Supporting infant growth involves identifying teething stages, establishing safe sleep environments, and transitioning to age-appropriate solid foods.
Teething causes a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from mouth and gum discomfort to irritating rashes and loose stools. While teething should not give your baby diarrhea, it may cause light-colored, loose stools.
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A fractured rib is not always easy to identify, particularly when an infant can’t tell you what’s wrong. If your baby has trauma to the chest, always consult your doctor for prompt diagnosis and treatment. A cracked rib left untreated can do significant damage to your infant’s organs.
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Your infant cannot protect himself against loud or harmful noises, so it's up to you to safeguard against damage to his delicate hearing. Understanding what noises can be harmful to your baby -- including sounds from loud toys -- can help you pinpoint noises that could harm him.
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An infant has a much more delicate system than an adult or even an older child, so he can become too hot very quickly. When weather or clothing is making your baby warm, take off a layer of his clothes and adjust the temperature in the room.
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An infant with thick green snot discharging from the nose most likely has sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection. There are several steps you can take to ease painful sinuses and provide comfort to your baby. Always consult with your baby’s doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment of symptoms.
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The process of teething involves baby teeth breaking through a child's gums. This can cause red cheeks, fever, swelling, drooling, irritability, sleeplessness and a decrease in appetite. The best way to help your child is to treat his symptoms while teething.
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Although the behavior of a 3-week-old can seem confusing, it is actually highly organized and complex. Newborns engage in a complex array of behaviors designed to keep them safe, bond with their caregivers, and ensure that their physical and emotional needs are met.
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Lactose intolerance is common, and many parents worry that a colicky baby or toddler with an upset stomach might be allergic to lactose. Other parents believe that, if they give their child a lactose-free milk, they will spare their child the difficulty of lactose-induced stomach pain.
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Breast-fed infants defecate frequently, but formula-fed babies might go three or four days between bowel movements. Also, most babies strain when they go, because they are lying down and cannot use gravity to ease the process.
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Antibiotics such as penicillin are antibacterials used to treat infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites.
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If your baby cries when she is passing gas, she is probably experiencing pain due to trapped gas in her abdomen. Small babies often suffer from uncomfortable gas bubbles that form in their stomach and cause pain and irritation. Gas is especially prevalent in babies between 3 and 6 weeks of age, according to "Parents"
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Bowel movements are one measure of your baby’s health and nutrition. Formula-fed babies generally produce fewer bowel movements than breast-fed babies. How often a formula-fed baby has a bowel movement differs from child to child and changes as the baby grows.
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Giving cold water to your baby is a controversial, but exciting dietary stepping stone in your child’s life. However, before you introduce cold water to your baby’s diet, is it imperative to consider many issues, such as safety and timing. Because water sometimes poses a safety hazard, you must use caution.
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If your infant seems to be itching or pulling on her ears, it's likely that she's just discovering them; however, in some cases, it can indicate that she's experiencing pain in the area.
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You may wish to slightly elevate the head of your baby's crib mattress to relieve the symptoms of certain conditions. Otherwise, elevating a crib is unnecessary and serves no purpose.
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Lemons have a fresh, tart taste that many adults love, but they don't make an ideal food for babies. At best, babies are likely to reject a lemon's sour flavor; at worst, your baby could have an allergic reaction or develop a diaper rash after eating lemons. Wait until your baby becomes a toddler to introduce lemons.
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Every pregnant woman wants to keep the precious cargo she carries in her belly safe and sound. Jumping can be a great way to get exercise, but you may wonder what effects it could have on your unborn baby. Knowing the risks and benefits can help you decide if jumping exercises are right for you.
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Gas bubbles are very uncomfortable and often lead to crying and crankiness when your baby burps. Painful burps and gas are not uncommon in babies. In fact, the BabiesToday website notes that more than half of babies experience gas within the first months of life.
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Fruits and vegetables are an important part of your diet — and particularly so when you're breastfeeding, providing key nutrients to keep you healthy and help your baby grow. Pineapple, a rich source of both fiber and vitamin C, is an especially good choice when you're nursing.
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During teething, it's perfectly normal for a baby to experience a mild amount of bleeding of the gums. Other symptoms may include bruising, tenderness, swelling and pain, causing your baby to cry or generally become restless or irritable.
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