt is no fun for you, either
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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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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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Babies and the common cold
By Maria Muennich on 12/11/2010 01:56:20
Colds, coughs and sniffles are much more common for babies than adults. Find out how to help your little one stay healthy and get better soon when she does catch a bug
for them to suffer through as many as six colds in their first year, even more if they exposed to older children day-to-day. . There are things you can do to try and limit colds, such as following these winter health tips for the whole family, keeping your
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