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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.

testicals

When my son was born, we were told his testicals did not desend the whole way. That there was an opening that should have closed more to keep his testicals where they should be. Should we have surgery to fix the problem? Will he be able to have childern in the future if he doesnt have the surgery?

by User avatar Guest

Can we reduce the number of vaccinations for our kids with KINRIX(TM)?

What is the main characteristic of KINRIX(TM)? Can we reduce the number of vaccinations for our kids with KINRIX(TM)? I have heard that is possible and that would be great since our kid is scared of needles. I just hope that FDA approves it soon; we read that the testing results were great.

by User avatar nickolaus40437

2 spots found during ultrasound

Well my girlfriend and I went to get her 2nd level ultrasound today. Everything was fine except that they said that there was 2 soft spots One was a calcium spot on the heart and another soft spot on the back of the neck, the doctor recommended that we spoke with a Gene Counselor. She didnt...

by User avatar Mikeyd6996101465

Why is KINRIX(TM) better then regular children vaccines?

My wife and I have heard some interesting things about KINRIX(TM). Is it true that it contains protection for four major illnesses? Why is KINRIX(TM) better than the regular children vaccine? And also, is it even FDA approved? We knew that there were some tests made and that it proved that...

by User avatar mord124482381

3 month old baby passing mucus with stools

My 3 month daughter is passing stools atleast 6 times a day with mucus. She is bottle fed and never had this problem till the last 2weeks. She is taking her feeds well & is active and not cranky. She salivates a lot also. Her stools are normal - seedy and mustard in colour. She has no problems...

by User avatar Prisha's mom

Soft lump in babies belly button?

Answered by a doctor

My one an a half old baby has recently started to cry a lot more an I noticed a soft wet lump in her belly button which she has not had from birth, she finds it hard to sleep an cries but is at ease flat on her belly. Is this lump dangerouse?

by User avatar Zoya

Mucus Stools Diarrhea blood, red bottom

Hi, I need help...my 3 month old has diarrhea, blood streaked mucus stool. A dry cough with a mucus nose but it doesn't run, it sounds like hay fever type nose. Unsettled, arching her back, wind, bloated stomach and dry scaly skin behind her ears that won't wash off. I had been breast feeding up...

by User avatar keggsrach

3 month old baby passing mucus with stools

My 3 month daughter is passing stools atleast 6 times a day with mucus. She is bottle fed and never had this problem till the last 2weeks. She is taking her feeds well & is active and not cranky. She salivates a lot also. Her stools are normal - seedy and mustard in colour. She has no problems...

by User avatar Prishas mom250607

What drugs I must take if going on vacation with small baby?

Our baby is 10 months old and we think that she is old enough for her first trip. But we are also concerned about how she will handle it, the change of climate and all. What drugs I must take if going on vacation with small baby? What would you take?

by User avatar alessandra167257036

No female genitals, is this androgen insensitivity syndrome?

My cousin just gave birth to a baby with ambiguous genitals. Apparently, the baby has ovaries, thus arguably making it a female, but it has no female genitals. They don't like to talk about it much and the baby is still in hospital. I did some searching around the internet and I think the baby has...

by User avatar alejandrina1142170657