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