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MY YOUNG BABY GIRL
This questionnaire is all about your baby. It asks about any problems with feeding and sleeping, waking and crying. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. We are interested in her health and how she behaves.
We look forward to hearing from you.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
SECTION A: YOU AND YOUR BABY
A1

As soon as the baby was born:

1
I wanted to touch and feel her
2
I didn't feel strongly about her
3
I wanted to see her later and enjoy her when I had recovered
4
I felt I didn't want to see her
5
None of these
A2

How soon after delivery was the baby put to your breast? (please tick one box)

1
immediately
2
within an hour
3
1 - 3 hours
4
4 - 11 hours
5
12 hours or more
6
did not choose to put to breast
7
was not able to put baby to breast
9
don't remember
A3 i

During the first 2 days after she was born, was your baby next to you? during day

1
yes, all of the time
2
yes, most of the time
3
yes, some of the time
4
no, not at all
A3 ii

During the first 2 days after she was born, was your baby next to you? during night

1
yes, all of the time
2
yes, most of the time
3
yes, some of the time
4
no, not at all
A4 a

Was your baby admitted to a special care baby unit or neonatal intensive care unit or other hospital ward?

1
Yes
2
No
3
Unsure
If yes
qc_A4_a == 1
A4 a(i)

please give reasons:

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A5 a

After coming home was your baby admitted to hospital at all?

1
Yes
2
No
7
Has never left hospital
If no, or has never left hospital, go to B1.
If yes,
qc_A5_a == 1
A5 b

What was the reason:

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A5 c

What was the name of the hospital?

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A5 d

How long did she stay in hospital?

1
less than 1 day
2
1-2 days
3
3-6 days
4
more than 6 days
A5 e

Did you also stay in hospital at the same time?

1
Yes
2
No
A5 f

What treatment was given?

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SECTION B: FEEDING
B1 a

How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. First 24 hours

1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 b

How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. Rest of 1st week

1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 c

How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. 2nd week

1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 d

How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. 3rd week

1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 e

How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. 4th week

1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
If you have never fed by bottle, go to B3.
qc_B1_* != 2 && qc_B1_* != 3
Else
B2 a-h
Which types of bottle milk have you used? Please indicate the brands and how long you used them for this baby.
- If yes, for how long:

1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

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SMA Gold
SMA White
Cow & Gate Plus
Cow & Gate Premium
Farley's Oster Milk
Oster Milk 2
Farley's Junior
Other (please describe)
B2 h

Which types of bottle milk have you used? Please indicate the brands and how long you used them for this baby. Other (please describe)

Other
B3

Is your baby fed (either by breast or bottle) on a regular schedule (e.g. every 4 hours)?

1
yes always
2
yes try to
3
no, fed on demand
B4 a

How is your baby being fed at the moment?

1
breast
2
bottle
3
breast and bottle
4
other (please describe)
Other
B4 b(i-v)
Does she have any of the following now?
- If yes give make(s):

1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

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fruit juice
vitamins
glucose solution
cereals
other
B4 c(i)

How often do you give her a bottle of: tea

1
Every day
2
Sometimes
3
Never
B4 c(ii)

How often do you give her a bottle of: coffee

1
Every day
2
Sometimes
3
Never
B4 c(iii)

How often do you give her a bottle of: water

1
Every day
2
Sometimes
3
Never
B5 a

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. weak sucking

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 b

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. choking

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 c

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. dribbling

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 d

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. drinking too fast

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 e

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. becoming very tired/exhausted with feeding

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 f

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. slow feeding

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 g

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. taking only small quantities at each feed

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 h

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. hungry/not satisfied

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 i

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. refusing to take milk

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 j

Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. has a lot of wind

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B6

Do you feel your baby is difficult to feed?

1
yes, very difficult
2
yes, quite difficult
3
no, not difficult
B7 a

How often is your baby fed in the following ways: lying with bottle propped up (eg with a pillow)

1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B7 b

How often is your baby fed in the following ways: baby lying down with bottle held by you or someone else

1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B7 c

How often is your baby fed in the following ways: fed with a bottle while held in someone's arms

1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B7 d

How often is your baby fed in the following ways: breast fed

1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B8 a

Does your baby have a dummy or comforter? at night

1
Usually
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B8 b

Does your baby have a dummy or comforter? during day

1
Usually
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B9

Does your partner ever feed the baby during the night?

