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Roseola: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Transmission & Treatment

Roseola is a contagious disease that mainly affects babies and children from the ages of 3 months to 2 years.

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How to Treat a Baby Cough: Home Remedies & Medication

One way to treat a baby cough is to keep the baby sitting up or standing to facilitate breathing. Another way to reduce coughing is to offer small quantities of water to the baby (if age appropriate),...

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Newborn Eye Discharge: Causes & How to Clean Eyes

Newborn eye discharge is usually noted due to conjunctivitis, although it may also occur with a flu, cold, or blocked tear duct.

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Height Calculator: Predict Adult Height Based on Parents’ Heights

A height calculator is a simple tool used to estimate how tall a child may grow to be as an adult. These predictions are based on established growth formulas that consider parental height and...

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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.

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Moro Reflex: How to Test & How Long It Lasts

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...

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Newborn Screening: What Does It Test For?

Newborn screening (NBS) is a test that can help identify certain serious health conditions in the newborn before symptoms arise.

Newborns

Cradle Cap: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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.

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Mongolian Spot: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

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.

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Infants & Toddlers

Roseola: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Transmission & Treatment

Roseola is a contagious disease that mainly affects babies and children from the ages of 3 months to 2 years.

Infants & Toddlers

Baby Rashes: 6 Causes (& When to See a Doctor)

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.

Infants & Toddlers

Pink Eye in Babies: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

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.

Infants & Toddlers

Baby Acne: Causes, Symptoms & How to Get Rid of It

Baby acne is an infant skin condition associated with the appearance of small, raised dots. It is considered to be normal and temporary, and not a sign of illness.

Infants & Toddlers

Hunter Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Hunter syndrome, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), is a rare genetic condition caused by the absence of an enzyme called iduronate-2-sulfatase.

Infants & Toddlers

Reflux in Babies: Signs/Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Reflux in babies happens when food or milk flows back into the mouth after being swallowed. This can lead to spit-ups, irritability, excessive crying, or restless sleep, and in more serious cases,...

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