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