1
no
2
yes sometimes
3
yes often
4
yes always
7
have no partner
SECTION C: SLEEPING
C1

How often does your baby usually wake at night? How many times per night ...

1
never
2
occasionally
3
most nights
4
once every night
5
more than once per night
9
don't know
How many
C2 a(i-iii)
In what position is your baby: (tick all that apply) when she goes down for the night?
-

1 - Yes
Lying on her back
Lying on her side
Lying on her front
C2 b(i-iii)
In what position is your baby: (tick all that apply) when she wakes up?
-

1 - Yes
Lying on her back
Lying on her side
Lying on her front
C3 a

When your baby wakes at night what do you do? feed her

1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 b

When your baby wakes at night what do you do? give drink of water

1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 c

When your baby wakes at night what do you do? rock or cuddle her

1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 d

When your baby wakes at night what do you do? give her a dummy

1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 e

When your baby wakes at night what do you do? bring her into your bed

1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 f

When your baby wakes at night what do you do? change her nappy

1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 g

When your baby wakes at night what do you do? other (please describe)

1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
Other
C4

Do you ever wake your baby for a feed?

1
Yes
2
No
C5 a(i)

Where does the baby sleep? When she goes down at night

1
in her own room on her own
2
with other children
3
in your bedroom
4
other place (please describe)
Other
C5 a(ii)

Where does the baby sleep? When she wakes at the end of the night

1
in her own room on her own
2
with other children
3
in your bedroom
4
other place (please describe)
Other
C5 b(i)

In what does she sleep: When she goes down at night

1
cradle
2
carry cot
3
your bed
4
pram
5
cot
6
moses basket
7
something else (please describe)
Other
C5 b(ii)

In what does she sleep: When she wakes at the end of the night

1
cradle
2
carry cot
3
your bed
4
pram
5
cot
6
moses basket
7
something else (please describe)
Other
C5 c(i)

In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: is the heating on at night?

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(ii)

In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: is there a window open at night?

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(iii)

In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she sleep with a duvet?

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(iv)

In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she have an electric blanket on?

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(v)

In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she sleep with a pillow?

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(vi)

In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she sleep in a baby nest?

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C6

During a normal night, how many layers of blanket would she have?

How many
C7 i

How often at night does she wear: vest

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 ii

How often at night does she wear: babygro

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 iii

How often at night does she wear: nightie

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 iv

How often at night does she wear: pyjamas

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 v

How often at night does she wear: cardigan or jumper

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 vi

How often at night does she wear: sleepsuit

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 vii

How often at night does she wear: bonnet

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 viii

How often at night does she wear: mittens/gloves

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 ix

How often at night does she wear: bootees

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 x

How often at night does she wear: other (describe)

1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
Other
SECTION D: CRYING
D1 a-d
We are interested in the pattern of your baby's crying during a day. How much does your baby cry at the following times:
-

1 - Yes always

2 - Yes often

3 - Yes sometimes

4 - Hardly ever

9 - Don't know
mornings
afternoon (before 5pm)
in the late afternoon/evenings (5 pm onwards)
during the night
D1 e

We are interested in the pattern of your baby's crying during a day. How much does your baby cry at the following times: other (please describe)

1
Yes always
2
Yes often
3
Yes sometimes
4
Hardly ever
9
Don't know
Other
D2 a

Does your baby ever have times when she appears to be in agony, screams, draws her legs up to her body and can't be calmed?

1
yes often
2
yes sometimes
3
yes once only
4
no
9
don't know
If no, or don't know, go to D3.
If yes,
qc_D2_a == 1 || qc_D2_a == 2 || qc_D2_a == 3
D2 b

does this tend to happen at a particular time of day?

1
yes
2
no
3
can't say
If yes,
qc_D2_b == 1
D2 b(i)

at which time of day?

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D2 c

Have you noticed whether anything brings these attacks on?

