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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.

Baby not napping well....

My baby is 7 weeks old and we start having some issues with her napping around 5 weeks. Before the 5 week mark, she was frequently going down for 30 minute power naps, then early afternoon would sleep for 2-3 hours. Recently it seems that as soon as she hits a change in her sleeping cycle (going...

by User avatar Kennedy12178703

Medications that can be used in pain management in newborns

What can you tell me about the pain management in newborns during the circumcision? My wife is in her 6th month of pregnancy and everything is going fine so far and I hope it will stay like that. So, what about that procedure? How can a little one avoid pain? Are there medications that can be used...

by User avatar swen181281149

How to accomplish adequate home temperature for newborn baby?

Good evening, folks. My wife and I got a beautiful baby and I should bring them home tomorrow. I would like to know how to accomplish adequate home temperature for newborn baby. I am totally new in this, so I could really use your help here. Thank you in advance. Bye!

by User avatar zollie100064650

right testical around 4 or 5 times bigger than left, worried???

My son is 4 1/2 I have recently noticed that his right testical is about 4 maybe 5 times bigger than his left one. Its very noticeable, he doesnt seem to be in any pain or discomfort but I as his mother am very worried about it. Can it be anything serious? If anyone has any idea of what this could...

by User avatar mummyof 3

When do I start solid food for my baby?

My baby is 4 months old. I’m breastfeeding and everything is ok. But I’m started to worry because I think that maybe I don’t have enough milk. It seems to me that my baby is hungry all the time. When do I start solid food for my baby? What is the best her?

by User avatar janna21862052

Breastfeeding: Soothes baby and mom

It is known that breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk is beneficial to both their physical and mental development. New researches have shown that breast feeding has a very good impact on mothers as well as they experience less stress than the bottle-feeding mothers....

by User avatar simone2593

What home temperature does baby requires?

Hi, guys. My wife has just delivered a beautiful baby. She will come soon home with her. I would like to know what home temperature baby requires. This is our first child and there are a lot of things that we don’t know about. I hope some of you can help. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar mervin123589413

Encephalopathy after DPT vaccine

Our kid is three months old and has just received her first DPT vaccine. I know that this vaccine will prevent really serious conditions, but I cannot help thinking about all those possible neurological disorders that might occur after the vaccination (autism, encephalopathy and other). Is that...

by User avatar Guest

swollen lymphnode under left ear in 8mos. old girl

I want to find out more information on swollen lymphnodes. My 8mos. old niece has one under her left ear for about 2wks. now. The doctor who first saw it said it could be either mumps or just a swollen lymphnode. They ran blood work and found the results to be negative. It has since gotten...

by User avatar Guest

side effects of tamiflu in babies

Hi, folks. I am a mother of six months old boy and I am little stressed out by this swine flu. I know that epidemic is decreasing, but I am still thinking of it. I would like to know the side effects of tamiflu that is applied in babies. Can you name some? I would really appreciate your replies.

by User avatar agata751203128