Newborn

Throwing up is quite common when it comes to infants but is not something to be worried about. During the first 12 months of a child’s life, his / her lower esophageal sphincter is not developed completely and thus doesn’t function properly during Acid Reflux. Therefore, whenever the infant is fed lying down or is overfed, he / she may give the indication of Acid Reflux, which occurs when the matter from their stomach goes back up the esophagus. Continue

New born babies have very sensitive skin; their skin are very thin, delicate and less oily than adults. As their immune system is immature they easily get infected and suffer from irritants and injuries. Here are some skin care tips for babies of new parents following which they can give their baby best skin care.

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The sleeping patterns vary from infant to infant. During first three weeks, most infants sleep for long time with short intervals. They do not have any idea of day and night. They wake up only when they feel hungry.As infants grow, their sleep pattern changes. Now they will sleep less and remain awake for longer time. Continue

Though diaper rash is not a major medical problem, yet it is a common discomfort for babies and a great concern for mothers. The red sore on your baby’s hips and bottom part that you find after removing the diaper is nothing but diaper rash. Diaper rash on baby’s skin can easily be avoided if you remain careful and follow these simple steps.

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Preparing food for your baby does not have to be a difficult or hectic chore that you like to avoid, like doing your laundry. It is actually quite easy to whip up some homemade food for your baby, particularly if you are planning to make big batches of different kinds of food for the months to come. Continue

It is necessary to protect your children from childhood diseases by immunization. These vaccines protect your child from various viruses and bacteria. Vaccines contains weakened version of these bacteria or Continue

Babies first teeth usually appears between the first 3 to 7 months of their lives. It may differ from baby to baby. Some babies have their first tooth appear as early as three months. Continue

Bathing the baby is a great responsibility for new parents. But don’t get scared. With little care and with keeping these safe bathing tips in mind, bathing the baby can be fun for you as well as your kid. Continue

Introducing solids to her breastfeed babies is really an exciting affair for the mother. She feels extremely happy to feel that her little baby is now ready to taste solid food and is progressing one step ahead. But many new mothers think that their baby has taken the first step in the direction of weaning; but this not true at all. Introducing solid does not mean that Continue

Progressing your baby from breast feeding to solid food is known as the process of weaning. Breast feed alone can not provide the required nutrients to your baby after six months. Weaning too early or increasing the amount of solids too quickly can harm the digestive system Continue

Breast milk is the best form of food for a new born as it contains all the required nutrients in the right amounts. Babies who are properly breast fed by their mothers have lower occurrences of rashes, infections, allergies, diarrhea and other illnesses in comparison to babies who are bottle-fed. Continue

Breastfeeding is beneficial to both baby as well as mother. Studies conducted so far into health benefit of breastfeeding show that it can not only prove to be nectar for newborn babies but can also help women avoid postpartum depression besides reducing the risk of development of cancer in breast and ovary. Breastfeeding women are also less likely to suffer type 2 diabetes. Continue

A baby bottle itself is not harmful for your baby’s teeth. But the fluid that you put in it can certainly lead to decaying of your baby’s teeth resulting in dental cavities. This condition is described as baby bottle tooth decay. Continue

You may be shocked to see discoloration of the teeth of your eight month old baby soon after they appeared. Discoloration of baby teeth which are also known as primary teeth is certainly a cause of worry for the parents. Continue

The new parents who want to give the very best to their new born, there is nothing better than breast milk. Doctors always encourage breast feeding because it relates to total health of the mother and child. Breast feeding provides nutritional, psychological, immunological and emotional benefits to the mother and child both. No other substitute that can replace it. Continue