Using BabyCheck for babies under six months old
Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether your baby is unwell and to decide if you need to see a doctor right away.
BabyCheck1 was developed by doctors who analysed the signs and symptoms of illness in over 1000 babies under six months of age to help parents decide if their baby needs a doctor.
BabyCheck is easy to use and it's completely free. If you like you can try out BabyCheck when your baby is well to get used to doing the checks. That way it will be easier to use BabyCheck when you are worried about your baby.
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Where to go for more information
BabyCheck
This is part of a website designed by a neonatal doctor. It is for children under six months old. It might help guide you as to whether you need to see a doctor. The other areas of this website (NICU Tools) are aimed at health professionals.
Website: http://www.nicutools.org/MediCalcs/BabyCheck.php3
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This fact sheet was endorsed by PSNZ - 04/06/2008
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