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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.

I'm afraid that my baby is allergic to vaccine. Any test for that?

Hello, my friends. I took my baby to the vaccination, but she got some skin rash the next morning. I’m afraid that my baby is allergic to vaccine. I would really want to know if there is any test for that. I hope someone will know to answer me this. Thank you for replying.

by User avatar lauraine32252

Im worried about my first new grandchild

My first grandchild was born on August 25,2008 weighing 6 lbs., 15 oz. and 20 inches long. He was a full term pregnancy for my daughter-in-law and perfectly healthy. He is now over 4 months old (20 weeks) and my son just brought him home from his check up and told me that the doctor is slightly...

by User avatar lcollins101061

Mucus discharge from my baby girl (now @ 3 1/2 months)

Can anyone advise whether the virginal mucus discharge from 3 months old baby girl is normal? The mucus is milky transparent kind of discharge. Why do baby girl have this kind of discharge? Pls advise.

by User avatar My baby girl

Do you think that Newborn screening can help in children health issues?

Hi, folks. My wife has just given birth to a wonderful baby. She should leave the hospital, but doctors recommend newborn screening tests. I wonder if these tests can really help in children health issues. I hope someone could tell me something more about this. Thanks in advance for all your help.

by User avatar emmerich74685997

What would you afraid most if you had to take you baby on Newborn screening?

Hi, folks. My wife has her first baby and she is older than 35. Her doctor recommends newborn screening tests. I am not sure why he suggested this. I would like to know what you would afraid most if you had to take your baby to this kind of test. I will appreciate all your replies.

by User avatar washington153562462

What if chromosome 22q11.2 deletion runs in family?

For most people, reading about chromosomal diseases is fascinating though far fetched. But if chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome or other similar conditions run in your family, it becomes a different story entirely! There are several children with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion in my family, and I am...

by User avatar millisent1035179857

What to do with that entire Baby Toys when the kid grown old?

Hi, folks. My kid is slowly reaching puberty. I think that I bought him too many toys and when he grows old, I don’t know what to do with them. What should I do with that entire baby toys. Does anyone have any good advice? I will appreciate all your replies considering this.

by User avatar querida80959766

Things we already have in house that can be used instead of Nursery Furniture?

Hi, everyone. My wife and I will soon become parents. This is our first child, so we have a lot of questions to ask. I would like to know if there are some things that we already have in house that can be used instead of nursery furniture. I think that nursery is pretty expensive.

by User avatar callean108592558

side effects of hib men c

I am in the middle of looking into various immunisations. If I am right, hib and Men C are the first two immunisations that are normally given to newborns in the hospital, right after they are born? I am interested in hearing from experts on this topic what side effects can be expected from these...

by User avatar sergent1804169163

Infrequent Bowels in my 4 months old son

My son is 4 months old, and he has been having issues having regular bowel movements. He has never went longer than 4 days, but everyone is telling me that a baby should atleast go every 2. At first he was in alot of pain, and then his peditrician recommended changing formula. Well, it worked as far...

by User avatar wyattsmommy