Babies Health

Babies depend on their caretakers for safety. Taking care of active babies can be exhausting. However, even when tired, it is important that caretakers implement safety measures that will keep...

Glucose deficiency in babies, know as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) occurs when red blood cells are destroyed. The blood cells are destroyed because the baby's G6PD enzyme does not...

Feeding your baby and ensuring they drink an adequate amount of formula or breast milk can be a stressful undertaking for many new parents. Since the nutritional needs of babies vary depending...

As a new parent, it may be alarming to see your baby suddenly lose hair on the back of his head. However, this event is normal, according to Babycenter.com. Although hair loss is a natural...

With the flu season now threatening us with two flus, H1N1 (aka swine flu) and the regular seasonal flu, parents are more interested in getting their children, even babies, vaccinated. For babies...

Hard water is a problem for many households, but it usually is treated easily with the use of water softeners. However, parents should be careful when using softened water, as it could contain too...

Gastric reflux can be painful for babies. Some parents may choose not to give their baby prescription medications for one reason or another. If you are a parent who wants an alternative gastric...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 3 to 5 percent of children in the world, causing heightened inattentiveness, impulsivity and energy. These symptoms lead to the child having...

We've all heard the term "snot-nosed little kids." Parents may not like it, but babies with runny noses are common. The American Pediatric Association estimates by age 2, a baby has had eight to...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when the contents of the stomach flow back up into the esophagus. Although reflux can happen at any stage of life it is especially common among infants; it...

According to Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff and Sandee Hathaway, authors of "What to Expect the First Year," Down syndrome affects about 1 in 800 babies. An extra chromosome in their DNA causes a...

Babies need to be a certain weight in order to acheive proper growth. A one year old child who is underweight is at risk for all kinds of health problems including improper brain development and...

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...

According to the Mayo Clinic, jaundice is represented by a yellow tone in the baby's skin. The condition is common in newborns, particularly those who were born prematurely. In most cases,...

Babies often get ear infections because their Eustachian tubes are short and horizontal, measuring only about half an inch. According to BabyCenter, ear infections are one of the most common...

A premature baby is considered one born before 37 weeks gestation. Although the newborn can face immediate problems, some problems can affect their entire lives. Geeta Swamy, Truls Ostbye and Rolv...

When your baby has a runny nose and nasal congestion, it could be the signs of a common cold. Infants seem particularly susceptible to the common cold. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, the...

Rotavirus is an infection commonly occurring in babies. According to the Mayo Clinic, most children experience a rotavirus infection at least once by age 2 to 3 years.

Ear infections occur in babies because bacteria and fluids are easily trapped in the immature eustachian tube. Some babies are prone to frequent or repeated ear infections, which can have...

A hernia is a condition that occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through the muscles of the abdomen, resulting in a noticeable bulge. Hernia treatment depends on the type and severity of...

Babies born prematurely look small and fragile, but with modern medicine they can go on to live happy lives. It is important to understand premature labor and its risk factors so you can prepare...

Baby fat, often known as brown adipose tissue or brown fat, is prevalent in newborn babies and small children. It serves several key functions in the first year of life, and as more research...

Babies, especially newborns, are highly susceptible to skin problems. Typical skin problems for babies are rashes, dermatitis, dry skin, cradle cap and even baby acne. Most of these can be treated...

When a woman goes into labor, the birth is classified as premature, full term or post term. A delivery that occurs before 37 weeks gestation is considered premature.

Babies with a yellowish color to their skin and eyes are typically suffering from jaundice. Nearly 60 percent of full-term babies develop the condition during the first two weeks of life,...

Because premature babies are so fragile and vulnerable, learning to handle your preemie requires a lot of patience, preparation and extra training. Parents need to be prepared for possible...

Cystitis is an inflammation of the urinary bladder and may be called a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) when the urethra is also inflamed. It commonly occurs in babies as the result of a birth...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every eight babies born in the United States is born premature. That amounts to over half a million babies born too early...

Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), affects people of all ages but infants are particularly prone to the disorder because a baby's muscles are not mature enough to keep his...

A fever is usually a sign that the body is working to fight an infection. Though a fever is a common part of being an infant, it can sometimes be dangerous, so it's important to know when to call...

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is most often characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Symptoms can appear in infancy, but ADHD is hard to diagnose at that age.

Taking a premature baby home from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be scary. All parents want the best infant care possible for kids. Dealing with a premature baby can take a little...

Rotavirus is an extremely common infection that most children will contract by age 3, according to the Mayo Clinic. While it can usually be treated at home, rotavirus occasionally results in...

Babies develop their language skills very quickly in the first months and years of life. They also drool, sometimes in what may seem prodigious amounts. Parents and caregivers can reference a few...

Neonatal nurses, like all nurses, are in high demand. Neonatal nurses work specifically with newborns. They are like other nurses in that they care for patients and educate their patients'...

Vomiting, in which your baby forcefully ejects the contents of their stomach, can occur after eating something that disagrees with her stomach or during a bout with a stomach virus. Parents might...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that has severe and sometimes deadly consequences for babies who contract the disease from their mothers. Early treatment is essential for...

Newborn babies, usually between birth and 6 months of age often lose the hair they are born with. New hair will grow back in time, and the process is completely normal.

Diarrhea in babies is identified by a sudden increase in loose bowel movements. This condition can range from mild to severe with the infant passing numerous watery or green-colored bowel...

No parent wants a sick baby, and when your child seems to have problems digesting her food, it's natural to worry. Fortunately, serious digestive problems are rare in babies, and common digestive...

Many mothers are uncomfortable with giving their babies commercial infant formulas. Reasons vary from complaints about the smell to a belief that there are healthier baby foods. Bottle-feeding a...

Caused by bacteria frequently found in the noses and throats of healthy people, meningococcal disease is a serious infection that often affects infants less than a year old. Being aware of the...

Staph bacteria can be found virtually everywhere and is commonly found on the surface of a healthy person's skin. Staph infections in babies can cause a variety of infections that range from mild...

Babies lose weight after they are born. However, losing too much weight is certainly not a good sign. In fact, it's cause for worry. Some weight loss is to be expected but if it's extreme and...

When your baby is having trouble breathing---she is wheezing, her nostrils are flared, or her skin is turning blue---you want answers right away. Fortunately, aside from lung diseases, there are...

The number of multiple births has increased over the years. According to the University of Florida, babies born from a multiple birth have more than a 50 percent chance of having adverse health...

There's probably not a parent alive who hasn't watched his or her baby sleeping and wondered if the baby was really breathing. But what is normal when it comes to breathing and babies? Is there...

If your baby is crying, fussing or keeping you up at night due to gas pains, you want to find a relief quickly. But before you head to the drug store, there are some things you what to know.

A diagnosis of diabetes in infants can be frightening and shocking for parents, but understanding the disease and working with your doctor to create a plan for managing it can alleviate your...

A baby is considered premature when birth occurs before 37 weeks gestation. Premature babies are at an increased risk for health complications.