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The World Health Organization (WHO) and American Psychological Association recognize autism as a developmental disability resulting from disorders of the central human nervous system. Though the most apparent signs of autism in children are visible at two or three years of age, parents should also be wary of symptoms of this disorder in their infants.   Though specific … [Read more...] about Watch out for autism

All babies develop gas. This is perfectly normal and parents need not worry about their children passing gas. However, the problem arises when, as with some babies, the problem may be quite acute. These are some of the causes of your baby developing excess gas.   CausesSome of the causes of gas include the following: Gas is produced in the baby's stomach the very … [Read more...] about Gas Problems

Babies usually make their first visit to the hospital by the age of two months. Even if your baby appears healthy, it is important for you to make an appointment for a routine checkup. Visits to the doctor are also necessary to protect the babies from several infectious diseases by using vaccine suitable for their age.   By the age of two months, children are typically … [Read more...] about Your baby’s first shots

Colic is a health condition characterized by long and repeated bouts of crying seen in otherwise healthy infants. The causes of colic are not known, and though some believe that there is no such thing as colic, acute abdominal pain is believed to cause the symptoms.   While all infants cry, babies are said to be colicky if they cry for more than three hours a day for at … [Read more...] about Help Your Child Cope with Colic

Babies are prone to jaundice in the first few days after birth. It is usually not something to get alarmed about and is quite common. It will usually not hurt your baby or cause any permanent damage.   Jaundice in babies is caused due to increased bilirubin levels in the baby’s blood. Bilirubin is a substance that is produced in the body when the red blood cells undergo … [Read more...] about Jaundice and your baby