Posted on January 7, 2009 by Lynda
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is the largest known cause of death in children under the age of one. This terrifying syndrome occurs while the baby is sleeping. To date there is no known cure, or reason for that matter, as to why some children are affected while others aren’t. But the simple fact [...]
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Posted on September 2, 2008 by Lynda
Symptoms: an otherwise content and health baby cries or screams for extended periods for no apparent reason (baby’s not hungry, wet or sick) and usually occurs during the evening.
There is no commonly accepted explanation for colic and this condition usually appears within the first two weeks of life (if it starts after four weeks, it’s [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2008 by Lynda
Symptoms: It usually starts with a red rash on the infants face and gradually gets worse until the skin becomes ridged and cracked. It is characterized by itching, and red, scaly skin on the scalp, face, arms or legs. It’s not contagious.
The exact reason for eczema is unknown. Infantile eczema tends to run in families [...]
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