Articles about "autumn and winter" 36
Can I take my newborn outside?
If you’ve been discharged from
hospital, then it’s safe to take your baby outside, although you may want to
have a few days at home before you venture into the great outdoors. For your first t . . .
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses.
It often follows on from an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold, flu o . . .
Heat rash (prickly heat)
Babies often develop heat rash when the weather is hot because their pores are so tiny sweat they can become blocked by sweat, preventing his inbuilt temperature regulation system from working . . .
Flu
This infectious virus of the upper air passages can be quite miserable for all unfortunate enough to catch it.
Croup
Croup is the common name for a group of conditions that cause your baby’s upper airways to become inflamed leading your child to have a distinctive cough which sounds like a seal barking.
&n . . .
Common cold
Most babies suffer from some kind of cold before they reach their first birthday because their immune systems are still developing and they have a tendency to transfer germs by putting their h . . .
Helping your toddler to make independent decisions
Learning how to make sensible choices is a very important part of your toddler’s development.
What to wear, which toy to take with her on a trip or whether to have apple or orange juice at d . . .
Sun safety
All babies, be they bald or hairy, need to have their heads protected from the sun.
Remember even winter sun can still be very damaging to the sensitive newborn scalp of a baby. Make sure to . . .
Healthy diet for a mom-to-be
Now that you are eating for two, it is even more important to make sure you are getting a well-balanced diet.
Keeping your family safe in the snow
If you’re vacationing where’s there’s likely to be snow and ice – for example, skiing – there are some basic rules you’ll need to follow in cold and snowy conditions.
1. Watch the su . . .