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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?

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