Infant health concerns often involve monitoring for signs of allergies, abnormal muscle stiffness, or unusual odors like breath smelling like vinegar. Proper care includes regulating temperature and noise levels.
Head trauma in babies can be the result of many intentional and accidental actions. Shaken Baby Syndrome is one form of serious head trauma. Early in life, the infantโs head is very tender due to fontanels, or soft spots.
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Acid reflux can be a temporary or long-term condition in breastfeeding infants. Learn how to prevent and manage acid reflux in breastfed babies by following a balanced diet and making lifestyle changes.
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A baby may enjoy the bath or it may be a time of distress. The temperature of bath water can contribute to the overall bathing experience for the infant. Risks are associated with bathing the infant in water that is too hot or cold.
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Zinc oxide, a mineral, is the active ingredient in numerous baby diaper rash ointments. The mineral can be mixed with various other ingredients to treat specific types of diaper rash and some other skin irritations. As with any over-the-counter medicines, the ointment should only be used as indicated.
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Newborn baby furniture can be expensive. Second-hand items can save a family a great deal of money. When shopping for these items it is important to evaluate how they were handled. Families with pet allergies should ask the seller if animals lived in the home with the furniture.
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