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When babies start solids
When you start your baby on solids you may see a change in both the frequency and appearance of stools. Often a particular food is incorrectly identified as the cause …
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Infant stool guide
The following is a guide to typical changes in the appearance of infant stools from birth to weaning: After birth For the first day or so after birth, the baby’s …
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What Causes Allergies?
A food allergy is an abnormal response by the immune system to a substance in food, usually protein. The food substance or protein causing the adverse reaction is called the …
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Infant stool and constipation
An infant’s stools can be an important indicator of their health and dietary needs. For example, constipation, with hard, dry stools, can be a sign that your baby is not …
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Using a microwave oven
A microwave oven is a convenient way to cook or heat baby foods, and microwaved food is perfectly safe for your baby. Microwaves are not radioactive! They do not make …
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Infant constipation guide
Constipation is a delay in passage of stools or bowel motions leading to distress in the child. Bowel motions are hard and dry, and may be large or like small …
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Sterilising bottles and equipment
Expressed breast milk and bottle feeding To ensure that your baby is protected from bugs and bacteria when feeding, it is important to always follow these procedures: Preparation Start by …
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Home hygiene basics
Everybody is vulnerable to food-borne illness, but some groups such as babies, young children and pregnant women are particularly at risk. The most frequent cause of food-borne disease, (commonly called …
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Caring for a Newborn Puppy
How Often Should a Puppy Eat? Newborn pups generally eat every 2 to 3 hours. You’ll be as busy with them as you would with a human baby. If you’re …
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