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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.

Boyles

Hello, The baby is constanly getting boyles on her but, some go away, what is the best thing to treat this from happening. she has had boyles surface a few times this year already. 19 months old. Thank you, Gloria Pabon

by User avatar pabon1@sbcglobal.net

Why is a high WBC count normal in newborns compared to adults?

Why are the reference range for WBC counts higher in infants compared to the WBC count in adults? and why does it decrease as the babies grow older? And are the neutrophil% and lymph% compared to adults? (I've tried looking it up, but it only states the reference ranges and that it is normal for...

by User avatar eiri109400

Breastfed babies do not become brainier kids

Many previous researches found a link between breastfeeding and the intelligence later in life but most of these researchers failed to consider the mother's IQ and the parents' educational and economic status. When these factors were taken into account, breastfeeding was found not to have a major...

by User avatar Tim

What kind of problems did you have while breastfeeding?

I have a 19 month old baby daughter. At the hospital, they told me I had no milk and that they had to formula feed her because she was restless and screaming with hunger. I did plan to breastfeed for some time at least, but it turned out to be impossible for me. If I have any more babies in future,...

by User avatar sissie1332137025

Baby turning blue

Can you tell me the name of the condition that occurs when an infant turns a blue color due to an immature vascular system but the baby's tongue remains pink and the condition is completely benign? Thanks!

by User avatar mitchflys

Why is my baby anxious?

Hello, folks. I have a problem with my baby. Lately, she has become quite anxious. She cries, does not want to sleep. Our pediatrician examined her and it seems she is not ill. I would like to know why my baby is anxious. Can anyone help me with an advice? I will appreciate it a lot.

by User avatar felicdad88567007

mucus in throat and stools of 1 month baby

my baby is 6 weeks old finding uncomforatable wth the mucus in her throat and stools. she is crying more after her bath and unable to take breath properly. she feels more uncomforatable especially after bath because of this mucus. her growth is normal and presently she is 4.2kgs weight and 54cms...

by User avatar srijani27846

Is there a need for moisturizer for newborn baby?

Hello, good people. My wife and I have a newborn baby and we would like to know something since this is our first kid. We would like to know if there is a need for moisturizer for newborn baby. We would really appreciate all your help considering this issue. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar eric157283634

Worried 1st time Mother

I have been on Methadone for around 2 yrs now and just started decreasing in dose 3 months before I became Pregnant. I've been to the doctor and done tons of research about pregnancy while on methadone. I hear it is not good to keep decreasing your dose while pregnant and I want to do what is best...

by User avatar 1st TimeMother

Herion Addiction in Babies

I am a foster parent. We are to get a herion addicted baby in a few days. How is the care of these babies different than unaddicted babies? What can I do to help them the most? What can I expect,behavior wise with the baby?

by User avatar angelgirl