As newborn babies grow and develop, these are the various child development stages that they go through: 1-4 Months Babies in this child development stage have an average length of 50.8 - 68.6 cm, with a growth rate of about 2.54 cm per month. The average weight is .7.9 – 16 … [Read more...] about Child Development Stages
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When to Worry About Dehydration in Your Baby
Dehydration refers to a condition when the amount of fluid in a person's body is less than the ideal requirement. Babies and infants are commonly susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration in babies occurs mainly when they take in less fluid than they lose, typically through vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or perspiration. While dehydration is often mild and easily reversible, … [Read more...] about When to Worry About Dehydration in Your Baby
Cold Symptoms in Babies: Diagnosing Asthma
Babies are susceptible to respiratory infections and may commonly be seen coughing or wheezing. However, mostly these symptoms are related to colds, or infections of the upper respiratory tract. However, coughing or wheezing may also indicate asthma. What is asthma? Asthma is a respiratory condition in which the tubes that transfer air in and out of the lungs become … [Read more...] about Cold Symptoms in Babies: Diagnosing Asthma
Sunlight: How Can You Protect Your Baby Against its Ill Effects?
Even though babies are supposed to stay indoors, warmly cuddled in their mother’s bosoms, they may need to be taken out for regular check-ups to the doctor and other outdoor baby adventures. Even though sunlight contains vitamin D which is essential to your child’s health, prolonged exposure to sunlight is harmful for your baby. This is mainly because sunlight contains … [Read more...] about Sunlight: How Can You Protect Your Baby Against its Ill Effects?
Should You Worry About Your Baby’s Flat Feet?
The condition of flat feet is characterized by the lack of a normal arch formation in either or both of feet. Flat feet in babies is usually not a matter of concern as most babies have flat feet until the age of two years. Typically, a child’s feet start developing a normal arch by the time the child learns to walk. In very rare instances, the feet may continue to … [Read more...] about Should You Worry About Your Baby’s Flat Feet?