Baby Health

Dress the baby in light, breathable clothing Keep the room comfortably cool Offer breast milk or formula more often Use a lukewarm sponge bath if the baby...

Get the baby checked by a pediatrician as soon as jaundice is noticed Feed the baby frequently to help clear bilirubin Breastfeed 8 to 12 times...

Feed smaller, more frequent meals Continue breastfeeding or formula feeding as usual Check formula preparation is correct Avoid switching formulas without medical advice Reduce green foods if the...

Check whether the baby is otherwise feeding well, gaining weight, and acting normally Keep breastfeeding or formula-feeding as usual unless a pediatrician advises otherwise Review recent...

True lactose intolerance in newborns is rare Frequent loose, watery stools after milk feeds Diarrhea that starts soon after feeding Excessive gas or bloating Fussiness or crying during...

Persistent diarrhea Loose, watery stools Gas and bloating Abdominal discomfort or fussiness after feeding Frequent crying or irritability during or after feeds Diaper rash from frequent stools Poor weight gain Symptoms...

Offer small, frequent feeds to help keep mucus thin Keep the baby well hydrated with breast milk or formula Use saline drops in the nose to...