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