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Even if you take all the necessary precautions, your baby may face a medical crisis at some time or another. At times such as these, you should be able to recognize the extent of danger to your child. This will help you to know what to do to help your child. The following are emergencies, when you should either take your child directly to an emergency facility, or call … [Read more...] about Are you Equipped to Handle a Medical Emergency that Concerns your Baby?

Cradle cap is a common skin condition that may affect your baby. It is also known as infantile or neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis. It is characterized by the appearance of yellow flakes of skin on your baby’s scalp. It is most common in babies up to three months of age, though it may be found even after one year in rare cases.   These are the common symptoms of cradle … [Read more...] about Is Cradle Cap as Bad for Your Baby as it Looks?

Diaper rash is caused by the contact of urine and stool with your baby’s skin because the soiled diaper rubs against it. It is normal for a baby to suffer from diaper rash and almost all babies have it. There are, however, ways in which you can control its intensity.   These are measures you can take to safeguard your baby from diaper rash: Change the diaper … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Diaper Rash

Strabismus, or misalignment of the eyes, is commonly seen in babies and young children. Crossing of the eyes is considered normal for children who are younger than two months. However, in children above three months of age, crossing of the eyes may indicate exotropia (condition of the eyes moving outward) or esoptropia (the condition of the eyes crossing inward).   If … [Read more...] about Strabismus: Does Your Baby Need to See an Opthalmologist?

Your baby is growing fast, and you may be wondering what food best serves the infant's nutritional requirements. While almost all experts believe human breast milk to be the best food for infants, there is disagreement among them regarding the use of cow's milk or goat's milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not feeding cow's milk to children under the age of … [Read more...] about Is cow’s milk safe for your baby?