Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Mucus in the lungs or chest congestion in infants can be caused by multiple factors. Your infant is just starting to breath and can be more prone to respiratory infections. Respiratory infections cause mucus to form in the lungs and respiratory tract; mucus is a normal symptom of the common cold.
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Your baby should be ready for Stage 2 foods at about 6 months of age. Stage 2 foods include mashed or chopped fruits and vegetables. You can now introduce pasta, meats, yogurt and cheese into your baby's diet.
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Babies born at 36 weeks gestation are called late-preterm babies. "More than 70 percent of premature babies are born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation." If you have had uterine or cervical abnormalities, a previous premature birth or are pregnant with multiple babies, you have a high risk for having a premature baby.
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