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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.

Newborn baby on morphine/What are risk factors?

My baby was born prematurely (5 wks) and required surgery on her first day for gastroschisis. She is now on morphine (day 3) and I am very worried about the consequences. Does anyone know of any alternatives it seems such a strong drug for such a tiny baby 4 lbs. 4 oz. Thanks you so much! Feeling...

by User avatar Guest

Minor finger malformation in the newborn, adactylia unilateral?

My newborn baby is still in the hospital with my wife, and he was born with minor finger malformation. The doctors have not yet made a final diagnosis but from what I have read online it seems clear that our son has adactylia unilateral. Is that true? Or are there any other conditions involving...

by User avatar peterus686169762

How to know if in my home is too hot for my baby?

Hi, folks. My wife and our baby should arrive tomorrow. I know that baby shouldn’t be overheated. I would like to ask how to know if in my home is too hot for my baby. This is our first kid and we have a lot of uncertainties about this. I hope you understand this. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar banky109490820

vaccinations and babies

Hi, I would like to ask what vaccinations are recommended for babies? It is not easy to determine important from less important vaccines.

by User avatar Guest

How to determine if the fetus has FAS?

My wife is in her third month of pregnancy and all that we talk about these days is FAS! We have been to some party recently and she took a few drinks, nothing serious, but then we heard about the FAS syndrome and we are frightened now. How to determine if the fetus has FAS?

by User avatar nat71953863

Problem with heart beat

Hi, Today I took my one and half month baby to Doctor for vaccination. As a part of observation Doctor said that my baby heart beat is 160. My baby is also having cold slightly. Finally Doctor asked me to come for another check up after 3 days. Even after if the heart beat persits 160 he is...

by User avatar radhika_jakku32703

My Baby has fibrous material almost like tomato in her stool

Yet she hasn't eaten tomatoes. It's almost like she is shedding cells from inside her... Anybody have any ideas?

by User avatar Guest

flu shots for babies

Hi! I have 16 month old son. My wife is against flu shots, but I think that our baby should get flu shot. What is your opinion about flu shots? Do you have any experience with flu shots?

by User avatar Guest

CDiff treatment in infants under 1 year of age.

My Granddaughter is 10 1/2 months old and has tested positive for C-Diff. I have been searching the internet for subjects concerning this and have found serveral articles saying that children under one year of age should not be tested for this because it is normal flora for this age group. My...

by User avatar Kay Adkins

Fraternal Twins of the Same Sex???

Can someone explain to me the difference between identical and fraternal twins? I am confused with this. I thought it was the same thing. Is it possible to have fraternal twins of the same sex?

by User avatar Guest