Babies Health

To help a baby sleep through the night there are a number of steps you can take so his sleep patterns coincide more readily with your own need for sleep. Babies go through a number of cycles of...

When your newborn baby cries more than three hours a day around the same time every day, he could have colic. Colic is fairly common in healthy, well-fed newborns, affecting one in four babies,...

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is often a hard task. It is important to establish a schedule that allows the baby-and the parents-to get the proper rest. Also, getting your baby into...

Taking care of any infant is a difficult task due to the amount of time and energy it takes to ensure that he develops properly. When you have an infant with Down syndrome, it can be even more...

Baby eczema is characterized by easily irritated skin and the tendency to have flare-ups of rashes with red or dry skin. This common condition affects up to 10 percent of babies and requires a...

Babies are tiny bodies who need exceptional care during the early months of life, and pediatric nurses help provide some of that care. Pediatric nurses receive special training to work with...

People all over the globe are searching for the over-rated swine flu vaccination. Flu shots are up nearly 400 percent from last year! It is important to find the vaccination, but it also...

Parenting children with disabilities often presents different challenges and tasks. A child's health, safety, nutrition, visual impairments and developmental disabilities, including motor and...

Ok, so your roommate, sister, best friend / worst enemy beat you to the punch and got knocked up before you. Worse yet, she's younger which only reminds you your days are numbered. Now, feeling...

If you're afraid your baby is allergic to infant formula, you're not alone. Many mothers and fathers worry their babies are allergic, but only about 3% of of babies are allergic to the milk...

Getting a little one to wear baby eyeglasses can be a challenging under taking. It is not uncommon for toddlers to pull their glasses off and toss them aside. This can be frustrating for parents...

A febrile seizure refer to the convulsions that occur after a sudden spike in body temperature. They usually happen in infants around 6 months of age, up to 2 years. While what exactly causes the...

According to the American Pregnancy Association, any baby born before the 37th week of pregnancy is considered to be preterm. Some preterm infants who are born close to the 37th week of pregnancy...

Our oceans are becoming more polluted every day. It does not matter what country is doing the polluting. The pollution knows no boundaries. Wherever the pollution comes from we all suffer the...

Breastfeeding is a matter of preference and is increasing in popularity now that women have more time to spend with their newborn baby and the rest of their family due to the state of the economy....

All babies cry during a heel stick blood draw at the doctor's office, but there are ways to keep your newborn infant's cries to a minimum. Here's how.

Twins are often born early. When they are ready to come home, it can be scary. Here are some tips that I used when my boys came home after spending 5 and 6 weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Head lice can be a hassle no matter who has to endure it. Nowadays there are certain medications that help get rid of head lice a lot quicker but these treatments are only for children above the...

It seems like every year, more and more viruses are running rampid. When you have a newborn or young child, they are more likely to become ill because there immune systems are so delicate. Keeping...

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a term given to infants who suffer from a variety of birth defects caused by the ingestion of alcohol by mothers when they are pregnant. Birth defects and abnormalities...

In a fetus, the blood is transported from the placenta to the baby via the umbilical cord. Oxygen is picked up by the umbilical vein and transported to the baby. The umbilical artery transports...

Babies get diaper rashes for many reasons. The most common are poorly changed diapers and a good bout of diarrhea. There are ways to prevent diaper rash from ever happening and ways to treat it...

most experienced parents alread know how to do this, but for some reason they don't want to share their secrets with the babysitters/new parents/daycare workers that have to struggle with stinky...

Of the 4 million babies born in the U.S. each year, 1 million of them will suffer from colic. It is characterized by crying for more than three hours per day for at least 4 days a week. Colic...

Having a colicky baby is a very tiring experience for parents. If your baby is crying for three hours a day consistency for a few weeks, she is suffering from colic. Experts aren't exactly sure...

Aromatherapy is gaining more appreciation everyday for it's soothing effects as well as healing qualities. While most oils are clearly labeled when they are not safe for breast feeding or pregnant...

Spina bifida is a birth defect where the spinal chord and its coverings do not develop completely. The cause of spina bifida is unknown; however, there is speculation that genes may be involved. ...

You are expecting your baby and it is time to go to the hospital. Everything seems to be going well when your doctor informs you that there was a problem .Your baby is born with omphalocele. ...

Congested babies are juicy creatures. They can also be grumpy. To get rid of those boogers and help baby breathe better, try this method. One warning: the procedure sounds simple enough, but your...

Colic affects many new born babies and it is distressing condition for both baby and parent. Colic is misunderstood and widely used to describe a whole range of conditions. Symptoms of colic can...

Anencephaly is a fatal birth defect involving the formation of a baby's neural tube during pregnancy. During the third and fourth weeks of pregnancy, the fetus' neural tube usually closes to...

A baby who shows signs of respiratory distress needs to be taken to the emergency room and evaluated. Babies have small, narrow airways, and as a result they may develop breathing problems more...

When faced with lactation problems, you feel helpless. The little newborn needs to eat and the nursing just isn't working like it should. A solution to increase your milk supply is to use a...

It's sometimes hard to know when your child needs a doctor. Here are some general guidelines to help you decide'but remember that if in doubt, it's always safest to call the doctor.