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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.

How to take care of a baby's skin?

Hello, folks. My wife and I have just gotten our first baby. I must admit that this is our first kid and we are quite new in this area. I would like to know something more about taking care of baby’s skin. Do you have some more ideas considering this? I would appreciate all your replies.

by User avatar humfried174192006

My son is 6 months old and I think he might be having seizures.

to whom it may concern: I have a six month old son ,he just got his shots the 5th of this month(6 month old shots)the night after his shots he started throwing his head and hands in the air almost like some kind of seizure(which also runs in my family)we took him back to the doctor and she said to...

by User avatar Guest

Baby's heartbeat

Hello, I am going to have a baby soon (in 4 months). I am wondering how it is possible to measure the baby's heart rate. Thanks for advice.

by User avatar mires331

Will Blalock-Taussig shunt save my baby's life?

It looks like that the youngest member of our family is having serious problems. He is only 4 days old but he already has to be submitted to the surgery. Blalock – Taussig shunt has to be applied to him and I am hoping that it will save my baby’s life. I am so concerned for him, I did...

by User avatar chantalle148872196

Where can we find inexpensive Baby Accessories in NY?

Hello, good people. My wife and I will soon get a baby. This is our first child and we would like to buy some baby accessories. Can anyone recommend us where we can find some inexpensive accessories in NY? I would really appreciate all your replies considering this. Thanks in advance.

by User avatar hasheem189091549

Are airports too crowded places for babies?

Hello, folks. My husband is persistent in going to a trip that includes traveling by plane. I am not sure about that since our girl is still very little. I wonder if airports are too crowded for babies. What do you think about this? I will really appreciate if you could share your opinion here.

by User avatar noemi194092010

When is the best time to perform the surgery of anorectal malformation on a baby?

Our little so, who will soon be four months old, has already been diagnosed with anorectal malformation, and will need to undergo surgery at some point. We are a bit confused about the whole procedure because different doctors have told us different things about when the best time would be to...

by User avatar ric415179069

baby refuses to crawl

Hi, I am worried bout my baby boy. He is 7 months old, and he still refuses to crawl. Maybe I’m exaggerating, I don’t even know when the other babies start crawling, but I would appreciate some suggestions.

by User avatar ralls325

What are my baby's chances with atrioventricular septal defect repair?

Can you tell me - what are my baby’s chances with atrioventricular septal defect repair? She is only one month old and I am so afraid for her, I just wish everything would turn out ok for her! I already have two kids, but it seems like the entire world would come crushing down on me if...

by User avatar carmine110572198

lump on baby's head

Answered by a doctor

Please help me with some advice. Yesterday while my three year old and my 11 month old were playing together, my three year old hit the younger one on the head with a toy accidentally. Now, he's got a deep bruise on his forehead and a lump. Should I be worried he has a concussion or just leave the...

by User avatar eran123173130