Baby Health

Baby Food Allergies   Symptoms, Common Food Triggers, Treatments, When to Call 911

No parent wants her baby to have a food allergy, but it’s important that you know the signs of a baby food allergy, so that you act quickly to prevent it from getting worse. In this article, you will learn the basics of food allergies in babies, including symptoms of an allergic reaction, common foods that trigger allergies, and when to call 911.

Food allergies in children are on the rise. According to 2011 statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 5 percent of all children under age 18 have a food allergy. In 2000, only 3.5 percent of kids had food allergies.

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Why Circumcise Your Baby Boy?

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Having a little boy comes with a big decision – should you circumcise your baby? Circumcision is a hot button topic. It ranks up there with baby ear piercing (which happens to be one of my most controversial, intensely debated articles). There are pros and cons of circumcision, and the choice is ultimately the parents. [...]

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Colic in Babies: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

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Photo Credit: Milan Jurek Babies cry — quite frequently. Since infants can’t talk yet, crying is their way of communicating when they’re hungry or tired. Sometimes, your baby’s cries are his or her way of indicating that something is wrong. If you’ve tried every soothing technique imaginable and your infant just constantly cries, he or she [...]

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What is Cradle Cap?

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Cradle cap is a common skin condition in young babies, especially in the first couple months of life. It’s a form of baby eczema, but it’s rarely uncomfortable or itchy for the baby. The medical term for this inflammatory skin condition is infantile seborrheic dermatitis or seborrheic eczema. Babies who have cradle cap may have [...]

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Diaper Rash – Causes, Treatments, and Pictures

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When your newborn arrived into the world, her skin was soft and smooth. Naturally, you are worried when you go to change her diaper one day, and you see that her bottom is bright red, irritated, and tender. Although it’s alarming to see your once-smooth baby’s bottom is red and irritated, diaper rash is quite [...]

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Caring for Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord

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Your baby’s umbilical cord is clamped and cut within minutes of birth. This is a painless experience for your newborn, since there are no nerves in the umbilical cord. The short stump that remains after birth will need to be cared for and kept clean until it dries and falls off. Caring for the umbilical [...]

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When to Call the Pediatrician for a Sick Baby

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Let’s face it – all babies get sick. Your baby’s immune system is still developing, and it’s not as strong as an adult’s. When should you call the pediatrician for your sick baby? Learn the warning signs that require a call to the baby’s doctor, and when should you call 911.

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Jaundice in Newborn Babies: Should You Worry?

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A newborn baby should have rosy skin, and if there is any skin discoloration, you are right to be worried. You definitely want to contact your pediatrician to see what’s going on. In most cases, your newborn has a common condition called jaundice. Learn about this common health condition, what causes it, treatments, the link between autism and jaundice, and more.

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Baby Acne – Why Does My Baby Have Pimples?

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No new mother wants to see little red or white spots on her baby’s cheeks. Believe it or not, but these red bumps are baby acne. That’s right – your baby has pimples. Although it’s not a pretty sight, baby acne is usually nothing to worry about. It is temporary and a common experience. The [...]

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