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Newborn baby essentials
Find out some of the essentials for looking after your newborn. Find out when your baby will need to have health checkups and immunisations. There is also lots of information on nappies, giving your baby a bath and teeth development.
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Birth injury (to the baby)
Giving birth in Australia is very safe, but sometimes during birth, the baby suffers an injury. Learn about birth injury causes, types and treatments.
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Corrected gestational age for premature babies
Corrected age accounts for your baby’s prematurity. It is important when assessing development, feeding and giving medications in young children.
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Having a small baby
Most babies born with a lower birthweight than average are normal and healthy, but some may be affected by foetal growth restriction.
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Newborn bloodspot screening
Newborn bloodspot screening helps you make informed decisions for your baby. Learn about tests, screening and early treatment of rare disorders.
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Your newborn baby’s health - head to toe
Read about your baby’s health from head to toe to help spot any problems early, and know when you need to seek health advice from a doctor or nurse.
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Positional talipes
Positional talipes is a foot problem where your baby is born with a foot that is turned in. Read on to learn how to treat positional talipes.
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Safe sleep for babies
It is important to ensure an infants sleeping area is kept safe. Experts have identified certain things can help reduce the risk of death and injuries.
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.
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Getting out of the house with your new baby
Going out with your newborn can sometimes feel overwhelming. Get some useful tips on what to do and take when venturing out with your new baby.
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