First 6 Weeks - Baby Topics
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Crying
Crying is a baby's main means of communication. Babies may fuss and cry for a lot of reasons, sometimes you may know the reason, but often you can only guess....
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Head Shape
Your baby may have an unusual shaped head after the birth but this will correct it self in time...
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Expressing Breastmilk
If you are going to be away from your baby when a feed is due, you may wish to express breastmilk and leave it for her. It is best to express after a breastfeed so that more milk will be made by the time your baby wants her next feed....
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Feeding your Baby
Breastmilk is designed specifically to give your baby all the nutritional needs for the first six months of life. New babies bring many changes to the family. When caring for your baby you will probably be subject to a great deal of different and sometimes conflicting advice. ...
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Immunisation
The National Immunisation Schedule is the series of vaccines that are offered free to babies, children, adolescents and adults....
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Sleep
In the early weeks, broken nights are inevitable as baby needs frequent feeds. Although this is part of the routine of looking after a young baby - try not to get to exhausted and rest when possible....
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SUDI - sudden unexpected death in infancy
SUDI - sudden unexpected death in infancy...
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Second-hand Smoke
Every time someone smokes around you, you and your baby are exposed to harmful effects of secondhand smoke. You can minimise your exposure to secondhand smoke by making your home and car smoke free...
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Milestones
All babies are different and develop at different rates. Here are some milestones...
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Benefits of Breastfeeding
Breastmilk is designed specifically to give your baby all the nutritional needs for the first six months of life. When caring for your baby you will probably be subject to a great deal of different and sometimes conflicting advice....
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