Infant Articles
All babies spit up at times. It is almost always normal and does not usually cause fussiness in babies. The spit up itself is not a problem. Spitting up is one of the most common ques... Read more
Diaper rashes are extremely common in infants and toddlers. They are usually caused by skin irritation from urine and stool and the constantly wet environment in the diaper area. Because yea... Read more
Usually, when parents are concerned about their baby’s sleep, it is about how to get them to sleep: better, sounder, longer. Parents are often quite desperate for some uninterrupted sleep. H... Read more
Umbilical hernias are common in children, occurring in up to 10-20% of infants. For reasons that are unclear, they are much more common in black children. They are also more common in premat... Read more
It is important to start caring for your baby’s teeth as soon as she has any! Tooth decay can affect baby teeth and this can cause a number of problems, from infections to bad breath to feed... Read more
I had a mom ask a great question today. She had heard of the risks of improper infant swaddling and hip dysplasia, and asked in infant carriers posed any risk. The answer is no, as long as t... Read more
As part of our ongoing education about homeopathic medications, here is an analysis of an extremely popular teething remedy in infants: Hyland’s Teething Tablets. There is an historical back... Read more
For mothers who cannot or who choose not to breastfeed their baby, infant formula is a safe alternative. In fact, although they still can’t compare with breast milk, today’s formulas are clo... Read more
Cradle cap and its related skin rash called seborrheic dermatitis are common in infants. Most babies have some degree of cradle cap. Many babies will have both conditions. The condition is b... Read more
Bronchiolitis is a respiratory illness of children less than 24 months old. It is a cold (upper respiratory infection) that also infects the lungs causing wheezing sounds and rapid breathing... Read more
Colds, also known as upper respiratory infections, are extremely common in children (and adults); in fact, they are the most common infection. Fortunately, they are usually not serious. Infa... Read more
Cradle cap is an extremely common condition in infants. It usually starts around 2-6 weeks old and lasts a few months. It usually resolves by 6 months of age but may last up to a year. It is... Read more
Blocked tear ducts are common in babies, affecting up to 5-6% of all infants. It can be a nuisance, but it is benign and almost always goes away by itself without any treatment. It is presen... Read more
Confused about car seats and booster seats? They can be quite confusing! Both the rules about ages and kind of seats and which direction to face can be confusing, and so can installing and u... Read more
This is a common birthmark in newborns, occasionally confused with bruises and even child abuse. Description Mongolian spots are dark, bluish-gray, flat birthmarks which can be rather large.... Read more
These are very common birthmarks; I suppose the name “stork bite” comes from the concept of the stork carrying the baby by the back of the neck. Description Salmon patches are fa... Read more
Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth that is very common in babies. It is not usually harmful and does not even bother most babies. However, some do seem to have some mouth irritation or... Read more