Are Immunizations Started in the Hospital?
If mom and dad have agreed to have baby immunized, the vaccination process will be started in the hospital, but with only one vaccine. The only vaccine currently given at birth is Hepatitis B.
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Australian Researchers Study Co-Sleeping for the First Time
Co-bedding or co-sleeping is the practice of a mother sleeping with an infant from birth to 24 months. There is a connection between co-bedding and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), but this connection does not deter some mothers from sharing a bed with an infant.
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Newborns Aware of Their Own Existence on Day Two
One question many parents ponder is when does this glorious littleperson know it is indeed a separate and unique human being. When doesthe sense of self come into a baby's existence?
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Mom’s Respond Stronger to Baby’s Cry After Breastfeeding
According to a study just published in The Journal of Child Psychology,
new mothers who choose to breastfeed are more likely to bond with baby
than those who choose to breastfeed and bottle feed or bottle feed
alone.
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Infant Surgery: Regional Better Than General Anesthesia
The currently preferred method to dull pain in infant surgery is general anesthesia (GA) but a recent study indicates less invasive anesthesia — regional anesthesia (RA) — may produce safer outcomes.
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Infant BMI Predicts Childhood Obesity
A recent study identifies ways to assess BMI during infancy, when interventions may be more effective.
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Polyamines in Human Breast Milk for Preterm and Term Infants
Researchers from the University of Murcia, in Spain, recently published a
study revealing the differences between the level of polyamines in the
breast milk of mothers born to preterm infants and the breast milk of
mothers with infants born term.
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Infant Formulas and Insulin Resistance
Researchers from Slovak Medical University recently published a
study in PLoS One regarding the possible connection between formula
feeding and reduced insulin sensitivity.
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Brain Development Affected by Environment and Experience
Recent studies have revealed that maternal stress, weight and eating
habits can affect infant health well into adulthood. A new study now
reports that life experiences of the mother during pregnancy may also
have an impact on health.
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The Fetus Knows Pain Earlier Than We Thought
Most mothers believe baby is immune to pain while in-utero, but new
research reveals the fetus can feel the difference between pain and
normal touch as early as 35 weeks gestation.
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Hoarseness in Infants Almost Always Requires Treatment
From growling and mumbling to yelling and singing, your baby will be making a wide range of interesting noises. However, a hoarse voice in an infant may be a strong indication of a bigger problem.
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Itchy and Scratchy: How to Treat Your Child's Eczema
Eczema is a common pediatric skin condition causing an itchy rash, which when severe can cause irritability, sleep problems and if it gets infected it can make your little one unwell.
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Puberty at 3 Months Old: What Would You Do?
Three months after birth, her grandmother noticed pubic hair had already
started growing. When the baby girl's parents took her to the doctor to
find out what was happening, they were told she was going through
puberty at only three months old.
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Is Maternal Instinct Natural?
There are tons of scientific articles about maternal instinct and how
all mammals display this instinct on some level, but what most people
are truly asking about when they pose this question is not the
scientific side of the matter.
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What You Need to Know about Infant Ear Piercing
Whether you’re following tradition or simply enjoy the aesthetic, you
might decide to pierce your baby’s ears. Many parents feel that, since
their little girl will have her ears pierced eventually, it is better to
do it when they won’t remember the pain.
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Infants and Eye Mucus
If you’ve ever had pinkeye or another ocular infection, you know how
terrifying it can be to wake up without the ability to open your eyes.
Many adults clearly remember the feeling of waking up in bed without the
ability to see.
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How Not to Photograph Your Infants
Check out some of these tips on how not to photograph your infant so
that your pictures will turn out better and maybe your children will
actually want to show their friends their baby pictures when they get
older.
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Should You Use a Bath Seat for Your Baby?
Sitting up is one of the first major milestones in your baby’s life. Once he or she can sit up and look around, your baby will have the opportunity to get a good look at the world around them.
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Not All Vapor Rubs Are Safe For Baby
Many of us have fond memories of our mothers taking care of us when we
were sick as children. Though some of the home remedies are now
considered dangerous and outrageous, some still hold true as trusted
treatment for minor symptoms at home.
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Is it Bowlegs or Blount’s?
Bowleggedness is a common trait in infants in newborns. When babies are growing in the womb, they are in cramped quarters and their legs cannot extend fully until they’ve been born.
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