Baby

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The hip joint is a ball-and-socket structure wherein the femur’s head (ball) firmly fits into the hip socket (1). However, in some cases, the ball doesn’t fit into the hip socket properly, causing the hip joint to dislocate partially or completely. This rare musculoskeletal condition is known as hip dysplasia

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Abnormally increased muscle tone is called hypertonia, which may cause muscle stiffness and difficulty in moving the limbs. Hypertonia is less common among babies than hypotonia (floppy baby syndrome). The condition is a central nervous system pathology and could be present at birth or develop after birth. Some babies may

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Thrombocytopenia is a condition where a person has an abnormally low number of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood. It is a common hematological issue seen in infancy. Platelets are vital for blood clotting and are produced in the bone marrow. Babies with thrombocytopenia could develop bleeding problems. The normal platelet

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Sepsis, also known as septicemia, is a life-threatening condition wherein the body exhibits extreme immune response to infections. The immune system compounds spread through the bloodstream, triggering widespread tissue inflammation. Septic shock is a severe state of sepsis causing organ failure. Every year, more than 75,000 infants and children develop

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Setting a daily schedule for toddlers is a great way of making their routine efficient. A toddler schedule lets you accommodate all the essential activities, including naptime and playtime, without worrying about missing out on something. It also helps make the routine predictable for the little ones since they know

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Skin-to-skin contact refers to the practice of placing your baby, belly down upon your chest or abdomen, with no clothes in between. The first time a parent makes skin-to-skin contact with their baby is immediately after birth. Doing so boosts parent-baby bonding and makes the baby feel warm and secure.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Parents who have potty-trained their little ones are often surprised and disappointed to find them still wet the bed at night.  However, nighttime bedwetting does not mean that your potty training plan has failed. It means that your daytime potty training was successful, and now you may start training the

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Formula or formula milk is designed to substitute human milk for babies (1).It contains nutrients to support the growth and development of an infant. Its use is recommended by several apex pediatric organizations when breast feeding isn’t possible, or breast milk supply isn’t enough to meet the baby’s dietary needs.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Homemade baby food is one of the most cost-effective ways to feed solids to your baby. Besides, it gives you the freedom to add healthy ingredients. However, it may not always be possible to prepare fresh baby food. In such instances, freezing baby food could seem a practical solution. While it

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Does your two-year-old child, who usually sleeps well, suddenly refuse to go to sleep or wake up frequently during the night? And do they find it difficult to go back to sleep by themselves? They might be experiencing 2-year-old sleep regression. Sleep regressions are pretty common in babies and could

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE As a parent, you might be curious to know when babies see colors and start distinguishing between them. This post has all the answers regarding babies’ color vision. As is the case with any developmental milestone, such as crawling, walking, or talking, babies learn to see and distinguish between different

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies have their first checkup and vital vaccinations right after birth. Along with the subsequent immunizations, babies also need periodic checkups to assess their overall health, growth, and achievement of developmental milestones. These checkups are necessary, even for healthy babies, and are known as well-baby checkups. Your baby will have

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Tea is a popular beverage made with the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. On the other hand, herbal teas are made with the roots, leaves, flowers, or barks of other plants, often also used as herbs. Many parents consider serving herbal or non-herbal tea to babies for therapeutic purposes,

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A good night’s sleep is critical for the well-being of babies. If your baby wakes up frequently and stays awake for hours into the night, it could hamper their growth and cause developmental delays. Understanding why your baby wakes up frequently at night or stays awake can help you take

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies may get infested by fleas if they are unmonitored. Flea bites can cause mild rashes to severe allergies, depending on the bodily response. As babies cannot convey their problems, you should pay attention to their responses to stimuli. Observing the babies for any signs of fleabites is essential to

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Your baby’s ‘da dada’ or ‘bababa’ sounds are the stepping stones to your baby’s first words. Baby babble is a continuous string of vowel and consonant sounds produced by an infant. This repetition of sounds might seem meaningless, but it plays a key role in encouraging language development in babies.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies may spit up curdled milk due to various causes. The milk gets curdled when it is mixed with stomach acid. It is a normal occurrence during digestion. Occasionally, babies may spit up curdled milk or milk due to an immature digestive system. Excessive spitting up of curdled milk or

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies and toddlers may have seven to eight episodes of cold a year (1). The main concern for caregivers is the cold symptoms, such as a blocked nose, which can cause significant discomfort to babies. Babies are obligate nasal breathers, and a blocked nose may affect their routines, including feeding

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE An infant’s bowel movements are an essential indicator of their sound health. The frequency of pooping could help determine the baby’s quality of nourishment and overall health. Therefore, it is obvious for parents to grow concerned when their baby does not poop infrequently. There could be several reasons behind a

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Teething is an essential milestone for a baby since teeth are vital for chewing solid food. While teething in babies follows a pattern, some babies may experience a delay in the eruption of their primary or milk teeth. There can be several causes behind delayed teething, ranging from benign causes