The most effective method to help relieve congestion is nasal saline and suctioning. Instill several drops of nasal saline (available at any pharmacy or grocery store), one nostril at a time, and repeat several times throughout the day as needed. Be very gentle when suctioning the nose and limit to twice a day. If your … Continue reading “Colds & Congestion”
Unlike in children who are mobile and able to voluntarily put things in their mouths, true choking in newborns is rare. However, if a baby drinks very quickly he may cough and sputter a bit until he adjusts to feeding. It often proves helpful to sit him up and pat him on the back until … Continue reading “Choking”
The use of car seats appropriate for each child’s age and size helps to maximize automobile safety. Infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat until they are at least 2 years of age or reach the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer of their car seat. Read More: HealthyChildren.org HighwaySafety – … Continue reading “Car Seats”
Breastfeeding has many benefits, including providing easily-digested, complete nutrition and immune system benefits for baby. It has benefits for mothers as well. Breastfeeding is not easy at times and it may take a week or more to establish a good milk supply and consistent feedings. Make sure that feedings improve a little each day. Breastfeeding … Continue reading “Breastfeeding”
The first bowel movement will be a greenish black and sticky tar-like stool. The stools will turn brownish green to yellow as your child feeds better after 3-4 days of life. The frequency of bowel movement can vary. In the newborn period, babies have more frequent bowel movements (5-10 times a day) and they are … Continue reading “Bowel Movements & Diapers”
The most common birthmarks on newborns are flat, tan spots and salmon patches. Salmon patches are red patches found on the eyelids, the center of the forehead and back of the neck, which usually fade during the first year of life. Be sure to discuss any other birthmark with your pediatrician. Read More: HealthyChildren.org
Injuries commonly occur during the birthing process. The most common injuries are scrapes and bruises. These heal quickly and normally don’t require any treatment. Some babies fracture their collar bone. This causes pain when moving the arm on the side where the fracture occurred. This fracture may be diagnosed in the first 1-2 days of … Continue reading “Birth Injuries”
Tooth decay can develop when the child’s teeth and gums are exposed to any liquid or food other than water for long periods or frequently throughout the day. Natural or added sugars in the liquid or food are changed to acid by bacteria in the mouth. This acid then dissolves the outer part of the … Continue reading “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay”
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