Hard pellets and pain on passing stool define constipation, not frequency alone. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Introducing common allergens from around six months, and continuing regularly, reduces allergy risk. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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An impaired skin barrier causes dry, itchy, inflamed patches, often on the face and joint creases. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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White patches inside the mouth that do not wipe away can indicate oral thrush. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Blocked tear ducts cause sticky eyes in many newborns and resolve within a year. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Fewer wet nappies, a sunken fontanelle, dry mouth and lethargy are the key indicators. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Fever with a non-blanching rash, neck stiffness, high-pitched cry or bulging fontanelle needs emergency care. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Periodic breathing with short pauses is normal in newborns. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Effortless posseting differs from forceful, projectile vomiting. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Routine newborn checks screen hips, and early treatment with a harness is highly effective. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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