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Jaundice in Babies - Prevention & Treatments
It’s alarming when your newborn turns yellow but over 60% of infants get jaundice. Usually, there’s no need to worry, says pediatrician, Dr Kerry Robinson There’s your beautiful baby, perfect in every way, but within three days he...
Newborn Temperature & Weight
Temperature: Newborns and younger children normally have higher temperatures than older children and adults. If a fever is suspected in your newborn, it is imperative that a rectal temperature be taken. Other methods, notes Dr. ...
Sneezes Hiccups, and Reflexes
Sneezing: Newborns may sneeze, and this is typically attributed to the irritation of their nasal passages. The most common irritants, explains Dr. Iannelli, are smoke (and simply smoking outside is not enough), animal dander fr...
Newborn Skin
It is rare for newborns to have good skin. They may often exhibit certain skin conditions such as neonatal acne, dry skin with associated flaking, and other normal newborn rashes. Also common are birthmarks, which range from stork...
Q&A: What are the soft spots on my baby's head?
Q What are the soft spots on my baby's head? A The soft spots are open areas where the skull bones do not come together, leaving a gap to the brain. At birth, 2 soft spots can be found - one on the top of the head, the anterior f...
14 Months Babies Close In Age
I remember contemplating, as I rubbed my growing belly, the idyllic arrival of fraternal twins, a boy and a girl. After all, what could be better than one pregnancy, one complete, immediate family, and two adorable children? As i...
Holding Your New Baby
Most first-time parents feel that their newborn is very fragile, and may be concerned when holding their tiny little bundle. However, you will be surprised at how your motherly instinct will take over, once your baby is born. T...
What to Look for in a Pediatrician
Once your baby arrives, her doctor will see her after birth, and again within 3 days to 4 weeks after birth. She will then be seen several times within her first year, to receive immunizations and well baby check-ups. Therefore, i...
Your New Baby and You
You've outfitted the nursery and tethered the infant seat to the car. You use words like "layette," "onesie," and "swaddle" with authority. But no matter how well read you are or how fully stocked your diaper bag, you're in for a ...
Falling in Love
I am resting on a blanket on the living room floor with my true love, gazing dreamily into this beautiful set of ocean-blue eyes, which dance with mine in a rhythm set to the music of our hearts. I run my fingers through his soft ...