Babies Health

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...

Parents never want to see their infants suffer in any way. That's why they often overreact to mild ailments such as a persistent cough or stuffy nose. Both of these conditions aren't uncommon in...

Caring for a new baby can be downright scary for parents, especially if this is their first child. Most parents have endless questions about the health of their baby and what is or isn't normal,...

Glass baby bottles have been the traditional choice parents make for feeding their infants. But glass breaks easily, and tiny shards can be a danger to babies and young children. Most modern...

A birth certificate details all of the specifics of the birth of a child. Important information such as hospital name and location, name of parents, the doctor that delivered the baby, the time of...

The sale and use of newborn cord blood has increased in recent years; however, high costs still intimidate many potential donors. According to Cigna Health Care, more than 7000 cord blood...

Babies begin to develop independence from the moment they are born. Helping a baby to become an independent child can be both rewarding and bittersweet. All parents wants their babies to become...

Colic is a word that is dreaded by new parents. There is no cure for infant colic. There are, however, several techniques parents and caregivers can use to help relax and distract the baby.

The word colic means "belly pain." When illness has been ruled out and a baby cries more than her parents think she should, she may diagnosed with infant colic. Theories about what causes infant...

The cold virus can be caused by over 200 different viruses. School-age children are exposed to different cold viruses continually in the classroom. According to Baby Center, children typically...

Milia is a type of skin rash characterized by tiny white bumps, which typically appear on the face. The rash is common in infants and occurs when debris from dead skin cells collect on the surface...

Babies have different growth rates, and some are chubby and some are thin. Parents become concerned when their babies seem too thin; however, as long as they stay on the growth curve, parents...

For years, parents have used audio baby monitors to listen to their children's activities at nap time and bedtime. Recently, however, this useful technology has been upgraded, as video baby...

Many new parents are concerned and surprised to discover acne on their newborn, but baby acne is actually quite common and completely harmless. When parents are satisfied that the acne does not...

Babies can usually communicate with parents from about the time they can nod "yes" and shake their heads "no." Unfortunately, babies have more needs than a simple nod can express. Sign language...

A cord blood collection kit is obtained by the expectant parents from a cord blood laboratory. The expectant parents give the collection kit to the delivery room doctor at the time of their baby's...

Using a bassinet is a personal preference that many parents choose for convenience, ease of access and monitoring of their newborn. Parents are often confused as to how long their baby can sleep...

Parents of very young children often face a barrage of medical experiences. As such, finding quality health insurance is a necessity for parents of infants, though the task may seem intimidating....

Autism is rarely diagnosed before the child is at least a few years old. This is because is not until becoming toddlers that children start having a more active relationship with their parents and...

Parents can minimize their infant’s discomfort from an ear infection if they learn to recognize the symptoms. Catching an ear infection early is helpful to both the baby and parents. Early...

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...

I am heartbroken each time I watch the news and learn that another parent has forgotten their baby in the car and returned to find that something horrible has happened. I will be a parent soon...

A bundle of joy has arrived at your friend's house. You are ready to head on over to play with the newborn for a little bit and then pull out the deck of cards for a rowdy game of poker with the...

Having a baby in NICU is a very physically and emotionally trying experience. It is also very frightening for parents to cope with. Keep in mind that the staff of the NICU has the same goal in...