The healthcare advice section is a guide to help you know who to call in what situation and when it's time to take action for sick children.
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Cold Treatments
Although your baby can't tell you, a cold will probably make her feel ill for two or three days.
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Colic
A significant new trial, conducted at Guy's Hospital and published in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietitics shows that lactose intolerance is a causative factor in infant colic.
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Constipation
If your baby dirties his nappy less frequently than usual and his stools are hard, he may be constipated.
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Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is a common condition in young babies, in which dry white or yellow scales form a crusty cap on the scalp.
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Diarrhoea
If your baby's faeces becomes dark green, very loose and foul-smelling (sometimes with mucus in the nappy too) your baby probably has diarrhoea.
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Fever
If your baby has a temperature above 39°C (38.4°C under the arm), call a doctor immediately.
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Nappy Rash
Check your baby's nappy frequently and change it as soon as the nappy becomes wet or dirty.
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Time To Take Action
Contact your doctor urgently if your baby shows any of the following signs.
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Teething
It's only natural that, as a parent, you want to soothe your baby when he's in pain. Teething is a normal part of your baby's development and can't be avoided, so you may want a remedy close at hand.
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What are you waiting for?
There is a well-proven link between timelines of treatment and medical outcomes. Putting off a check up or simple treatment when you need it costs more in the long term since the risk of developing a condition grows or its outcome worsens.
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