Baby Health
Fever in Babies: Myths vs Facts
Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for…
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Baby Health
Baby Teething and Fever While Travelling
Teething causes mild irritability and drooling but does not cause high fever. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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When to Call a Doctor: Myths vs Facts
Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
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Vitamin D for Babies While Travelling
Breastfed babies need a daily vitamin D supplement, and formula-fed babies need one once feeds drop below 500 ml. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents managing a…
· 5 min read
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Baby Immunisation Schedule: Myths vs Facts
Routine schedules protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease, pneumococcus, rotavirus and measles. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s…
· 6 min read
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Iron Deficiency in Infants While Travelling
Iron stores from birth run down around six months, which is why iron-rich first foods matter. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
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Vaccine Side Effects: Myths vs Facts
Mild fever, irritability and a sore leg for 24 to 48 hours are expected and are the immune system working. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents…
· 5 min read
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RSV Prevention While Travelling
Hand hygiene, avoiding smoke exposure and limiting contact during outbreaks reduce risk. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Common Cold in Babies: Myths vs Facts
Babies average six to eight viral infections a year as immunity develops. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Newborn Screening Tests While Travelling
The heel-prick test screens for rare but serious metabolic and genetic conditions. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read