Archive for the ‘Illnesses’ Category

Thankfully, most babies get through their first few months without any serious illnesses. However the time may come when your baby seems quite ill, or he may catch something off older siblings.  It pays to keep an eagle eye on your bub so you will know when he or she seems unwell. Read the rest of this entry »

The specific care given to a sick baby will depend on the kind of illness he has. However when baby is sick he will often run a temperature. If the baby is very young – under three months – health-care experts usually advise not to give medicines, but to take other measures for temperature and pain reduction. Tepid baths will often reduce a high temperature and several may be given throughout the day. After three months, baby medication can be given in small doses. Read the rest of this entry »