Baby Health
Fever in Babies: The Do’s and Don’ts
Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for…
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Baby Health
When to Call a Doctor: The Do’s and Don’ts
Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
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Baby Immunisation Schedule: The Do’s and Don’ts
Routine schedules protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease, pneumococcus, rotavirus and measles. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s…
· 5 min read
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Vaccine Side Effects: The Do’s and Don’ts
Mild fever, irritability and a sore leg for 24 to 48 hours are expected and are the immune system working. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents…
· 5 min read
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Common Cold in Babies: The Do’s and Don’ts
Babies average six to eight viral infections a year as immunity develops. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Bronchiolitis: The Do’s and Don’ts
An RSV-driven infection causing wheeze and feeding difficulty, most serious under six months. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Croup: The Do’s and Don’ts
A barking cough and stridor caused by upper airway swelling, usually worse at night. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Ear Infections: The Do’s and Don’ts
Short horizontal eustachian tubes make ear infections common in babies. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: The Do’s and Don’ts
A mild viral illness causing mouth ulcers and blisters, contagious but self-limiting. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Gastroenteritis in Babies: The Do’s and Don’ts
Vomiting and diarrhoea risk dehydration quickly in small bodies. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read