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Everything you need to know about babies
The biggest change in life is to have your first baby and become a parent. There’s plenty to learn, and lots to wonder. Here we have collected our articles about babies and parenting in the first year. Have we missed something we should be writing about? Comment on the page or email info@barnakuten.nu
Babies sweat in hot weather – should you give them water?
This post is also available in: SvenskaFinally the summer heat is here! What we’ve all been wa…
Baby poo – what is normal? Green poop or slimy – what does that mean?
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about baby poo. Written by pediatricians for…
Bottle feeding your newborn baby formula – how much do you give? And how often?
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about bottle feeding your newborn formula, w…
Breastfeeding anxiety – D-MER
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about the anxiety caused by breastfeeding ak…
Bronchiolitis (and RSV) in children and babies – symptoms and transmission
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about bronchiolitis (and RS virus) in babies…
Colds in babies – snotty and stuffy nose – help?
This post is also available in: SvenskaThe first time your baby gets a cold, you probably have so ma…
Colic in infants – gastric drops, acupuncture, what helps?
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about colic and how to survive as a parent. …
Constipation in babies and children – does lactulose help?
This post is also available in: SvenskaConstipation is a really common problem in children and babie…
Cradle cap – this is how you get rid of it
This post is also available in: SvenskaCradle cap is a completely harmless form of dermatitis on the…
Diaper rash, fungal infections and a red baby bum
This post is also available in: SvenskaA red baby bum can be a diaper rash, fungal infection or just…
Finding other people on parental leave – what to do on parental leave?
This post is also available in: SvenskaA few weeks ago, I asked a counselor at the neighboring child…
First weeks with your newborn
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about the first weeks with your newborn. Wri…
Gastroenteritis and breastfeeding
This post is also available in: SvenskaI’ve been asked some questions about gastroenteritis an…
Get started with breastfeeding – when does the milk come?
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about getting started with breastfeeding Wri…
Having a baby after infertility
This post is also available in: SvenskaHaving a baby after infertility or IVF is not as easy as you …
Head injuries and concussion when children hit their head
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about head injuries and concussion. Written …
Help babies fall asleep – tips for a successful bedtime routine
This post is also available in: SvenskaGetting a baby fall asleep is a really difficult art. Sleep, …
How a baby’s immune system works – about breastfeeding and antibodies
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts about the baby immune system, antibodies and breastfeed…
How long should I breastfeed for?
This post is also available in: SvenskaMany mothers are asking themselves and others the question &#…
How to stop breastfeeding – when is the right time?
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about stopping breastfeeding, written by ped…
Infant sleep – how much or little is normal?
This post is also available in: SvenskaInfant sleep is vastly different to adult sleep. Most newborn…
Lumps behind the ear, in the throat or on neck in children
This post is also available in: SvenskaHave you discovered a lump behind the ear, in the throat or o…
Milk protein allergy in babies and milk-free infant formula
This post is also available in: SvenskaMilk protein allergy, also known as cow’s milk allergy,…
My baby just wants to sleep on me and your baby doesn’t want to be in your arms
This post is also available in: SvenskaSome babies just want to be close all the time, others never …
Never shake a baby – Shaken Baby Syndrome
This post is also available in: Svenska If you shake a baby so violently that the head is thro…
Overweight children, childhood obesity and BMI
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about BMI and obesity in children, written b…
Poor growth in children – investigate and interpret the growth curve
This post is also available in: SvenskaIt’s common to suspect poor growth in your child. ̶…
Postpartum depression – when it’s hard to be a parent
This post is also available in: SvenskaDepression is a common disease. Postpartum depression is depr…
Potty training – how to become diaper-free and when to stop using diapers
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice from pediatricians about potty training and …
Professor Agnes Wold on advising new parents
This post is also available in: SvenskaAgnes Wold is a Swedish professor in clinical microbiology an…
Sun protection for babies and children – sunscreen and more
This post is also available in: SvenskaChildren must be allowed to be outside as much as possible. T…
Taste food portions – when and how to introduce food?
This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about taste portions. Written by pediatricia…
Thumb sucking and pacifiers – good or bad for your baby?
This post is also available in: SvenskaThere is a myth that using pacifiers and breastfeeding simult…
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? About vaccinations for babies
This post is also available in: SvenskaThere has been a lot of debate about whether to vaccinate you…
Traveling abroad with babies – advice about flights and vaccines
This post is also available in: SvenskaTraveling abroad with an infant requires some thought. Read a…
What does a baby need? Tips from a pediatrician for first-time parents
This post is also available in: SvenskaCongratulations! And welcome to the new world of parenthood. …
What medications can I take, and what can I eat while breastfeeding
This post is also available in: SvenskaThere is a lot of information online about what breastfeeding…
When a baby wants to sleep on their stomach – do baby breathing monitors help against sudden infant death syndrome?
This post is also available in: SvenskaThe most important advice regarding newborns is this – …
When a newborn has trouble breathing, is my child deprived of oxygen?
This post is also available in: SvenskaIn the mother’s womb, a baby does not need to be able t…
Whooping cough (pertussis) – symptoms, how it sounds, tests and treatment
This post is also available in: SvenskaStanding next to a small baby with severe whooping cough (per…