
Fever In Babies
High temperatures have been known to cause such fear among parents that it has its own catch-phrase among medical professionals: "fever phobia." Have a touch of fever phobia yourself? Arm yourself with the facts, and you'll rest much easier.
Sneezing In Newborns
When you're a new parent, it can feel completely overwhelming to try to figure out when your baby is acting like a normal baby, and when something is wrong. Every last sniffle, sound, and sneeze can make you stop and wonder if something is wrong w...
Infant Constipation
The normal amount of bowel movements in an infant varies depending on his or her age and what he or she is eating. Your baby might have infant constipation if he or she has hard or pellet-like bowel movements.
When Your Newborn Has A Cold
Any type of illness in the first two months is frightening, even if it is the common cold. Keep in mind that infant care is much different than it is at any other time in your baby’s life.
Infant Vomiting
Because many common childhood illnesses can cause vomiting, you should expect your child to have this problem several times during these early years. Usually it ends quickly without treatment, but this doesn’t make it any easier for you to watch.
Reflux In Babies
Babies often bring up milk during or shortly after feeding this is known as 'possetting', or 'reflux'. This is different to vomiting, where the baby's muscles forcefully contract (vomiting in babies is covered separately). Reflux is just your baby...
Abdominal Distention In Infants
Abdominal distention in infants can result from normal causes and from various health conditions. One cause of abdominal distention that occurs quite frequently in infants and does not indicate a health problem is swallowing excess air.
Crying Inconsolably
If your child is crying inconsolably it can be very troublesome for parents and children, especially in the middle of the night. Here are some tips to help you determine the cause of your baby’s inconsolable crying and what you can do to provide t...
How Will You Know When To Call The Doctor?
Your knowledge of your baby's usual patterns of feeding, sleeping, fussing, and responding will help you to know when your baby needs a doctor. However, if you are ever unsure whether your baby is well or not, there are certain signs to look out for.