7 tests the newborn should take
Right after birth, the baby needs to perform a series of tests in order to identify the presence of changes that indicate the presence of genetic or metabolic diseases, such as phenylketonuria,
Right after birth, the baby needs to perform a series of tests in order to identify the presence of changes that indicate the presence of genetic or metabolic diseases, such as phenylketonuria,
The tongue test is a mandatory test that serves to diagnose and indicate the early treatment of problems with the tongue brake of newborns, which can impair breastfeeding or compromise the act of
Baby's gouging is characterized by the exiting of a small amount of milk through the mouth after breastfeeding or taking the bottle, without having to make any effort. This condition is very
The omphalocele corresponds to a malformation of the abdominal wall in the baby, which is usually identified even during pregnancy and which is characterized by the presence of organs, such as the
Gastroschisis is a congenital malformation characterized by not completely closing the abdominal wall, close to the navel, causing the intestine to be exposed and in contact with the amniotic
Bronchiolitis obliterans is a type of chronic lung disease in which the lung cells are unable to recover after inflammation or infection, with obstruction of the airways and causing difficulty in
The Neonatal ICU is a hospital environment prepared to receive babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, with low weight or who have a problem that can interfere with their development, such as
Bronchiolitis is an infection caused by viruses very common in childhood, especially in babies and the treatment can be done at home. Home treatment for bronchiolitis consists of taking measures
Bronchitis corresponds to the inflammation of the bronchi, which are tube-shaped structures that take air to the lungs. This inflammation can usually be seen through symptoms such as constant dry
Childhood bruxism is a situation in which the child unconsciously clenches or grits his teeth at night, which can lead to tooth wear, jaw pain or headache upon waking, for example, and can happen
Bronchiolitis is a viral lung infection that is very common in babies under 2 years old and causes inflammation of the narrowest airways in the lung, known as bronchioles. When these channels
The "breast milk allergy" happens when the cow's milk protein that the mother consumes in her food is secreted in the breast milk, producing symptoms that make it appear that the baby is allergic
From the age of 4, the child needs to take the booster doses of some vaccines, such as polio and the one that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough, known as DTP. It is important
Infantile roseola, also known as sudden rash, is a contagious disease that mainly affects babies and children, from 3 months to 2 years of age, and causes symptoms such as sudden high fever, which
The rash is a response of the body to excess heat and sweat which leads to the appearance of small spots and red pellets on the skin that cause itching and burning, as if it were an insect bite on
Although babies spend most of their time sleeping, the truth is that they do not sleep for many hours straight, as they often wake up to breastfeed. However, from 6 months, the baby can sleep
Encopresis is a condition characterized by the leakage of feces in the child's underwear, which, most of the time, happens involuntarily and without the child noticing. This leakage of feces
Low birth weight, or "small baby for gestational age", is a term used for newborns weighing less than 2,500g, who may be premature or not. In most cases, underweight is more common in
The sunscreen should be used on the baby from 6 months of age, as it is very important to protect fragile skin from aggressive sun rays, which can cause serious problems, such as burns or skin
To stop the baby from crying it is important that the reason for the crying is identified and, thus, it is possible that some strategy is adopted to help calm the baby. Generally, crying is
Shaken baby syndrome is a situation that can happen when the baby is shaken back and forth with force and without the head being supported, which can cause bleeding and lack of oxygen in the
Identifying the cause of the baby's crying is important so that actions can be taken to help the baby stop crying, so it is important to observe if the baby makes any movements while crying, such
Changes in the baby's skin are very common in the first year of life, as the skin is still very sensitive and reacts against any type of substance, from the sun's rays to creams, shampoos and
Breast candidiasis is a fungal infection that generates symptoms such as pain, redness, a wound that is difficult to heal and a sensation of pinching in the breast while the baby is breastfeeding
In most cases, the episode of vomiting in the child is not of great concern, especially if it is not accompanied by other symptoms such as fever. That's because, vomiting usually happens for
The baby's urinary tract infection can appear right from the first days of life and it is sometimes not very easy to notice its symptoms, especially as the baby cannot express his discomfort.
