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Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie occurs when the lingual frenulum (the cord of tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is shorter, tighter and more restrictive than normal.
It can impai . . .
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa)
Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal that’s caused by excess moisture in the ear that allows bacteria or fungi to penetrate the skin.
As its name suggests it’s common . . .
Hernias
Although mostly thought of as a condition that affects adults, hernias can develop in babies too – in fact some babies are born with them, especially if they’re premature, and hernia repair is . . .
Down syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome.
We inherit 23 chromosomes from each of our parents, adding up to a total of 46 – but child . . .
How to encourage an enquiring mind
Children
are naturally curious about the world around them, but in our daily haste we
often deprive them of that vital childhood privilege – the time to dawdle and
explore interesting things that t . . .
Baby development: six months
By six months, you’ll notice
your baby becoming more of a little person, as she masters sitting, likes to be
upright and starts trying to tell you things with gestures, body language and
eye contac . . .
Toddler playground safety
Watching your toddler negotiate the local playground and seeing her grow in physical strength and confidence is one of the joys of being a mom. And it’s great fun for your child, as well as providing . . .
Boost your baby’s thinking skills
Your baby is influenced by what she sees, hears and experiences and by the way in which you interact with her, but she has to learn how to interpret the world around her – in short, she has to learn h . . .
How your baby learns by imitating you
From day one, your new baby is born to learn – and one way in which she does this is by imitating the things that you do. Your newborn may not seem to interact with you at all, but she is born with an . . .