Baby Care
Bathing a Newborn: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Two or three baths a week is enough for a newborn, since more strips the skin barrier. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Umbilical Cord Care: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
The stump dries and drops off between 5 and 15 days and needs air, not antiseptic. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Nappy Changing Basics: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
A newborn needs eight to twelve changes a day, and prompt changes prevent most rashes. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Nappy Rash Treatment: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Most rashes are irritant dermatitis from moisture and friction, not infection. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Newborn Skin Care: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Vernix, peeling and milia are normal, and less product is better in the first month. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Cradle Cap: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp is harmless and self-limiting. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Swaddling Safely: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Swaddling can calm the startle reflex but must stop as soon as a baby shows signs of rolling. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Soothing a Crying Baby: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Crying peaks around six weeks and reduces markedly by four months. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Colic: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Prolonged crying without an identifiable cause affects up to one in five babies and resolves by three to four months. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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Winding and Burping: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Swallowed air is uncomfortable for babies who feed fast or cry before feeding. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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