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Constipation
When your child is constipated, your child may: Have a hard time having a stool, Have a painful stool, Go 3 or more days without a stool.
Read MoreUpper Respiratory Infection (URI)
A URI, or upper respiratory infection, is an infection which can lead to a runny nose and congestion. In a young infant, the small size of the air passages through the nose and between the ear and throat can cause problems not seen as often in larger children and adults. Infants and young children average 6 to 10 upper respiratory infections each year.
Read MoreRSV and Synagis
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes a lung infection called bronchiolitis. Babies commonly get RSV. Two out of three infants are infected with RSV during their first year of life. RSV is highly contagious. It is spread by contact with infected fluids from the nose or mouth and through droplets in the air from coughing. RSV usually occurs in the wintertime.
Read MoreH1N1 (Swine)
Novel (new) H1N1 influenza is a new strain of flu virus causing illness in people around the world. This virus was first detected in 2009.
Read MoreTraveling with a Baby
As with almost everything else connected with babies, the key to success is preparation. Here are some tips for traveling with your baby.
Read MoreCradle Cap
Cradle cap is a common skin condition in babies. Cradle cap appears as red patches with oily, yellow scales or crusts on the scalp. It often begins in the first weeks of life. With treatment it will clear up in a few weeks. Without treatment it will go away on its own after several months.
Read MoreNewborn Skin Care (Normal)
You may bathe your baby daily, but for the first few months, 2 or 3 times a week is often enough for a full body surface bath. Clean your baby's face and hands with warm water whenever they become dirty throughout the day.
Read MoreImmunizations for Prevention
Immunizations protect your child against several serious, life-threatening diseases. Your child should have shots according to the following schedule. If your child's shots are not up-to-date, call your healthcare provider's office for an appointment. Take your child's shot card with you to each appointment.
Read MoreThrush
Thrush is caused by a yeast. The yeast grows around the mouth in areas that are irritated from too much sucking (as when a baby sleeps with a bottle). A large pacifier or nipple can also injure the mouth. A baby fed by a bottle or breast can get thrush. Thrush is not spread to others most of the time. If you are breast-feeding and your baby has thrush, it could cause thrush on your breasts.
Read MoreChoking
Choking is the coughing spasm and sputtering that happen when liquids or solids get into the windpipe. A child's cough reflex will clear the windpipe of liquid within 10 to 30 seconds. Complete blockage occurs when solid food (for example, a piece of hot dog) or a foreign object (such as a small toy) gets stuck. (It can also occur with severe croup.) If this happens a child is unable to breathe, cry, or speak. The child will be in a state of panic and, if the obstruction isn't removed in 1 or 2 minutes, the child will pass out.
Read MoreDehydration
Dehydration is a condition in which the body doesn't have enough water to work properly. Your child's body can lose a lot of water if he or she has diarrhea, is vomiting, or has been exercising for a long time without having anything to drink. If water is not replaced in the body, it can cause decreased activity, weakness, electrolyte imbalances, and, in severe cases, death.
Read MoreSinus Congestion
Your child may have a runny nose that is blocked with mucus. This is sinus congestion. Most of the time it comes with colds or nasal allergies. Your child may feel fullness, pressure, or pain in the face around the nose. The pain may also be above the eyebrow, between the eyes, or over the check bone.
Read MoreEye Infection - Viral
A viral eye infection is caused by a virus. This condition is also called pink eye or viral conjunctivitis.
Read MoreRSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that usually affects the nose, throat, and lungs. Most serious infections with RSV occur in babies and young children.
Read MoreFlu (Influenza)
The flu (influenza) is caused by a virus. The virus infects the nose, throat, and air passages to the lungs. Your child will probably have a runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Your child may have more muscle pain, headache, fever, and chills than if he had a cold. Flu gets spread when people sneeze, cough, or touch something that a sick person touched. Ask your doctor if your child should get a flu shot.
Read MoreImmunization Reactions
Reactions to vaccines are common and almost always harmless. Severe allergic (anaphylactic) reactions to any vaccine are possible, but they are extremely rare or have never been reported.
Read MoreNewborn Skin: Rashes and Birthmarks
After the first bath your newborn will normally have a ruddy complexion due to the extra high count of red blood cells. He can quickly change to a pale- or mottled-blue color if he becomes cold, so keep him warm. During the second week of life, your baby's skin will normally become dry and flaky. Many babies also get rashes or have birthmarks. In this handout, seven kinds of rashes and birthmarks are covered.
Read MoreDiaper Rash
Almost every child gets diaper rashes. The mixture of bacteria from stools and urine irritates the skin. Diarrhea causes rashes in most children, too. If rashes do not get better, your child may get a yeast infection. You will know your baby has a yeast infection when the rash looks bright red and raw, covers a large area, and has red dots all around it.
Read MoreSpitting Up by Infants
Spitting up is the effortless loss of one or two mouthfuls of stomach contents. Milk just rolls out of the mouth, often with a burp. It usually happens shortly after feedings. Spitting up usually happens between birth to 1 year of age. More than half of all infants spit up to some degree.
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