Colic on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
Prolonged crying without an identifiable cause affects up to one in five babies and resolves by three to four months. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for new parents.
Imran is a paediatrician working in general and emergency paediatrics. He reviews SA Baby’s illness, immunisation and infant health articles for clinical accuracy.
Prolonged crying without an identifiable cause affects up to one in five babies and resolves by three to four months. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for new parents.
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From 28 weeks, going to sleep on your side is associated with lower stillbirth risk than sleeping on your back. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant…
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Ligament laxity and shifting load cause pubic and sacroiliac pain in around one in five pregnancies. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for expectant…
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Most toddlers move from two naps to one between 13 and 18 months. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents planning purchases.
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Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents choosing baby gear.
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Hives, swelling, vomiting or breathing difficulty within two hours suggest an allergic reaction. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents starting solids.
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Most falls are minor, but loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting or abnormal drowsiness need emergency care. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Sterilise all feeding equipment for the first twelve months alongside proper washing. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for new parents.
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From breathing and water to gas and air, pethidine and epidural, each option has trade-offs in mobility and alertness. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.
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