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