1
yes
2
no
3
can't say
If yes,
qc_D2_c == 1
D2 c(i)

please describe:

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D2 d

How long do these attacks usually last?

1
few minutes
2
less than 1 hour
3
1 - 2 hours
4
more than 2 hours
D3

How much do you feel that your baby cries in comparison with other babies of her age?

1
she cries more than other babies
2
she is the same as other babies
3
she cries less than other babies
9
don't know
D4 a

Do you feel that your child's crying is a problem?

1
Yes
2
No
D4 b

If she cries do you:

1
pick her up immediately
2
let her cry for a while, then, if she doesn't stop, pick her up
3
never pick her up until you are ready to do so
D5

Can you usually calm your child when she cries?

1
no
2
yes, usually fairly easily
3
yes, but it takes a while
4
yes, after much effort
SECTION E: VOMITING AND STOOLS
E1

Does she ever posset (bring up small vomits)?

1
yes often
2
yes sometimes
3
no
9
don't know
E2

Has she ever vomited (brought up most or all of her meal)?

1
yes often
2
yes sometimes
3
yes once
4
no not at all
9
don't know
E3

How many times a day (24 hours) does she usually dirty her nappy nowadays?

1
4 or more times a day
2
2 - 3 times a day
3
once a day
4
once in 2-4 days
5
once a week
9
can't say
E4 a

How often are her stools: hard

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 b

How often are her stools: soft

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 c

How often are her stools: curdy

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 d

How often are her stools: liquid

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 e

How often are her stools: brown

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 f

How often are her stools: green

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 g

How often are her stools: yellow

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 h

How often are her stools: other (please describe)

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
Other
E5 a

Has she ever been ill with diarrhoea or gastro-enteritis?

1
Yes
2
No
If no, go to Section F.
If yes,
qc_E5_a == 1
E5 b

how many times?

How many
E5 c

how many days did the worst bout last?

How many
E5 d(i)

Did you: call the GP out

1
Yes
2
No
E5 d(ii)

Did you: go to your GP

1
Yes
2
No
E5 d(iii)

Did you: contact health visitor

1
Yes
2
No
E5 d(iv)

Did you: ask chemist

1
Yes
2
No
E5 d(v)

Did you: other (please describe)

1
Yes
2
No
Other
E5 e

Did you continue feeding as usual?

1
Yes
2
No
If yes, go to E5.f
If no,
qc_E5_e == 2
E5 e(i)

how long was normal feeding disturbed?

1
less than 1 day
2
1 day
3
2 days
4
3-4 days
5
5 or more days
E5 f

Was the baby treated with an oral rehydration solution?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
If no, go to F1.
If yes,
qc_E5_f == 1
E5 f(i)

give type if known:

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E5 f(ii)

how long was the solution given?

1
less than 1 day
2
1 day
3
2 days
4
3-4 days
5
5 or more days
E5 g

What other treatment was given?

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SECTION F: YOUR BABY'S HEALTH
F1 a

Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: jaundice

1
Yes
2
No
F1 b

Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: sticky or crusty eye(s)

1
Yes
2
No
F1 c

Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: high temperature

1
Yes
2
No
F1 d

Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: jittery or twitching

1
Yes
2
No
F1 e

Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: snuffles

1
Yes
2
No
F1 f

Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: cough

1
Yes
2
No
F2 a

Have you asked the doctor to come to your home because of a problem with the baby?

1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
qc_F2_a == 1
F2 a(i)

how many times?

How many
F2 a(ii)

what was wrong:

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F2 b

Have you consulted the doctor about any other problems with your child?

1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
qc_F2_b == 1
F2 b(i)

how many times?

How many
F2 b(ii)

what was wrong:

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F3

How would you describe the health of your baby now?

1
very healthy
2
healthy, but a few minor problems
3
sometimes quite ill
4
almost always unwell
F4 a

Has the baby had a rash in the joints and creases of her body (e.g. behind the knees, under the arms)?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
If yes,
qc_F4_a == 1
F4 b

how bad was this?

1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
F4 c

does she have this sort of rash now?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
F5 a

Has she had an itchy, dry, oozing or crusted rash on the face, forearms or shins?

1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
qc_F5_a == 1
F5 b

how bad was this?

