Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents managing…
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Teething causes mild irritability and drooling but does not cause high fever. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Breastfed babies need a daily vitamin D supplement, and formula-fed babies need one once feeds drop below 500 ml. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents…
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Routine schedules protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease, pneumococcus, rotavirus and measles. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Iron stores from birth run down around six months, which is why iron-rich first foods matter. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s…
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Mild fever, irritability and a sore leg for 24 to 48 hours are expected and are the immune system working. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents managing a…
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Hand hygiene, avoiding smoke exposure and limiting contact during outbreaks reduce risk. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Babies average six to eight viral infections a year as immunity develops. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents managing a baby’s health.
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The heel-prick test screens for rare but serious metabolic and genetic conditions. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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