Fewer wet nappies, a sunken fontanelle, dry mouth and lethargy are the key indicators. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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PND affects around one in eight parents, including fathers. the invisible work involved and how to share 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. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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A persistent squint after three months needs an ophthalmology referral. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Periodic breathing with short pauses is normal in newborns. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Faltering growth is a pattern across weeks, not a single low reading. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Effortless posseting differs from forceful, projectile vomiting. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Most childhood infections are viral, so antibiotics are unhelpful and carry side effects. the invisible work involved and how to share 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. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Bring the red book, medicines, a comforter and phone charger. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
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