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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.

Surgery to separate twins has begun

On Friday, a team of doctors began working to separate the Carlsen twin sisters, who were born five months ago joined at the abdomen and chest. The surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester was expected to take 10 to 12 hours. The Carlsens have separate hearts but share a pericardium, a membrane...

by User avatar MarioB.

What kind of stool has breastfed baby?

Hi, I am a mother of a tiny 15 days old baby girl and I am so happy and frightened at the same time. I am breastfeeding her but I have noticed that her stool is not solid, it is always in liquid form. I would like to know what kind of stool has a breastfed baby. Should we be worried?

by User avatar sybila114874483

Is it safe to switch to generic Similac Neosure formula?

I was hoping some of the moms on here could help me with this. My 7 month old twins were preemies and ever since they were in hospital they were on Similac Neosure formula. They now go through can a day – and don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful they progress so well, but the costs are starting to...

by User avatar Guest

Older mothers more prone to having twins

Until recently, the use of IVF and other assisted reproduction methods has been linked to the multiple pregnancies. However, the rise of twins in the last decade made experts suspect there could be more to it. It was found that hormonal changes that take place in older mothers raise the chances of...

by User avatar Bobby

loose curls

Hi! Are there any genetic hobbyists on this forum? If so, I'd like your opinion. My husband and I are expecting our first baby together, and we just found out that she will be a girl. My husband has wonderful loose curls, though he cuts his hair fairly short now so I don't see much of them. His...

by User avatar sam643217906

Did you have success with bedtime routine with your baby?

I am desperate! My 11 month old baby basically naps very little and sleeps when he decides it is time, and also wakes when he feels like it. Sometimes that happens to be at 4 am, when he thinks it is funny to start throwing stuff out of his crib, and he simply won't go back to sleep. Did you have...

by User avatar zsa zsa1090138870

Are you familiar with consequences of painful procedures in newborns?

My wife is in her third month of pregnancy and we are doing everything we can to go maintain healthy status of her and our baby. Anyway, we have heard that if there is some problem during pregnancy or during the birth, some painful procedures might be applied. Are you familiar with consequences of...

by User avatar willey23793348

infection on testicles in babies

My son is 7days old and I have noticed that his testicles are swollen. I am very worried. I talked to my husband and he says he doesn’t know anything about it. Man!!!! I am very worried that this could be some sort of an infection on testicles. How dangerous is it? Any reply is more than welcome!...

by User avatar Guest

Underweight babies

My first grandchild was born on August 25,2008 weighing 6 lbs., 15 oz. At the time of his discharge 2 days later, he weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. He is now 20 weeks old and weighs 12 lbs., 12 oz. His pediatrician has been seeing him every 2 months but sine this last appointment and his weight, hthe...

by User avatar lcollins

Whooping Cough shot at 2 months

Answered by a doctor

Hello, my daughter is 2 months old. I took her in yesterday to have her first shots and the Dr. wanted to give her the DTP shot and I told him no because the other family members have the whooping cough shot because it can cause seizures especially when it runs in the family. Does anyone know...

by User avatar lorrin981