1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
F5 c

does she have this sort of rash now?

1
Yes
2
No
F6 a

Has she had a nappy rash?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
If yes,
qc_F6_a == 1
F6 b

how bad was this?

1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
F6 c

does she have this sort of rash now?

1
Yes
2
No
F7 a

Has she had cradle cap (scaly or crusty scalp)?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
If yes,
qc_F7_a == 1
F7 b

how bad was this?

1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
F7 c

was there redness with it?

1
Yes
2
No
F7 d

was there itching with it?

1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
F7 e

is there any cradle cap now?

1
Yes
2
No
F8

Please list all the ointments, pills and medicines that have been given to your baby while she has been at home:

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Check: have you included ointments to prevent nappy rash, eyedrops, herbal remedies, etc.
F9

Have you taken your baby to the child health clinic?

1
Yes
2
No
F10

Has the health visitor visited you at home?

1
Yes
2
No
F11

Do you intend to immunise your baby?

1
yes, immunisation already begun
2
yes, but have not commenced yet
3
no
F12

Did the baby have vitamin K when she was born?

1
yes, injection
2
yes, by mouth
3
no
9
don't know
SECTION G: LOOKING AFTER YOUR BABY
G1 a

What sort of nappies do you use? terry towelling

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
G1 b

What sort of nappies do you use? disposable

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
G1 c

What sort of nappies do you use? other type (please describe)

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
Other
G2 a

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? pram

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 b

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? carry cot

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 c

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? cradle

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 d

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? cot

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 e

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? baby bath

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 f

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? changing mat

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 g

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? blankets

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 h

Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? car seat

1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G3

Have you applied for money from social services to help you buy any of this?

1
Yes
2
No
G4

Were you given money by social services to help you buy any of these?

1
Yes
2
No
SECTION H: ABOUT YOUR BABY
H1 a-h
Babies vary a lot in how soon they do things. Nowadays, how often does your baby:
-

1 - Often

2 - Sometimes

3 - Rarely

4 - Never
look at your face when you feed her
follow you with her eyes
smile
laugh
squeal
lift her head when on her tummy
touch her hands together
startle when she hears a sound
H2

Do you feel your baby knows you?

1
Yes
2
No
3
Not sure
H3

Do you feel your baby prefers you to other people?

1
Yes
2
No
3
Not sure
H4 a-n
Below are some words used to describe babies. Please indicate how much your baby is like these descriptions.
-

1 - Very like my baby

2 - Like my baby

3 - Unlike my baby

4 - Very unlike my baby

5 - Can't say
placid
communicative
grizzly
fretful
demanding
angry
cuddly
active
sociable
withdrawn
stubborn
unresponsive
happy
alert
H5

Often mothers are surprised how long it takes to love their babies. How long has it taken you?

1
I loved her immediately
2
it took a little while
3
it took over a week
4
I still do not love her fully
9
can't remember
H5 i

Space for any comments:

Long text
Fe I1(a)

This questionnaire was completed by: (tick all that were involved) mother

1
Yes
I1 b

This questionnaire was completed by: (tick all that were involved) father

1
Yes
I1 c

This questionnaire was completed by: (tick all that were involved) other (please describe)

1
Yes
Other
I2

Please give the date on which you completed this questionnaire: day ... month ... year 199 ...

Generic date
I3

Please give the date of birth of your baby: day ... month ... year 199 ...

Generic date
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
Please remember, because this is strictly confidential, the people who look at this booklet will not know your name. They will be unable to give you any help or contact anyone after reading what you have written. If you feel you need advice your General Practitioner or Health Visitor should be able to help you.
When completed, please return the questionnaire to:
Dr. Jean Golding, Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC, Institute of Child Health, 24 Tyndall Avenue, Bristol. BS8 1BR. Tel: (0272) 256260
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MY YOUNG BABY GIRL
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This questionnaire is all about your baby. It asks about any problems with feeding and sleeping, waking and crying. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. We are interested in her health and how she behaves.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP

