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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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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
to use.If you are not sure if the problem is thrush, ask at your next weighing session at your baby clinic or ask your local pharmacist. If you suspect it is thrush you may just want to make an appointment with your doctor straight away to get a
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New Baby: Umbilical Cord Care
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/09/2008 00:43:45
Caring for your baby's healing cord stump in the days after birth
to become normal skin over a day or two. If you think it looks a little too raw, take your baby to the doctor just to get it checked out (or ask your midwife to have a look if you have not yet been discharged from her care). Some parents now consider taking
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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?
they are ready, or if the cradle cap persists for longer than two or three months.If the cradle cap persists and does not just come and go from time to time, you may want to ask your pharmacist for a recommended treatment or go to your doctor to get a medicated
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Cranial Osteopathy and babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2009 00:28:54
This popular therapy has been linked to releasing tension in new babies and helping with unsettled infants, sleep problems and 'colic'.
was taking him to a witch doctor or something!) did comment a few months later on how contented he was and that perhaps the therapy might have made a difference.When my daughter was born, I didn’t hesitate in taking her too. What did I have to lose, except
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Cough Medicines for Babies and Children
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/03/2009 02:21:20
New research suggests some infant medicines aren't effective, but which ones are still reliable if your child has a cough or a cold?
days, see you doctor.Read more on babies and the common cold.Are any cough medicines worth using?Single ingredient pain relief medicines are not affected by this announcement. In addition to the advice above, you can use the following medicines
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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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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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