Baby Health
Baby Eczema
By Laura Leavitt
When baby's skin is red and blistered, it is wise to learn more about what could trigger it.
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Diaper Rash That Won't Go Away
By Patty Malowney
Persistent diaper rash is worth investigating to avoid further complications.
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Yeast Infection Diaper Rash
By Teresa Redmond
A yeast infection is a fungal infection that occurs due to an overgrowth of the yeast cells such as Candida albicans. These fungi exist in a low concentration in the gastrointestinal tract among other, good bacteria, and when the number of yeast cells starts to grow rapidly, the yeast cells from the
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Heat Rash in Babies
By Laura Leavitt
Helping your baby avoid overheating and getting a rash takes a little extra care and concern.
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Silent Reflux in Infants (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux)
By Laura Leavitt
Infant reflux is what happens when a baby spits up. Silent reflux (also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux or LPR) is very similar, but the baby doesn't actually spit up, because he's able to swallow the stomach contents. The problem is that the stomach contents are acidic, so it burns on the way up and
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Diarrhea in the Breastfed Baby
By Patty Malowney
How to take good care of your baby when all isn't perfect in the diaper department.
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Infant Drooling - Is This Teething?
By JustMommies staff
Drooling is a normal stage in a baby’s development, and in some cases, it may announce that the baby is teething. The first tooth typically appears when the baby is 6 months old; however, it is not uncommon for it to appear when the baby is 3 or 14 months old. The time when the teeth start to appear
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Dealing with Teething
By Laura Leavitt
Teething can make the sweetest baby a little monstrous for a while.
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Dairy Elimination Diet for Breastfeeding Moms
By Laura Leavitt
When working to reduce dairy issues with a breastfed baby, Mom may choose to cut out or cut back herself.
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Reflux Symptoms in Babies
By JustMommies staff
Acid reflux, or “spitting up,” is very common among infants. Because the ring of muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (lower esophageal sphincter) is not yet mature in infants, it is unable to effectively hold stomach contents down. Spit up can also occur when your baby simply drinks too
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