Newborns

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.

My 2 month old smacked his nose, nose is bruised

My 2 month old has smacked his nose on my shoulder bone multiple times, I try to prevent by using blankets but sometimes I get caught up and forget. Anyways his poor lil nose is bruised, as well as the corners of his eyes, also I noticed a broken blood vessel. I feel so horrible and have cried...

by CherylG84 over a year ago

14 month old boy in severe pain

Hi everyone, I have a 14month old boy who since April has had sudden outburst of extreme screaming and sobbing as if he is in severe pain it began of a night time, when he suddenly woke after being asleep over 6hrs screaming and sobbing, It took me a while to console him and I was very scared as I...

by JodAld324750 over a year ago

10 months old vomiting due to congestion?

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Hello, My little 10 months old nephew who I babysit for last month seems to have caught his first cold, with runny nose and coughing. He’s been to the doctor’s and it’s just common cold that will go away on its own, but the problem we’re having during all this time is that Jacob wakes up,...

by Guest over a year ago

Baby gets cold symptoms after synagis shot?

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Hello, our baby had her first synagis shot exactly a week ago and even since it’s been this long, she’s still experiencing cold-like symptoms like stuffed nose, with mild fever running. Our pediatrician said it’s expected she might have some reaction to the vaccine like at the injection spot...

by Lisa over a year ago

type 1 branchial cleft anomaly in three year old girl

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My granddaughter was born August 4 2010. She had two holes one by her ear on one down a little on her cheek. The pediatric ENT said it was nothing to worry about unless it gets infected. It's infected. She has been on antibiotics since October 2, 2013 and they just switch to a new antibiotic...

by Alice over a year ago

Addicted infant now 2 lots of issues

I am a single father with 27 month old son who was born addicted to oxycodone. mom had a 300mg a day habit when he was born and started using at about 14 week into her pregnancy. he was 5lbs at birth. he spent 59 days in the nicu and had a horrible detox was the hardest thing to watch. he is still...

by Guest over a year ago

Adams-Oliver Syndrome possible without growth deficiency?

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Are there any known cases where Adams-Oliver Syndrome patients were able to live without any growth deficiencies? I would really appreciate any input on this, as I am very worried about my son's future development but the doctors are not all that helpful. I know I shouldn't get my hopes up, but...

by virginia404214049 over a year ago

Can abdominal ultrasound show signs of anorectal malformation in two months old baby?

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My baby is two months old now, and at her well baby visit, which took place yesterday, the paediatrician noticed some disturbing signs, which she said could possibly point to anorectal malformation. She now made an appointment for us to get an abdominal ultrasound next week. I was wondering if this...

by leeanne180179635 over a year ago

side effects of teething

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Hi everyone! I am hoping for some advice from you all! My son is seven months old and is clearly teething at the moment. I noticed several changes in him. It is obvious to me that teething can be painful, but he is also running a fever and has a terrible diaper rash all of a sudden despite the fact...

by trudi_160959160959 over a year ago

Birthmark on heart

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My DR. told ne today that my baby has a birthmark on her heart and that could be a sighn of down syndrom, my blood work also came back positive.I know the blood tests arent always acurate but iv never heard the birthmark thing iv seen things about calcium deposits.

by mnjturner0 over a year ago