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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.

my baby isonly 2 weeks old

im brestfeeding my baby is it normal for her stool to be mucus and brown

by User avatar BEATRIZD111223

She does drugs and doesn't take care of him

I have a two year old step son. He doesn't like his birth mother that much. long story, but he'll scream and cry when he even sees her. She does drugs and doesn't take care of him. He's always in poor health and hygene from her. Trust me BAD SITUATION! We don't have the money to get a lawyer yet for...

by User avatar MicCan255639

discoloration of a baby's testicles

My great grand son's testicles are a dark purple and have been ever since he was born. The doctor does not seem to be concerned. He is 1/2 Hispanic could that be the reason for the discoloration. I have had 4 boys and numerous grand and great grand sons and have never seen this but this is the 1st...

by User avatar Guest

Chemicals in baby hygiene products!

Newborns are extremely delicate and sensitive to the types of hygiene products that we use on their fragile skin! Our store brand products are loaded full of highly toxic chemicals, its no wonder, our little ones break out in rashes and skin problems! I am trying my best to help educate people about...

by User avatar Organics105005

growth of head of a kid.

when i delivered a girl bady, head shape was not proper, i din't even concentrate on it and made round. now my doughter is 10 months old, her head is growing like triangle, i mean two bumps on right and left side. and on top her head size is also increasing, i got it scanned, water occumilation is...

by User avatar reshmaah20759

umbilical cord is still on after 4 weeks, do i need to worry

my son still has his umbilical cord at 4 weeks old, it is dry and not oozing or producing any odor, do i nee to worry? i thought it is supposed to be off by 2 weeks and ours is already 4 weeks... Thanks!

by User avatar nikatio75033

Petichae

Are petichae spots in babies’ normal condition? I’ve noticed that babies use to have red spots on face. Are these spots symptoms of a disorder? How long this condition usually may last? Thank you in advance.

by User avatar Guest

A Call for Newborn Screening on 29 Disorders

March of Dimes, Health Charity Foundation, released their annual newborn screening report card in which they listed 29 serious conditions babies should be tested for within first 48 hours after birth. Some of the disorders all US states test for are phenylketonuria (PKU), hypothyroidism,...

by User avatar lucky29

child head bump

Answered by a doctor

Child took hard bump to head how long must he be kept awake?

by User avatar JoeMc111236

Is it good for fathers to be a part of baby?s bedtime routine?

My wife has recently been pushing me to be a part of our baby's bedtime routine. She stopped breastfeeding at six months and says that it is my turn to start putting him to bed now. What do you think? Is it good for fathers to be a part of bedtime routine? Why, or why not?

by User avatar cullin59143787