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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.

Is the immunization necessary for all babies?

I would like to hear about all the possible protection the baby gets when born. Is the immunization necessary for all babies? When is it applied and how? What about vaccines? Are those the best and most efficient way to protect our babies from the conditions and illnesses that wait the opportunity...

by User avatar sibelle47270

rub malox for babies

My baby has a diaper rash. I read in a magazine that I can rub malox on the place the rash is appearing. Is that true?

by User avatar featherston2571

When is the time for the first shot of M-M-RII(R) for kids?

We are trying to learn as much as possible about how to take care of our baby’s health. My wife is about to give birth to a baby boy and we want to be prepared as much as possible. When is the time for the first shot of M-M-RII(R) for kids? And what about that new vaccine Kinrix(TM)?

by User avatar wat37548

is my baby growing well?

Hello, I hope that you could help me out a bit. I intend to get some detailed info when I take my 3-month-old son or a regular health check. Still, I would like to know now. Is my baby growing well? What are normal proportions for a 3-month-old? I am little worried that he is not as big as he should...

by User avatar cheri19437

Newborn poop rock hard.

My newborn boy is very constipated. He only poops once a day and it takes him 20 minutes of straining to do so. The result is little balls that are rock hard. Really. They don't smush at all.My pediatrician recommended extra water. We tried that for a week. There was no change. Then she said...

by User avatar Teneniel82

macrodactyli

My child has macrodactyly, very uncommon birth defect. I‘ve been to several specialist and no body had an answer how this happened. What is treatment for macrodactyly? Is he going to need a surgery? Please, I need some help!

by User avatar Guest

my infant has large blue lumps

my 8 month old son has had a large lump just below his neck on his back as well as one under his right arm over his ribcage. I noticed about a month ago and have been looking for the cause. They havnt changed in size or color . I am worried.

by User avatar kthrnhill

Will an amniocentesis tell me for sure that my child will not have Down's Syndrome?

I am 37 yrs old and 16 1/2 weeks pregnant with my third child. It's been 13 years since my last child so it's almost all new again! The technology today is so much different then it used to be. I have had 3 ultrasounds at this point as well as multiple blood tests. I was told that my ultrasounds...

by User avatar maryg

Would you consider becoming member of support group for nursing?

I am newly pregnant with my first baby, and I have been spending a lot of time on websites for new moms! On one of the sites I came across, I read that there are lots of support groups for nursing. I am wondering if you would consider becoming a member of one of those? If so, why? And if not, why...

by User avatar reggi1635145219

Planning your own baby shower

Is it tacky to plan and throw your own baby shower? If it is, do I ask someone to throw one, or just hint by saying stuff like "oh do you remember aunt Gloria's baby shower for her son? That was awesome and so much fun!" HEEEEELLLLLPPPPP!!!!!

by User avatar Guest