Managing infant health concerns including fever care, teething symptoms, and digestive issues like colic or gas. Information on nursing diets and skin conditions.
If your baby has hard dry stool or cries when passing a bowel movement, she may be constipated. A baby can go a few days to a week without having a bowel movement and not be constipated if the stools are still coming out soft.
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Fever is a normal reaction and is usually a positive sign that your body is fighting an infection. Fever means your child's body temperature is higher than normal. When fewer is breaking, the worst is usually over and your child's temperature is coming back down.
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Having an infant or toddler who wakes up with a fever can be scary. A fever typically occurs when your child’s body is fighting an infection. A child’s fever usually gets better within a few days, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Painted turtles are semi-aquatic pets, meaning they live both in the water and on land, explains Aquaworld Aquarium.
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It is very common for babies to develop a fever at some point during their first year of life. Most of the time, fevers are not serious and are part of the body's normal response to fighting off infection. You can aid your child's recovery by offering fluids, rest and when appropriate, fever-reducing medication.
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Diaper rash is a painful condition for your baby and can cause fussiness and discomfort. MedlinePlus.com reports that it is common for your baby to develop a diaper rash if she is not kept clean and dry.
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Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, carries the brand name Benadryl. It blocks histamines, which the body manufactures during some allergic reactions. Many parents use Benadryl to control minor allergic reactions such as hives in their children.
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Johnson's Baby Lotion, a popular emollient for infant skin, contains ingredients formulated to protect skin from dryness without leaving a greasy residue.
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A baby only breathes through his nose, so congestion is a cause for concern as he doesn't have an open sinus passageway from nose to throat. Giving a baby medications is tricky, as getting the dose right is difficult, and the medicine might not even be effective.
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When you notice your baby coughing and choking during sleep, you might wonder what could be wrong. There are a few different possible reasons, but it can be difficult to diagnose the cause at home.
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Walking down the formula aisle can be overwhelming for new parents. Of course, each formula label claims to be the best for your baby. Among the numerous formulas is Nutramigen, a product of Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil brand formulas. Nutramigen was developed to help reduce colic related to cow's milk allergy.
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Diaper rash is something most parents see once or twice during the early years of a child's life. It is a form of dermatitis that presents as red, bumpy sores on the genitals, and can be associated with moist diapers. Open blisters indicate an acute condition that may be infected.
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Listening to your baby's heartbeat makes the whole pregnancy experience more real, especially early on when you haven't yet begun to show. While it would be a wonderful way to bond, you cannot feel your unborn baby's heartbeat in your stomach or elsewhere in your body during pregnancy.
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A fever that comes and goes in babies is alarming to parents. Often times, a fever is caused by a virus. However, if your baby’s fever lasts longer than two days, call her doctor.
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Chest congestion in an infant is not an illness in itself but a sign of underlying illness. Chest congestion and runny noses are common in infants, because of the immaturity of their immune systems and exposure to other children with respiratory illnesses.
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A red raised skin rash on your baby’s scalp can be alarming for parents, especially if you don’t know the cause. In most cases, the rash is a harmless condition called seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap. Tinea capitis and eczema can also cause this type of rash.
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Most babies cut their first teeth at about six months; only 1 percent cut their first tooth before 4 months. Parents and pediatricians alike often attribute mild transient symptoms such as irritability to teething, even if teeth don't appear for months afterwards.
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Milk can cause diaper rash if your child has a milk allergy or is lactose intolerant. Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that occurs on an infant's buttocks from wet diapers or excessive exposure to stool.
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The American Dental Association says a child's baby teeth are as important as permanent teeth because they aid in a child's speech development and set the foundation for permanent teeth.
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Baby rashes are common and usually nothing serious. Rashes may appear on the face or head due to normal conditions, such as cradle cap or milia. A red rash on the baby's buttocks is likely diaper rash.
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