SECTION A: YOU AND YOUR BABY

A1
As soon as the baby was born:
1
I wanted to touch and feel her
2
I didn't feel strongly about her
3
I wanted to see her later and enjoy her when I had recovered
4
I felt I didn't want to see her
5
None of these
A2
How soon after delivery was the baby put to your breast? (please tick one box)
1
immediately
2
within an hour
3
1 - 3 hours
4
4 - 11 hours
5
12 hours or more
6
did not choose to put to breast
7
was not able to put baby to breast
9
don't remember
A3 i
During the first 2 days after she was born, was your baby next to you? during day
1
yes, all of the time
2
yes, most of the time
3
yes, some of the time
4
no, not at all
A3 ii
During the first 2 days after she was born, was your baby next to you? during night
1
yes, all of the time
2
yes, most of the time
3
yes, some of the time
4
no, not at all
A4 a
Was your baby admitted to a special care baby unit or neonatal intensive care unit or other hospital ward?
1
Yes
2
No
3
Unsure
A4 a(i)
please give reasons:
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If yes
A5 a
After coming home was your baby admitted to hospital at all?
1
Yes
2
No
7
Has never left hospital
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If no, or has never left hospital, go to B1.
A5 b
What was the reason:
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If yes,
A5 c
What was the name of the hospital?
Generic text
If yes,
A5 d
How long did she stay in hospital?
1
less than 1 day
2
1-2 days
3
3-6 days
4
more than 6 days
If yes,
A5 e
Did you also stay in hospital at the same time?
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
A5 f
What treatment was given?
Generic text
If yes,

SECTION B: FEEDING

B1 a
How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. First 24 hours
1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 b
How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. Rest of 1st week
1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 c
How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. 2nd week
1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 d
How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. 3rd week
1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B1 e
How have you fed your baby since she was born? Please indicate for each of the times given. 4th week
1
Breast only
2
Bottle only
3
Breast & bottle
4
Other (please describe below)
Other
B2 a-h

Which types of bottle milk have you used? Please indicate the brands and how long you used them for this baby.

- If yes, for how long:

1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

Generic text

1 - No

2 - Yes

Generic text

1 - No

2 - Yes

Generic text
SMA Gold
SMA White
Cow & Gate Plus
Cow & Gate Premium
Farley's Oster Milk
Oster Milk 2
Farley's Junior
Other (please describe)
B2 h
Which types of bottle milk have you used? Please indicate the brands and how long you used them for this baby. Other (please describe)
Other
B3
Is your baby fed (either by breast or bottle) on a regular schedule (e.g. every 4 hours)?
1
yes always
2
yes try to
3
no, fed on demand
B4 a
How is your baby being fed at the moment?
1
breast
2
bottle
3
breast and bottle
4
other (please describe)
Other
B4 b(i-v)

Does she have any of the following now?

- If yes give make(s):

1 - No

2 - Yes

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1 - No

2 - Yes

Generic text

1 - No

2 - Yes

Generic text

1 - No

2 - Yes

Generic text
fruit juice
vitamins
glucose solution
cereals
other
B4 c(i)
How often do you give her a bottle of: tea
1
Every day
2
Sometimes
3
Never
B4 c(ii)
How often do you give her a bottle of: coffee
1
Every day
2
Sometimes
3
Never
B4 c(iii)
How often do you give her a bottle of: water
1
Every day
2
Sometimes
3
Never
B5 a
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. weak sucking
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 b
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. choking
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 c
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. dribbling
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 d
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. drinking too fast
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 e
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. becoming very tired/exhausted with feeding
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 f
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. slow feeding
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 g
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. taking only small quantities at each feed
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 h
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. hungry/not satisfied
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 i
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. refusing to take milk
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B5 j
Please indicate if your baby has had the following feeding behaviours. has a lot of wind
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
Yes only once or twice
4
No not at all
9
Don't know
B6
Do you feel your baby is difficult to feed?
1
yes, very difficult
2
yes, quite difficult
3
no, not difficult
B7 a
How often is your baby fed in the following ways: lying with bottle propped up (eg with a pillow)
1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B7 b
How often is your baby fed in the following ways: baby lying down with bottle held by you or someone else
1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B7 c
How often is your baby fed in the following ways: fed with a bottle while held in someone's arms
1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B7 d
How often is your baby fed in the following ways: breast fed
1
Always
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B8 a
Does your baby have a dummy or comforter? at night
1
Usually
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B8 b
Does your baby have a dummy or comforter? during day
1
Usually
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Never
9
Don't know
B9
Does your partner ever feed the baby during the night?
1
no
2
yes sometimes
3
yes often
4
yes always
7
have no partner

