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Your newborn baby's first checks - what they mean
By on 14/10/2010 14:27:41
The first few days after you've given birth, you'll see your baby being tested for all sorts of different things. Check out our guide to what test you can expect and when they'll happen
Routine tests and checks for your newbornYou've given birth and your newborn is finally in your arms. However, immediately after birth, you'll notice that your baby will be whisked aside to undergo routine checks. Don't worry, this is completely
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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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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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What is Glue Ear?
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/05/2007 02:00:17
Ear infections can create a long term hearing problem so you need to know about glue ear.
's ear passages again, using 'gromits'.This operation is completely routine, the treatment is not dangerous or uncomfortable, and should not cause undue concern.
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Cystic Fibrosis check now for all newborns
By Maria Muennich on 01/12/2007 13:06:58
Early detection should help to provide more effective health care for those babies affected by the inherited disease
Good news for soon-to-be new parents, blood spot screening for CysticFibrosis (CF) is now available to all newborn babies in the UK as part of the heel-prick test.The most common life-threatening inherited disease in the UK, Cystic Fibrosis (CF
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Baby's skin at bathtime
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 01:45:10
We want to keep our babies clean but it's important not to dry out a small child's tender new skin
enjoyable parts of your routine with your baby, you do need to keep is snappy and take special care of her skin. Caring for problem skin Once your baby is a few months old, you may find they start getting very dry skin or eczema. Use an unscented bath
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Baby and child vaccine schedule
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/11/2006 01:55:16
What vaccines protect against which diseases, and when does your baby get each injection?
booster for Td/IPV, covering Diptheria, tetanus and polio. The BCG vaccination to protect against TB, which used to be routinely given to children in their early teens, will now be replaced by targeted treatment for babies and older people who are regarded
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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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