Baby Health
Fever in Babies: What Comes Next
Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. how to prepare for the stage that follows this one for…
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Baby Health
Baby Teething and Fever at 3am: A Survival Guide
Teething causes mild irritability and drooling but does not cause high fever. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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When to Call a Doctor: What Comes Next
Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. how to prepare for the stage that follows this one for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
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Vitamin D for Babies at 3am: A Survival Guide
Breastfed babies need a daily vitamin D supplement, and formula-fed babies need one once feeds drop below 500 ml. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for…
· 6 min read
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Baby Immunisation Schedule: What Comes Next
Routine schedules protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease, pneumococcus, rotavirus and measles. how to prepare for the stage that follows this one for parents managing a baby’s…
· 5 min read
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Iron Deficiency in Infants at 3am: A Survival Guide
Iron stores from birth run down around six months, which is why iron-rich first foods matter. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a…
· 6 min read
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Vaccine Side Effects: What Comes Next
Mild fever, irritability and a sore leg for 24 to 48 hours are expected and are the immune system working. how to prepare for the stage that follows this one for parents…
· 5 min read
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RSV Prevention at 3am: A Survival Guide
Hand hygiene, avoiding smoke exposure and limiting contact during outbreaks reduce risk. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Newborn Screening Tests at 3am: A Survival Guide
The heel-prick test screens for rare but serious metabolic and genetic conditions. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
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Common Cold in Babies: What Comes Next
Babies average six to eight viral infections a year as immunity develops. how to prepare for the stage that follows this one for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read