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The newborn board is all about baby health, growth and development. Browse these topics or ask questions to learn about hearing, reflexes, temperament, breastfeeding, choosing formula, vitamins, infant formula basics, DHA and ARA and common and less common problems like allergic colitis, jaundice, constipation, (diaper) rashes, hydrocele, birth marks, fever, spina bifida, watery eyes, upper respiratory infections, thrush, and SIDS.

Can a Baby Get SCarlet Fever?

I am mother of two boys. Older one was recently exposed to scarlet fever. Other one is still a baby and doctor said that he most likely won't get it. I am very worried about younger one. Can a baby get scarlet fever?

by User avatar Guest

My 6 months old Daughter total white blood cell count is elevated, and they say it's an infection

My 6 month old Daughter have total white blood cell count is elevated, It was 12.2 k on her last visited to the doctor 28/12/2017 blood checked report, after the report doctor told to my wife there is infection in her blood , she has bad fever and tired of body last 2 weeks ,she is not feeding...

by User avatar mazzy

elevated high white blood cells in 6 month old baby

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My 5 month old grandson's white blood cell count is elevated, It was 18,000 on his 6 month doctor's visit, a week later it was 20,000...what could this mean? He is a picture of health, eats good, sleeps through the night and is doing everything he should be doing. He has a bad cough; but no fever....

by User avatar Guest

what to expect with a baby addicted to methadone and xanax?

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my cuz just had a baby, she was heavily mixing methadone with xanax during her entire pregnancy. She never even went to her doctor. The baby weighs jsut 5 pounds, dhr stepped in and my aunt will be taking the baby. IF someone knows what to expect or has any helpful info, please let me know....

by User avatar LuckyLady

My child caught HSV at 3 weeks old and Survived!!

My Beautiful Son was a happy baby constantly smiling until one night he was very fussy and tired the next day I took his temp and it was 100.7 (which is very bad in newborns)  so we rushed him to Childrens hospital. He was diagnosed with it and my heart dropped.  The first thing I did...

by User avatar Amanda

my 2 week old son has a puffy eyelid

one of his eyes appears to be a little puffy not a whole lot but it is noticable he doesn't have a fever and it doesn't appear to bother him what might this be? He has an appointment in 2 days but was wondering if i should take him in early and if this is cause for concern?

by User avatar kokoboy15921

infant belly button cysts and surgery

My infant son is 4 months old. He has had a raised belly button, outtie, that weeps fluid and is red all around. His Doctor thought it might be a herina. A sonagram ruled it out. He prescribed nyasin powder and a antibiotic which did nothing. He wants to do surgery to remove a possible cyst. My...

by User avatar lsances@sbcglobal.net

HBs Age antigen and my first test is positive. Is it possible that this test become negative?

My first test is positive. Is it possible this test become negative

by User avatar tahir

Daughter born with patches of blonde hair among her brunette hair

My little one now 2 was born with patches of blonde amongst her brunette hair. Left side all brown right side with the patches. It is very bright and stands out. I've never seen it before but have read and learnt that quite a fair bit of people have something similar or exactlu the same. They're all...

by User avatar Guest

Glycerin Suppository on my 3 month old baby if she has not excreted in 4 days?

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I would like to get some info concerning my baby. It is my first child (I am inexperienced) so I am constantly worried ever since I delivered my girl. Main problem that bothers me these days is that she did not defecate for four days. She is only three months old and she sleeps poorly and has...

by User avatar Guest