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What is the Apgar Test on A New Baby
During an Apgar test, your baby’s heart rate, breathing, reflex response, muscle tone, and skin coloration are measured. These five signs are evaluated at one minute after birth and at five minutes after birth. Each test is given a score … Continue reading
Newborn Baby Care In The Hospital
After your baby is born, a doctor or nurse will perform a series of tests to determine your baby’s physical condition. A routine evaluation, called the Apgar test, is used to identify whether your baby needs urgent medical care. After … Continue reading
Visiting the Pediatrican, What To Expect First Year Baby
Ideally, both parents should attend these early visits to the doctor. These appointments give you and your pediatrician a chance to get to know each other and exchange questions and answers. Don’t restrict yourself to medical questions; your pediatrician is … Continue reading
General Health Questions for Baby and Toddlers
Keeping your child healthy is a big job! Read all about common childhood aches, pains, and illnesses, plus how to take care of your child’s body from teeth to toes. Click here for more information: —————————————————– Need to send a … Continue reading
A Teething Baby, What is Normal
Teething, the emergence of the first teeth through a baby’s gums, can be a frustrating time for little ones and their parents. It helps to know what to expect when your child is teething and how to make the process … Continue reading
Have A Sick Baby? When To Call The Doctor
Every parent wants a healthy baby, but occasional infections and fevers are inevitable. Even parents who have plenty of experience with sick babies can have a tough time distinguishing normal fussiness and mild illnesses from more serious problems. Here’s when … Continue reading
Baby’s Growth and Their Senses
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Diapering the Right Way: How to Diaper A Baby
New parents often say they spend a lot of time feeding and changing their baby. And that’s not surprising – babies may use ten diapers a day or more. Diaper changing may seem complicated at first. But with a little … Continue reading
New Baby: Dealing with Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is commonly linked to continuously wet or infrequently changed diapers, diarrhea, and using plastic pants to cover diapers. Diaper rash also may develop after solid foods are added to your baby’s diet, when breast-feeding mothers eat certain foods … Continue reading
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New baby’s head shape…what is normal?
Many newborns have slightly lopsided heads. Sometimes a baby’s head is molded unevenly while passing through the birth canal. In other cases, head shape changes after birth as a result of spending too much time in one position. Although your … Continue reading
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