To find out if the baby has viral pneumonia, parents should be aware if the flu is slow to pass or if it gets worse over the course of 1 week, taking the baby to the pediatrician if this
The purple spots on the baby usually do not represent any health problem and are not the result of trauma, disappearing at around 2 years of age, without the need for any treatment. These patches
To identify if the baby is allergic to cow's milk protein, one should observe the appearance of symptoms after drinking the milk, which are usually red and itchy skin, severe vomiting and
Baby chickenpox, also called chickenpox, is an infectious disease caused by a virus that leads to the appearance of red pellets on the skin that itch a lot. This disease is more common in babies
It is normal that in the first months of life, the baby is slow to sleep or does not sleep all night, which can be exhausting for parents, who are used to resting during the night. The
Although very rare, the baby between 6 months and 1 year old can be contaminated with measles, presenting several small spots all over the body, fever above 39ºC and easy
Kernicterus is a complication of neonatal jaundice that causes damage to the newborn's brain, when excess bilirubin is not treated properly. Bilirubin is a substance that is produced by the
Surgery for the baby's tongue is usually only done after 6 months and is only recommended when the baby is unable to breastfeed or, later, when the child is unable to speak properly due to lack of
The neck pain in the baby is usually relieved with the use of medicines prescribed by the pediatrician, such as ibuprofen, which can already be taken at home, but whose dose needs to be correctly
The potassium permanganate bath can be used to help treat itching and heal common skin wounds, being especially useful in the case of chicken pox, a common childhood disease, also known as
The most common signs that can help identify the baby's stuck tongue and are most easily seen when the baby is crying are: The tongue, called a frenulum, is not
Baby pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx or throat, as it is popularly called, and can occur at any age, being more frequent in younger children because the immune system is still
The treatment of Zika in infants usually includes the use of Paracetamol and Dipyrone, which are medicines prescribed by the pediatrician. However, there are also other natural strategies that can
Infantile diarrhea occurs when the child has more than 3 bowel movements during the day, which is common in babies due to viruses. To find out if the baby has diarrhea, one must observe the
The baby's deep molar can be a sign of dehydration or malnutrition and, therefore, if it is found that the baby has a deep molar, it is recommended to take him to the emergency room immediately or
The underweight baby is the one born with less than 2.5 kg, which can be diagnosed as small for gestational age during pregnancy. It can be identified that the baby is underweight through
Dacrioostenosis is the total or partial obstruction of the channel that leads to tears, the lacrimal channel. Blockage of this channel can be congenital, due to the inadequate development of the
Congenital clubfoot or echinovaro clubfoot is a congenital malformation in which the baby is already born with a foot turned inwards, having the name of unilateral clubfoot, or with both feet
To take care of the baby with reflux, which is the regurgitation of milk after breastfeeding, parents should take some precautions such as placing the baby to burp during and after feedings and
When the baby is newborn it is normal for his first feces to be black or greenish, and sticky, due to the presence of substances that have been accumulating throughout the pregnancy and that are
Newborn babies up to 1 or 2 years old can sleep in the same room as their parents because it helps to increase the affective bond with the baby, facilitates night feeding, reassures parents when
Although bad breath is more common in adults due to poor oral hygiene, it can also happen in babies, being caused by several problems ranging from feeding to dry mouth or respiratory infections,
Child sleepwalking is a sleep disorder in which the child is asleep, but seems to be awake, being able to sit, talk or walk around the house, for example. Sleepwalking occurs during deep sleep and
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known by the acronym ADHD, is characterized by the simultaneous presence, or not, of symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. This is
When the child has diarrhea accompanied by vomiting, he should be taken to the pediatrician as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to give the child homemade serum, coconut water or
An excellent way to protect your baby and children from mosquito bites is to put a repellent sticker on your baby's clothes or stroller. There are brands like Mosquitan that have repellents
Infantile meningitis has symptoms similar to those that occur in adults, the main ones being high fever, vomiting and severe headache. In babies, you need to be aware of signs such as constant
Baby ear pain is often caused by an inflammation or infection in the ear called otitis. It is a relatively common situation in children up to 5-6 years old. It can be caused by water entering the
Giving the baby a warm bath, with a temperature of 36ºC, is an excellent way to lower the fever naturally, but to place a hand towel wet with cold water on the forehead; the back of the neck; in
Canker sores in babies, also known as stomatitis, are characterized by small sores on the mouth, usually yellow in the center and reddish on the outside, which can appear on the tongue, on the
