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Shortly after birth or usually within a few weeks of birth, many parents start to notice a rash on their baby’s face that looks a lot like acne. Baffled by the condition, these parents worry that their child is suffering from the same type of acne that plagues teenagers and start contemplating acne treatments. However, the condition is actually baby acne and the cause
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Around 20% of newborn babies suffer from jaundice. The condition is not normally serious and usually clears up after a week or so. What Are The Symptoms? Baby’s skin will develop a yellowish tinge and she will look as though she has a suntan. Black babies will have a yellow tinge to the whites of their eyes. What Causes Baby Jaundice? Babies are born
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Crying is the main way your baby has to communicate with you when they need something. Gradually it will become easier for you to work out what they are telling you, but in the meantime, here are some ideas that may help. All babies cry All babies cry, and some cry a lot. Babies cry most in the first year of life, and most
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Now your baby’s around six months old and is developing good head control you may want to consider power-pramming. It’s a great workout, you can burn twice as many calories as jogging without a buggy. But before you hit the road, take a few simple precautions to make sure your precious cargo stays safe. Plus we’ve got some easy tips to make sure you
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1 Better mental development 2 Better mouth formation and straighter teeth 3 Protection against chest infections and wheezing 4 Less likelihood of cot death 5 Protection against diarrhoea, gastroenteritis and tummy upsets 6 Faster return to pre-pregnancy figure 7 Less likelihood of eczema 8 Protection against ear infections 9 Lower risk of ovarian and pre-menopausal breast cancer for mother 10 Lower risk of diabetes
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Nappy rash usually occurs simply as a result irritation of the skin by urine and stools in the nappy. It would be impossible to keep your baby dry all the time, but frequent nappy changing is important, usually at feeding time. Prevention is easier than a cure. When changing your baby clean the skin first, with cotton wool and warm water or baby lotion.
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Swimming is good for your baby. It improves their confidence, is good exercise, gives them freedom of movement, and has a positive effect on psychological and motor development. And it’s fun. Babies are born with a ‘dive reflex’ that makes them hold their breath under water. This will last for about 3 months and means they really are ‘water babies’. Your baby will also
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As many as one in three babies are born with a birthmark. These are neither painful or harmful, although about one in a hundred will require medical treatment. Below are the different types of birthmarks. Strawberry Naevi Marks These often appear at age 2 or 3 weeks, are red in colour and may feel lumpy. They often grow in size for 6-9 months. Stork
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Everyone tells you that breast is best, but why? Breast milk contains all the nutrients baby will need. It contains antibodies which help baby to fight infections. It is more digestible, so baby is less likely to suffer from diarrhoea or other stomach upsets. Breastfeeding is good for mum too. It burns off about 500 calories a day by using your body’s fat which
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