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  1. Crying & colic

    Understanding why All babies cry, especially in the first few weeks after birth. Crying is their way of letting you know they need something or are uncomfortable. They may need changing, they may be hungry or just need a cuddle. If your baby cries suddenly…
  2. Being sick & reflux

    A problem likely to get better on its own It is common for babies to bring up milk/be sick/vomit in the early weeks as they get used to feeding and their bodies develop. When your baby vomits a much larger amount It can be frightening…
  3. Help Feeding your baby

    The best start in life At birth, giving your baby a long cuddle: Skin to skin contact for up to one hour, calms both mum and baby, it regulates baby’s heart rate and temperature, and stimulates mothering hormones which helps to form a close bond…
  4. General welfare

    Please see related Information for advise on your child’s general welfare as he/she develops. For further advise please contact your health visitor, GP, Pharmacist.
  5. More serious illnesses

    Please see below advise for more serious childhood illnesses (not common in all children). For further advise please contact your GP, NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency.
  6. Childhood illnesses

    Most of the common illnesses your child may develop are a natural part of growing up. If your baby is younger than 6 months old, it is important to remember that they may be affected differently by common illnesses compared to older children. The advice…
  7. Common Childhood Illnesses - The first months

    Congratulations on your new arrival. Here's what to expect during your new-born baby's first month of life. Please see below common childhood illnesses that your baby may experience and advise on how to manage these illnesses. For further advise please contact your health visitor, GP,…
  8. Common Childhood Illness

    This resource has been put together by Newham Council, Children’s Health 0-19 Service. Every parent or carer wants what is best for their growing baby and to give them the best start in life. You can use this resource to help you know what to do when…
  9. Useful health resources for 24-36 months

    Two Year reviews Health reviews are usually carried out by your health visitor or community nursery nurse at your local GP surgery, health centre or children's centre.   Ahead of your child’s two year health review, you'll be sent an ASQ-3 questionnaire about your child’s development…
  10. Useful health resources for 12-24 months

    One year review – what will happen and a contact number if they haven’t been contacted or new in borough Your child’s one year health review is important as it is an opportunity to check their development. The health review covers the following areas;  Accident…

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