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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.

I need some tips from super-parents?

My three year old daughter is a bit of a terror at the moment. She tantrums all day long, expects candy when we go into the store and can cry about it for hours when I don't give in. That is just a small example, but the whole day revolves around her and her wishes and I am just exhausted. I don't...

by User avatar morena920149836

my 61/2 month old did a large hard stool?

Answered by a doctor

what is best to give for constipation, i have been told small amount of prunes or a teaspoon of diluted brown sugar... i have been feeding her pumpkin, sweet potato, potato and small amount of peeled grapes mashed in farax for brekkie.

by User avatar Guest

Massage Helps Babies Sleep

If you have been spending sleepless nights beside your newborn who kept crying and wouldn’t sleep, you should definitely try a new approach-massaging. It has been found that massaging helps babies sleep better and sleep more and cry less. It also decreases stress levels and enhances the bonding...

by User avatar Jane232591

Is there a treatment for ABO incompatibility?

Hello, guys. My friends’ baby has been diagnosed with ABO incompatibility. I know that his is somehow related to blood types. I would like to know if there is a treatment for this kind of disorder. Can anyone help me with some info? I will appreciate all your answers considering this. Thanks.

by User avatar dwight49774

Should consult my family doctor before traveling by plane with my baby?

Hello, folks. My husband and I are planning a little trip and it involves traveling by plane. We will bring our six months old daughter to this trip. I know that traveling by plane is safe for babies, but nevertheless, should I consult my family doctor before this trip? I would appreciate all your...

by User avatar gerta81167563

pregnant mothers prescribed methadone

Answered by a doctor

if your are meddically prescribed methadone for chronic pain and have your baby addicted to this , does DHS come in and possibly take your child , or if they dont take your child do they come and check upi on you like yu are are an unfit mother ?

by User avatar lexa5885

green mucus with no red eyes

my 10 month old son has had a green discharge from his eyes for almost a week. however his eyes are no red or do they appear to bother him. he only gets it when he wakes up from sleeping. what is this?

by User avatar vjconx

Nasal obstruction and breastfeeding

Hello, folks. My friend has a little baby and she is still breastfeeding her. However, her baby has a nasal obstruction and this kind of feeding is compromised. I would like to know what my friend could do considering this. I would appreciate if someone could answer me. Thanks in advance.

by User avatar lianne38440

Work conditions influence the infants’ weight

Many occupational conditions which pregnant women have gone through can increase the possibility of having a small infant. One of the main risk factors is having an irregular or shift-work schedule. It is good news that eliminating these factors before the 24th week of pregnancy can bring the odds...

by User avatar Jane232591

spotting before periods

Hi, I have my periods due on the 14th of this month. Since the last 6 months, my period have been very irregular, often skipping 1 1/2 months. I am onto medicines for this. Yest I noticed light bleeding, which stopped today morning, just a few spots. Today there is a continuous stomach cramp too, as...

by User avatar ruchira112461