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When you become a Mum for the very first time, you will have a lot
on your plate, and looking after your child’s health and wellbeing will be your
top priority. Babies can be prone to catching serious infections, and as a mum,
you need to be able to spot the signs to get on top of things and seek medical
assistance as soon as possible. Carry on reading to learn more.
Unusual Rashes And Bruising Appearing
Have you recently spotted any unusual rashes or bruising on your
baby’s body? Try not to panic, for there could be a rational reason as to what
has caused this. However, it is also worth understand that this could be a sign
of bacterial meningitis, or measles - both extremely dangerous infections when
they take hold. Your child should be examined by a trained medical professional
or paediatrician as soon as possible. Read here to learn more about how to look
out for measles
in babies. If your child has had the MMR vaccine shots, the chances of
contracting measles are reduced significantly.
High Fever
If your baby’s body temperature has soared right up, it could
indicate they have a fever and a serious infection. A tell-tale symptom
of pneumonia in babies is a fever with profuse sweating
and quicker breathing. High fevers can escalate rapidly in next to no time, so
it’s not something you should sit on as a doting mum.
Changes In Behaviour
Serious infections can cause your baby to experience discomfort
due to high temperature, dehydration, runny noses, watery eyes, skin
irritations, a stiff neck, and excessive coughing. All these things brought on
by serious infections can cause noticeable changes in their behaviour and
interactions. Notice they’re acting a bit differently than usual? Perhaps
they’re not sleeping or eating their food? There could be something medical
behind your child’s sudden changes in behaviour, and it could be a symptom that
your child is fighting off a serious infection. Your child becoming irritable
and distressed for no apparent reason is definitely worth checking out. It’s
always better to be safe than sorry.
Watery Eyes
Watery eyes are another thing that mums should look out for in
their babies. Blockage of your baby’s tear ducts can be a sign of
conjunctivitis or a cold. They could also be a sign pointing towards your child
having allergies. However, you will need to get tests done to determine what
your child is allergic to. Otherwise, it’s all just a guessing game.
Excessive Vomiting
It’s not uncommon for babies to be sick or burp and generally
experience a few digestive issues, especially after they’ve just eaten. Nevertheless,
regular excessive
vomiting could be a sign of a serious infection. Alternatively, vomiting
can indicate food allergies, milk intolerance, or that your baby has swallowed
something poisonous. On the other hand,
your child may just be greedy and drink too much milk. You can try cutting down
their daily milk consumption or slowing down their feeds, and see whether it
settles your little one’s stomach and gets rid of the vomiting problem.
It's never nice to see your first-born baby feeling poorly or in
any pain or discomfort. Keeping your eyes out for signs that your baby may have
a serious infection could help to save your child’s life. These are our tips to
help out first-time Mums.
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