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Recent Articles by Dr. Sani Ribeiro

Patau Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Patau syndrome, or trisomy 13, is a genetic disease that impacts the development of the heart, facial features and brain. Babies are typically born with nervous system malformations, a cleft lip and a low birth weight. Learn more about the symptoms of Patau syndrome, what causes it, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Breastfeeding

Weaning: 5 Tips for a Gentle Transition

Weaning is the process of gradually transitioning a child from breast milk to other foods and drinks. In other words, weaning means to stop breastfeeding. Tips for gentle weaning include decreasing the number or duration of feeds giving lots of emotional support. Read about night weaning and infant nutrition.

Baby Health

7 Teething Remedies to Help Relieve Pain

Teething remedies can include massaging the baby's gums, giving an ice pop (Popsicle) made from breast milk, or offering a teething ring. Read about other strategies to relieve pain and irritation related to teething, as well as how to perform a relaxing massage and a recipe for ice pops.

Newborns

Mongolian Spot: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A Mongolian spot is a blue, dark gray or green spot on the newborn's skin. It is identified by the pediatrician shortly after birth and is generally not a sign of any health problem. Learn more about what a Mongolian spot is, the symptoms associated with it, what causes Mongolian spots, and how to treat it.

Cough

How to Treat a Baby Cough: Home Remedies & Medication

To relieve a baby cough, you can offer fluids to the baby as age-appropriate to relieve throat irritation. Coughs from a cold or flu may require treatment with medication, like antibiotics. Learn about home remedies and pharmacy medications that can be used to treat a baby cough .

Diseases and Conditions

Encopresis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

A encoprese é o vazamento de fezes na roupa interior da criança que, na maioria das vezes, acontece de forma involuntária e sem que a criança perceba, especialmente após os 4 anos de idade. Entenda melhor o que é encoprese, suas causas, diagnóstico e tratamento.

Autism

Asperger’s Syndrome: What Is, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Asperger's syndrome is a condition in the autism spectrum characterized by difficulty with communication and social skills. People with Asperger's do not have any cognitive delays however, and often exhibit above-average intelligence. Learn more about how it is diagnosed and the common treatment and management options.

Autism

Mild Autism: Initial Symptoms in Children

Mild autism is a term used to describe a person with some changes within the autism spectrum, medically known as level 1 autism. Learn more about the signs and symptoms that characterize a person with mild autism and how it is treated .

Baby Health

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Symptoms & Treatment

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV is a microorganism that causes respiratory airway infections. It is commonly seen in children and babies, and symptoms include a runny nose, coughing and fever. Learn about the other common symptoms, how long it lasts and how it is treated.

Polio

Polio Vaccine: Immunization Schedule, Booster & Side Effects

The polio vaccine should be administered after 2 months of age and completed up until 5 years of age. It can be administered as an oral form (OPV) or injectable (IPV) and is typically given in 3 doses plus a booster. Learn more about the immunization schedule, contraindication for vaccination and possible side effects.

Diseases and Conditions

Normal Heart Rate for Kids: Reference Ranges

The normal heart rate for kids is generally faster than the normal heart rate for adults. Newborns will range with a pulse around 130 bpm, while a 6 year-old child will have a pulse of around 100 bpm. Learn more about the normal heart rate for kids and babies and what causes changes.

Eczema

Baby Eczema: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Baby eczema occurs as a result of prolonged contact of the baby's skin to irritating substances, leading to redness, flaking and irritation. Learn about the other symptoms it can cause, how this condition is treated, and what prevention measures to take to prevent worsening.

Baby Health

10 Teething Symptoms in Babies: Drooling, Red Gums & More

The eruption of a baby’s first teeth can cause teething symptoms like irritability, excessive drooling and red gums. Symptoms can be alleviated with light massage with your fingertips or a teething toy. Learn about the symptoms that can occur.

Baby Health

How to Help a Congested Baby: Home Remedies & Causes

A stuffy nose in a congested baby is usually not significant or serious, but it can cause discomfort. It should be treated, especially if it is interrupting sleep and eating. Learn how to get rid of a stuffy nose and read about what can cause congestion in babies.

Autism

7 Signs of Autism in Babies & What To Do

Signs of autism in babies can start to emerge at 12 months and can involve difficulty with interacting with their parents and other children, as well as lack of facial expression. If you suspect autism, you should consult your pediatrician. Learn more about the signs of autism in babies and about treatment available.