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Bathing a Newborn at 3am: A Survival Guide
Two or three baths a week is enough for a newborn, since more strips the skin barrier. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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Umbilical Cord Care at 3am: A Survival Guide
The stump dries and drops off between 5 and 15 days and needs air, not antiseptic. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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Nappy Changing Basics at 3am: A Survival Guide
A newborn needs eight to twelve changes a day, and prompt changes prevent most rashes. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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Nappy Rash Treatment at 3am: A Survival Guide
Most rashes are irritant dermatitis from moisture and friction, not infection. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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Newborn Skin Care at 3am: A Survival Guide
Vernix, peeling and milia are normal, and less product is better in the first month. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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Cradle Cap at 3am: A Survival Guide
Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp is harmless and self-limiting. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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Swaddling Safely at 3am: A Survival Guide
Swaddling can calm the startle reflex but must stop as soon as a baby shows signs of rolling. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new…
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Soothing a Crying Baby at 3am: A Survival Guide
Crying peaks around six weeks and reduces markedly by four months. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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Colic at 3am: A Survival Guide
Prolonged crying without an identifiable cause affects up to one in five babies and resolves by three to four months. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night…
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Winding and Burping at 3am: A Survival Guide
Swallowed air is uncomfortable for babies who feed fast or cry before feeding. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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