SECTION C: SLEEPING

C1
How often does your baby usually wake at night? How many times per night ...
1
never
2
occasionally
3
most nights
4
once every night
5
more than once per night
9
don't know
How many
C2 a(i-iii)

In what position is your baby: (tick all that apply) when she goes down for the night?

-

1 - Yes
Lying on her back
Lying on her side
Lying on her front
C2 b(i-iii)

In what position is your baby: (tick all that apply) when she wakes up?

-

1 - Yes
Lying on her back
Lying on her side
Lying on her front
C3 a
When your baby wakes at night what do you do? feed her
1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 b
When your baby wakes at night what do you do? give drink of water
1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 c
When your baby wakes at night what do you do? rock or cuddle her
1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 d
When your baby wakes at night what do you do? give her a dummy
1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 e
When your baby wakes at night what do you do? bring her into your bed
1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 f
When your baby wakes at night what do you do? change her nappy
1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
C3 g
When your baby wakes at night what do you do? other (please describe)
1
Always
2
Usually
3
Sometimes
4
Never
7
Hasn't come home yet
Other
C4
Do you ever wake your baby for a feed?
1
Yes
2
No
C5 a(i)
Where does the baby sleep? When she goes down at night
1
in her own room on her own
2
with other children
3
in your bedroom
4
other place (please describe)
Other
C5 a(ii)
Where does the baby sleep? When she wakes at the end of the night
1
in her own room on her own
2
with other children
3
in your bedroom
4
other place (please describe)
Other
C5 b(i)
In what does she sleep: When she goes down at night
1
cradle
2
carry cot
3
your bed
4
pram
5
cot
6
moses basket
7
something else (please describe)
Other
C5 b(ii)
In what does she sleep: When she wakes at the end of the night
1
cradle
2
carry cot
3
your bed
4
pram
5
cot
6
moses basket
7
something else (please describe)
Other
C5 c(i)
In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: is the heating on at night?
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(ii)
In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: is there a window open at night?
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(iii)
In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she sleep with a duvet?
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(iv)
In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she have an electric blanket on?
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(v)
In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she sleep with a pillow?
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C5 c(vi)
In the room where the baby sleeps most of the night: does she sleep in a baby nest?
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C6
During a normal night, how many layers of blanket would she have?
How many
C7 i
How often at night does she wear: vest
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 ii
How often at night does she wear: babygro
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 iii
How often at night does she wear: nightie
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 iv
How often at night does she wear: pyjamas
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 v
How often at night does she wear: cardigan or jumper
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 vi
How often at night does she wear: sleepsuit
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 vii
How often at night does she wear: bonnet
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 viii
How often at night does she wear: mittens/gloves
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 ix
How often at night does she wear: bootees
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
C7 x
How often at night does she wear: other (describe)
1
Yes always
2
Yes sometimes
3
No not at all
Other

SECTION D: CRYING

D1 a-d

We are interested in the pattern of your baby's crying during a day. How much does your baby cry at the following times:

