One of the most important things you need to do if your baby is vomiting or has diarrhoea is to make sure she doesn’t become dehydrated. If your baby becomes dehydrated, she may need to be admitted to hospital to receive fluids via an int.. Read More
Children's Health | 08.24.08 | No Comments
Gastric problems in babies can be caused by a number of things, including viral infections, bacteria in food, and reactions to food. Breastfeeding your baby is the best way to avoid infection: Gastroenteritis is rare in breastfed babies bec.. Read More
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The best way to soothe your baby depends on the cause of her pain, but here are a few tried and tested ways that may help her feel better: Hold her. If you cradle your baby gently, containing her limbs, she’ll feel less panicky. Swad.. Read More
Children's Health | 08.5.08 | No Comments
Until relatively recently, doctors believed that babies didn’t feel pain in the same way as older children and adults. However, more recent research proves that babies feel pain as much as anyone else – in fact, they may be even more se.. Read More
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One thing’s for sure: crying certainly gets you sitting up and paying attention. Studies show that people’s stress levels rise when they hear the sound of a crying baby, and you may find yourself responding to crying instinctively – e.. Read More
Children's Health | 08.5.08 | 3 Comments
A reaction to cows’ milk and dairy produce is one of the most common food intolerances in babies. The technical name is functional lactase deficiency, a temporary form of intolerance to lactose, which is a protein found in cows’ milk an.. Read More
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A reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and sometimes oats, is common in babies. Gluten sensitivity causes damage to the upper intestine, leaving the body unable to absorb nutrients properly and causing digestive proble.. Read More
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A true food allergy usually causes an immediate reaction after the baby eats a particular food. The most common symptoms of a food allergy are itchy skin, itchy or swollen tongue and lips, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, vomiti.. Read More
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Introduce foods gradually to your baby’s diet. That way, you’ll find it easier to tell whether a particular food doesn’t agree with him. Signs that a food is a problem can include a whole series of symptoms, including abdominal swelli.. Read More
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When your baby has started to eat solid foods, he’ll need to drink with his meals. Water is by far the best drink because it is thirst-quenching, and not harmful to your baby’s teeth. Use cooled, boiled water for at least the first 6 mo.. Read More
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