Umbilical Cord Care: How to Clean the Stump (& When It Falls Off)
Umbilical cord stump care is essential for reducing the newborn\'s risk for infections and inflammation in the belly button area.
Umbilical cord stump care is essential for reducing the newborn\'s risk for infections and inflammation in the belly button area.
The earliest a baby can be born and still survive is around 22 weeks of pregnancy. At this stage, survival is possible but uncommon, and outcomes vary widely.
The Moro reflex is an involuntary movement seen in newborns during their first few months of life. It happens when a baby’s arm muscles react instinctively to a feeling of insecurity, such as losing...
Newborn screening (NBS) is a test that can help identify certain serious health conditions in the newborn before symptoms arise.
Cradle cap is a benign skin condition in babies, also known as infant seborrheic dermatitis. It causes symptoms like yellow or white crusts on the baby\'s scalp that are not itchy or painful.
A Mongolian spot is a congenital spot on the skin that appears in newborns. It typically has a blue, gray or slightly green color is most commonly noted in the lower back or buttocks.
Roseola is a contagious disease that mainly affects babies and children from the ages of 3 months to 2 years.
Baby rashes can lead to symptoms like red spots on the skin, itching and local irritation. They may be caused by certain foods, contact with plants or insect bites.
Pink eye in babies is characterized by eye redness, irritability and discomfort. Babies will often rub their eyes frequently due as a result, which may worsen symptoms if left untreated.
An 18-month-old child typically enjoys interacting with peers and can walk independently without needing support from objects or people.
By 9 months, babies are growing stronger and becoming more active. Many can already sit without support and may start crawling or trying to stand by holding onto furniture or toys.
2 year-old milestones include growing independence, better coordination, and rapid language development.