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Types of thermometers
There are several different types of thermometers you can use to check your baby’s temperature.
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Fever in babies
Find out what is a normal temperature for your baby, if your baby might have a fever and how to take your baby's temperature with a thermometer.
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How to tell if your child is sick
Here is some helpful guidance on how to tell if your child is unwell, common symptoms of childhood illnesses and when you should seek further advice.
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Knowing your baby is well - podcast
Listen to Dianne Zalitis, midwife and Clinical Lead at Pregnancy, Birth and Baby, talk to Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt about signs your baby is well.
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Bathing your newborn
Step-by-step infographic on how to give your newborn a bath.
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Understanding pregnancy and parenting in pictures
Infographics, videos and podcasts about pregnancy and parenting.
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First aid for babies and children
It’s important to learn first aid for kids if you are a parent or carer. Find out more about first aid techniques and how to get first aid training.
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Washing your baby
You don't need to bathe your baby every day but you should wash their face, neck, hands and bottom carefully every day.
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Ovulation and fertility
Knowing when you ovulate and having sex at the right time is important when you are trying to fall pregnant. Kits can help you predict ovulation.
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Fertility awareness (natural family planning)
Fertility awareness is learning to recognise on which days of the month you are fertile. It can be used as a form of contraception or as a method to become pregnant.
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