-

1 - Yes always

2 - Yes often

3 - Yes sometimes

4 - Hardly ever

9 - Don't know
mornings
afternoon (before 5pm)
in the late afternoon/evenings (5 pm onwards)
during the night
D1 e
We are interested in the pattern of your baby's crying during a day. How much does your baby cry at the following times: other (please describe)
1
Yes always
2
Yes often
3
Yes sometimes
4
Hardly ever
9
Don't know
Other
D2 a
Does your baby ever have times when she appears to be in agony, screams, draws her legs up to her body and can't be calmed?
1
yes often
2
yes sometimes
3
yes once only
4
no
9
don't know
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If no, or don't know, go to D3.
D2 b
does this tend to happen at a particular time of day?
1
yes
2
no
3
can't say
If yes,
D2 b(i)
at which time of day?
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If yes,
If yes,
D2 c
Have you noticed whether anything brings these attacks on?
1
yes
2
no
3
can't say
If yes,
D2 c(i)
please describe:
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If yes,
If yes,
D2 d
How long do these attacks usually last?
1
few minutes
2
less than 1 hour
3
1 - 2 hours
4
more than 2 hours
If yes,
D3
How much do you feel that your baby cries in comparison with other babies of her age?
1
she cries more than other babies
2
she is the same as other babies
3
she cries less than other babies
9
don't know
D4 a
Do you feel that your child's crying is a problem?
1
Yes
2
No
D4 b
If she cries do you:
1
pick her up immediately
2
let her cry for a while, then, if she doesn't stop, pick her up
3
never pick her up until you are ready to do so
D5
Can you usually calm your child when she cries?
1
no
2
yes, usually fairly easily
3
yes, but it takes a while
4
yes, after much effort

SECTION E: VOMITING AND STOOLS

E1
Does she ever posset (bring up small vomits)?
1
yes often
2
yes sometimes
3
no
9
don't know
E2
Has she ever vomited (brought up most or all of her meal)?
1
yes often
2
yes sometimes
3
yes once
4
no not at all
9
don't know
E3
How many times a day (24 hours) does she usually dirty her nappy nowadays?
1
4 or more times a day
2
2 - 3 times a day
3
once a day
4
once in 2-4 days
5
once a week
9
can't say
E4 a
How often are her stools: hard
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 b
How often are her stools: soft
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 c
How often are her stools: curdy
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 d
How often are her stools: liquid
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 e
How often are her stools: brown
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 f
How often are her stools: green
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 g
How often are her stools: yellow
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
E4 h
How often are her stools: other (please describe)
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Occasionally
4
Never
Other
E5 a
Has she ever been ill with diarrhoea or gastro-enteritis?
1
Yes
2
No
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If no, go to Section F.
E5 b
how many times?
How many
If yes,
E5 c
how many days did the worst bout last?
How many
If yes,
E5 d(i)
Did you: call the GP out
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
E5 d(ii)
Did you: go to your GP
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
E5 d(iii)
Did you: contact health visitor
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
E5 d(iv)
Did you: ask chemist
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
E5 d(v)
Did you: other (please describe)
1
Yes
2
No
Other
If yes,
E5 e
Did you continue feeding as usual?
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
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If yes, go to E5.f
If yes,
E5 e(i)
how long was normal feeding disturbed?
1
less than 1 day
2
1 day
3
2 days
4
3-4 days
5
5 or more days
If yes,
If no,
E5 f
Was the baby treated with an oral rehydration solution?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
If yes,
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If no, go to F1.
If yes,
E5 f(i)
give type if known:
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If yes,
If yes,
E5 f(ii)
how long was the solution given?
1
less than 1 day
2
1 day
3
2 days
4
3-4 days
5
5 or more days
If yes,
If yes,
E5 g
What other treatment was given?
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If yes,

