Infant paracetamol and ibuprofen are dosed by weight and age, and never combined without advice. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Choking, burns, febrile seizures and falls are the four scenarios worth rehearsing. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Grapes, cherry tomatoes, nuts, popcorn and hard raw vegetables are the highest-risk foods. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Babies under six months should be kept out of direct sun rather than relying on sunscreen. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Snoring with pauses and effortful breathing during sleep warrants review. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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PND affects around one in eight parents, including fathers. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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A persistent squint after three months needs an ophthalmology referral. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Faltering growth is a pattern across weeks, not a single low reading. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Most childhood infections are viral, so antibiotics are unhelpful and carry side effects. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Bring the red book, medicines, a comforter and phone charger. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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