It is most likely to occur from birth to age one.
Having a newborn baby is overwhelming enough and if they show signs of illness, it can be really scary.
Parent24 put together a series on common infant illnesses to guide you when your baby is sick.
Together with a local paediatrician or doctor, we'll help you decide when to panic. It's probably not as serious as you think, but let's be sure.
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