SECTION F: YOUR BABY'S HEALTH

F1 a
Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: jaundice
1
Yes
2
No
F1 b
Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: sticky or crusty eye(s)
1
Yes
2
No
F1 c
Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: high temperature
1
Yes
2
No
F1 d
Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: jittery or twitching
1
Yes
2
No
F1 e
Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: snuffles
1
Yes
2
No
F1 f
Has your baby had any of the following since she was born: cough
1
Yes
2
No
F2 a
Have you asked the doctor to come to your home because of a problem with the baby?
1
Yes
2
No
F2 a(i)
how many times?
How many
If yes,
F2 a(ii)
what was wrong:
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If yes,
F2 b
Have you consulted the doctor about any other problems with your child?
1
Yes
2
No
F2 b(i)
how many times?
How many
If yes,
F2 b(ii)
what was wrong:
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If yes,
F3
How would you describe the health of your baby now?
1
very healthy
2
healthy, but a few minor problems
3
sometimes quite ill
4
almost always unwell
F4 a
Has the baby had a rash in the joints and creases of her body (e.g. behind the knees, under the arms)?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
F4 b
how bad was this?
1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
If yes,
F4 c
does she have this sort of rash now?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
If yes,
F5 a
Has she had an itchy, dry, oozing or crusted rash on the face, forearms or shins?
1
Yes
2
No
F5 b
how bad was this?
1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
If yes,
F5 c
does she have this sort of rash now?
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
F6 a
Has she had a nappy rash?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
F6 b
how bad was this?
1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
If yes,
F6 c
does she have this sort of rash now?
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
F7 a
Has she had cradle cap (scaly or crusty scalp)?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
F7 b
how bad was this?
1
very bad
2
quite bad
3
mild
4
no problem
If yes,
F7 c
was there redness with it?
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
F7 d
was there itching with it?
1
Yes
2
No
9
Don't know
If yes,
F7 e
is there any cradle cap now?
1
Yes
2
No
If yes,
F8
Please list all the ointments, pills and medicines that have been given to your baby while she has been at home:
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Check: have you included ointments to prevent nappy rash, eyedrops, herbal remedies, etc.
F9
Have you taken your baby to the child health clinic?
1
Yes
2
No
F10
Has the health visitor visited you at home?
1
Yes
2
No
F11
Do you intend to immunise your baby?
1
yes, immunisation already begun
2
yes, but have not commenced yet
3
no
F12
Did the baby have vitamin K when she was born?
1
yes, injection
2
yes, by mouth
3
no
9
don't know

SECTION G: LOOKING AFTER YOUR BABY

G1 a
What sort of nappies do you use? terry towelling
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
G1 b
What sort of nappies do you use? disposable
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
G1 c
What sort of nappies do you use? other type (please describe)
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
Other
G2 a
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? pram
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 b
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? carry cot
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 c
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? cradle
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 d
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? cot
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 e
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? baby bath
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 f
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? changing mat
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 g
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? blankets
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G2 h
Where did you get the things you use for your new baby? car seat
1
Bought new
2
Bought 2nd hand
3
Already had this
4
Given new
5
Given 2nd hand
6
On loan
7
Don't have
G3
Have you applied for money from social services to help you buy any of this?
1
Yes
2
No
G4
Were you given money by social services to help you buy any of these?
1
Yes
2
No

SECTION H: ABOUT YOUR BABY

H1 a-h

Babies vary a lot in how soon they do things. Nowadays, how often does your baby:

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1 - Often

2 - Sometimes

3 - Rarely

4 - Never
look at your face when you feed her
follow you with her eyes
smile
laugh
squeal
lift her head when on her tummy
touch her hands together
startle when she hears a sound
H2
Do you feel your baby knows you?
1
Yes
2
No
3
Not sure
H3
Do you feel your baby prefers you to other people?
1
Yes
2
No
3
Not sure
H4 a-n

Below are some words used to describe babies. Please indicate how much your baby is like these descriptions.

-

1 - Very like my baby

2 - Like my baby

3 - Unlike my baby

4 - Very unlike my baby

5 - Can't say
placid
communicative
grizzly
fretful
demanding
angry
cuddly
active
sociable
withdrawn
stubborn
unresponsive
happy
alert
H5
Often mothers are surprised how long it takes to love their babies. How long has it taken you?
1
I loved her immediately
2
it took a little while
3
it took over a week
4
I still do not love her fully
9
can't remember
H5 i
Space for any comments:
Long text
Fe I1(a)
This questionnaire was completed by: (tick all that were involved) mother
1
Yes
I1 b
This questionnaire was completed by: (tick all that were involved) father
1
Yes
I1 c
This questionnaire was completed by: (tick all that were involved) other (please describe)
1
Yes
Other
I2
Please give the date on which you completed this questionnaire: day ... month ... year 199 ...
Generic date
I3
Please give the date of birth of your baby: day ... month ... year 199 ...
Generic date
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
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Please remember, because this is strictly confidential, the people who look at this booklet will not know your name. They will be unable to give you any help or contact anyone after reading what you have written. If you feel you need advice your General Practitioner or Health Visitor should be able to help you.
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When completed, please return the questionnaire to:
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Dr. Jean Golding, Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC, Institute of Child Health, 24 Tyndall Avenue, Bristol. BS8 1BR. Tel: (0272) 256260