Top Tips for minimising New Baby Allergies...


Did you know that 50% of young children in the UK now suffer from some sort of allergy.


Research indicates that some allergies are genetic; however some can be triggered by environmental factors with babies being the most sensitive to these.


Key advice would be:


• To protect their skin, bathe your new baby in just plain water for the first month


• Use a non-biological clothes washing product


• Consider using natural sheepskin rugs and liners for your baby to lie on


• Do not smoke around infants and young children


• Avoid spraying chemical cleaners or deodorants around your baby


• If your baby is born with or develops very dry skin, ask for advice from your GP, midwife, or health visitor. There are special creams and bath products available on prescription, made specifically for very young babies


• Seek early treatment of eczema and other skin conditions as this may halt other allergy development


• Nappy rash is common in all babies. However, seek medical advice if the rash spreads outside the nappy area, or the skin is broken or weeping


More help can be found at Allergy UK, www.allergyuk.org


Children’s Centres in the


Borough of Swindon... You can choose which Children’s Centre(s) you wish to use and you don’t have to live in the area where it is located.


All the centres provide: • Health and education services for parents, carers and their children from birth to four years of age


• Support for families, including information and advice on parenting and child development


• Free early education sessions and affordable full or part-time daycare, either within the Children’s Centre building or at a local nursery


• Help for families with a child who has special needs or a disability


• Child and family health services including antenatal and postnatal care, breastfeeding support and speech and language therapy


• Help with employment and training for parents through close links with Jobcentre Plus and colleges


To find your local Children’s Centre visit: www.swindon.gov.uk and search “Swindon Children’s Centre Locations” Small Steps 10


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