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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.
getting a UV-protective tent for feeding and nap-times.If you have your baby in a sling or carrier, cover her head with a muslin cloth or something similar that's light and unoppressive, for the times when you can't be in the shade.Slings and carriers
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Newborns and jaundice
By Sarah Lawson on 10/11/2006 01:44:19
Jaundice, to a greater or lesser degree, is a feature for many new babies. But what is it and should it be a cause for concern?
of this bilirubin.Is jaundice a cause for concern?In most cases, slight jaundice is not a worry and will clear in a few days. Any pediatrician, midwife or health visitor you see during this time should be able to gauge whether the problem is clearing up or needs
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New Baby: Gurgles, Hiccups and Sneezes
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/01/2009 02:28:58
What noises does a new baby make - and are they all normal?
temperature, your child is unlikely to be suffering from a cold. Instead, a sneeze or even an outburst of a few sneezes in a row, will most likely be caused by dust or bright light (just as our noses are sometimes irritated) or, in the earliest days, still
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New guidelines to check for baby jaundice
By Kimberley Smith on 20/05/2010 13:55:38
Blood tests for all newborn babies with suspected jaundice recommended by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has announced guidelines to change the way newborns are checked for jaundice. A very common condition that is harmless in most cases, jaundice is developed by around 80% of premature
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Teenager fakes pregnancy for school project
By sophie medway on 26/04/2011 14:38:45
US teen fakes being pregnant for six months to study prejudices and reactions of her friends and teachers
, especially in light of claims that TV shows such as “Teen Mom” glamorise teenage pregnancy.At a tense school assembly, Gaby read out statements made by other students while they believed she was having a baby. She then took off her pregnancy belly
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Beach sun safety for babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/08/2009 01:49:03
Even when babies and children are safe by your side, the sun is still their biggest danger
, there are important safety issues they need to be protected from: the sun's rays, for a start.Suncare for babies and childrenAcross the ThinkBaby site, there are useful articles to help make your trips out with your baby or toddler safer:Keep safe in the heat
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How Pain Relief Affects Your Baby
By ThinkBaby on 06/04/2009 01:35:29
In labour pain relief can ensure that your birth is less stressful for you and for your child, but are there any health pros and cons for your new baby?
you feeling a little light-headed and sick.PethidineThis drug takes about 20 minutes to kick in and lasts for two to four hours. It can make you feel sick and drowsy. The timing of this drug is significant. If it's given too close to delivery, it can
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Winter health tips
By Maria Muennich on 30/10/2010 13:15:41
Keeping your family healthy and happy through the bleaker, virus-rampant months
before you go to bed. Make time to fit in some form of relaxation into your day, or at least week, if you can combine this relaxation with light exercise (such as swimming, tai chi, yoga, relaxing walk) then you kill two birds with one stone. Keep a
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Overheating and winter clothes
By Sarah Lawson on 08/11/2010 02:27:45
Be aware of your baby's needs when wrapping up warm for winter weather
and easier for your baby to move in. (They are also easier to wash!)Your baby's head is unlikely to boast a full-on hairdo yet, and it needs to be kept warm or protected from the glare of the sun by a hat. Try to buy light cotton hats rather than wooly ones
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Baby's Sickness: When to Call the Doctor
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/06/2008 00:32:34
Many babies go through periods when they are unwell for a day or even just a few hours, but when does sickness require GP attention?
Although most babies, happily, don't suffer serious illness in their early months, it's always good to have an overview of Baby Health & Safety.Baby sickness can be caused quite easily and doesn't always mean your child is seriously unwell. After
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