Articles about "weather" 35
Keeping your sleeping baby cool in hot weather
It’s
important to make sure your baby doesn’t overheat when the
weather is hot. As
you yourself will know from experience it’s pretty uncomfortable to get too hot
at night, and waking up with a dry . . .
Keeping your baby cool in hot weather
It’s essential that you keep your baby cool during hot
weather. Exposure to sunlight, especially early afternoon or summer sunshine (which is very powerful), can cause a range of complaints such as su . . .
Keeping toddlers cool at night
With the
weather heating up, you might find your toddler becoming a bit more restless at night.
As an adult, you probably experience disruption to your sleep patterns in hotter
weather, . . .
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 . . .
Why do newborns cry?
Crying is the only way your baby has of telling you that something is bothering him. If your little one gets upset it is a good idea to investigate if they are hungry, soiled their nappy, or if they n . . .
Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
Fitness for birth
Childbirth is one of the most intensely exhausting and physically demanding events you’ll ever experience and it’s important to prepare your body adequately.
For the average fit and healthy woman, th . . .
Sunburn
If you’re planning to take your baby outdoors in sunny
weather you need to take steps to protect her skin.
Babies’ skin is very delicate and even weak sunlight can cause some skin da . . .
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 . . .
Allergies
Allergies occur because your child develops a sensitivity to a particular allergen – it may be pollen, dust mites, pet dander or food.
After her first encounter with the allergen in . . .