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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Comfort nursing is breastfeeding the baby for reasons other than feeding or quenching the baby’s thirst. While breastfeeding’s primary purpose is to provide nourishment, some babies may like to suckle to soothe themselves. Since the objective is to calm the baby, it is known as comfort nursing. A mother may

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Hypospadias is a common problem in boys, occurring in one per 250-300 births(1). The condition is treatable, but if left unattended, it may lead to long-term problems, including difficulty during urination. In this post, we tell you about symptoms, causes, and treatment options for hypospadias in babies. What Is Hypospadias?

The epic daily battle to get your kids to sleep and catch some ZZZs can drive you up the wall—but it sure does make for some funny sleep memes. Is there anything more elusive for a parent of young kids than sleep? Even in those blessed stretches when your little ones actually go to bed,

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Intestinal gas is a common problem in babies due to their immature digestive systems. It is also one of the leading causes of colic in infants (1). Excessive and uncontrollable crying, especially at night, is one of the prominent symptoms that indicate your baby is suffering from a gas problem.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Have you noticed minute fluid-filled bumps on your baby’s lips? They could be lip blisters, which  are common in babies and usually resolve on their own. Although baby lip blisters do not pose a threat, they could be subtle signs of latching problems. Knowing the reason behind baby lip blisters

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Norovirus is a virus that spreads through contaminated food and water, leading to severe gastroenteritis, which causes diarrhea and vomiting (1). The virus is known by several names, such as stomach bug, vomiting bug, or winter vomiting bug. The norovirus infection is commonly referred to as food poisoning or stomach

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE You might have heard about the importance of breastfeeding from others, but only you can experience the true beauty of it when your baby latches onto your breast and starts to suckle. Breastfeeding is one of the most significant and emotional events of motherhood. It nourishes the baby and helps

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Does your baby cry when put down? It is a common complaint that most parents voice. At first, it might seem adorable, but as time passes, such dependency can create sleep deprivation in babies and affect parents’ sleep. So, what should you do if your baby cries the moment you

When your baby lets a number two slip during their evening dip, here’s how to avoid turning bathtime into a game of hot potato. The first time it happened, I’ll admit I laughed. The tiny rumble, the flurry of bubbles and, best of all, the sheepish grin as my six-month-old let out a burst of

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Microcephaly is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes significantly small head size in infants compared to other infants of the same gender and age. Most microcephaly cases happen due to abnormal brain development during fetal life or cessation of brain growth during infancy. Smaller head size also means a smaller brain,

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The World Health Organization (WHO) defines chiropractic as “a healthcare profession concerned with diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health (1).” Chiropractic works on the premise that the human body is a neuromusculoskeletal system, and any disorder in one

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Meconium or baby’s first stool is dark green, thick material made of cells, mucus, and intestinal secretions. Babies usually pass their first stool in the first few hours or days after birth. However, in some cases, this may happen inside the womb during the late stages of pregnancy or labor

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Undisturbed sleep is essential for the physical and mental well-being of a toddler. While most toddlers sleep undisturbed through the night, some may wake up frequently, finding it difficult to fall asleep. A toddler waking up in the middle of the night is normal. However, it could make them fussy,

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Infantile scoliosis or infantile idiopathic scoliosis refers to an abnormal, side-to-side curving of the spine in children younger than three years. The spine curvature is considered abnormal when its angle is greater than 10 degrees. This painless condition develops during the intrauterine period or after birth. Infantile scoliosis is different

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Conjunctivitis or pink eye is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the eye membrane covering the eyeball. The eyes may appear reddish or pinkish due to inflammation of tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva. The toddler may also get red or pink eyes due to other eye conditions that may affect

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Neonatal polycythemia is defined as either venous hematocrit or abnormally high hemoglobin levels above 65% and 22 g/dl, respectively. It is reported in 0.4% to 5% of healthy term neonates. The affected baby may not always show specific symptoms but occasionally have ruddy or dusky skin (1) (2). In this

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Coombs test or antiglobulin test (AGT) is a blood test used in immunohematology to detect antibodies against red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the blood. Blood samples can be taken during delivery from the baby’s umbilical cord or the veins after birth. Read this post to learn more about the different

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A head injury involving a break in the skull bone is called a skull fracture. Some babies may develop brain damage along with skull fracture, whereas a few may not have any brain damages. Mild skull fractures in babies may not cause symptoms and often heal with out interventions. Emergency

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Neonatal hypoglycemia is a common metabolic problem where the newborn’s blood glucose levels are less than their body’s requirement for energy and metabolism. Healthy newborns may also develop transient hypoglycemia while adapting to extrauterine life. However, the decline of plasma glucose level to lower than 30 mg/dL (1.65 mmol/L) within

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection or disease caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium (1). An unborn baby can contract this infection from their mother during pregnancy or vaginal birth if the mother isn’t treated or treated inadequately for an active infection. Syphilis in babies, also known as congenital syphilis,