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mouth that can cause thrush on the tongue, gums, cheeks and throat. It is more common in children, but can occur at any age. In the case of children,
Although the amber necklace is used by some mothers to relieve the discomfort of the birth of the baby's teeth or colic, this product is not scientifically proven and offers risks to the child,
To relieve the baby's cough, you can hold the baby in your arms to keep your head higher, as this helps the baby breathe better. When the cough is more controlled, you can offer a little water, at
What is: Fetal alcoholism syndrome, also known as fetal alcohol syndrome, occurs when a woman consumes alcohol in excess during pregnancy, resulting in delayed physical and mental
Chamomile C is an oral medication, indicated to relieve oral discomfort due to the birth of the first teeth, and can be used from the baby's 4 months of life. The drug contains Chamomile and
The treatment for diarrhea in the baby, which corresponds to 3 or more evacuations of soft or liquid stools, within 12 hours, mainly involves preventing the baby's dehydration and
Rhinitis is inflammation of the baby's nose, whose main symptoms are a stuffy nose and a runny nose, in addition to causing itching and irritation. Thus, it is very common that the baby is always
The baby's pimples, known scientifically as neonatal acne, are the result of the normal change in the baby's skin caused mainly by the exchange of hormones between the mother and the baby during
Infant intestinal infection is a very common childhood disease that occurs when the body reacts against the entry of viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi in the gastrointestinal tract, which can
Generally, the baby's teeth start to emerge around the 4th to 10th month of life, which is a time when the baby can sleep worse and become more grumpy due to the pain and discomfort that can
Myelomeningocele is the most serious type of spina bifida, in which the baby's spine bones do not develop properly during pregnancy, causing the appearance of a pouch on the baby's back containing
Hypospadias is a genetic malformation in boys that is characterized by an abnormal opening of the urethra at a location under the penis rather than at the tip. The urethra is the channel through
Infant rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum exits the anus and can be seen as red, damp, tube-shaped tissue. This situation is more common in children up to 4 years of age due to the fact that
The presence of blood in the baby's diaper is always a cause for alarm for the parents, however, in most cases the presence of blood in the diaper is not a sign of serious health problems, and may
Allergy to the baby's skin is common, since the skin is thinner and more sensitive, thus having a greater susceptibility to infections, for example. In addition, it can be easily irritated by any
Hiccups in babies are a common situation, especially in the first days after birth and the mother's uterus may appear in the last days of pregnancy. The hiccup is due to contractions of the
Constipation is a very common problem in babies, because their digestive system is not yet well developed. Many mothers complain that their babies have colic, hard and dry stools, intestinal
Congenital cataract is a malformation of the lens of the eye that develops during pregnancy and, therefore, the baby is born with this alteration, causing a whitish film to exist inside the
To take care of the baby's diaper rash, called diaper erythema, the mother must first identify whether the baby is actually having diaper rash. For this, the mother should check if the baby's skin
Intellectual disability corresponds to the delay in the cognitive development of some children, which can be perceived by learning difficulties, little interaction with other people and inability
The baby's teeth start to appear, more or less, from 6 months of age, however, it is important to start taking care of the baby's mouth soon after birth, to avoid bottle decay, which is more
Meconium corresponds to the baby's first feces, which have a dark, greenish, thick and viscous color. The elimination of the first feces is a good indication that the baby's intestine works
Whooping cough, also known as long cough or whooping cough, is a respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis , which causes inflammation in the lungs and airways. This
Neonatal jaundice arises when the skin, eyes and mucous membranes in the body turn yellow, due to excess bilirubin in the blood. The main cause of jaundice in the baby is physiological
Mental retardation is a condition, usually irreversible, characterized by an intellectual capacity lower than normal with difficulties in learning and social adaptation, which is usually present
Hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn or neonatal is a disease that arises in the first few days of the baby's life, being caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood, and turning the skin
The 7-month-old baby is already beginning to be interested in other children's games and to pay attention to two people at the same time. He likes to stay on his lap and move from one lap to the
The wheezing baby syndrome, also known as wheezing infant, is characterized by episodes of wheezing and coughing that frequently arise, usually caused by a hyper-reactivity of the newborn's lungs,
The treatment of hoarseness in the baby can be done with simple measures such as comforting the baby when he is crying a lot and offering plenty of fluids during the day, as excessive and
Contact dermatitis, also known as diaper rash, happens when the baby's skin is in contact with irritating substances for a long time, such as urine, saliva or even some types of creams, resulting
Neonatal progeroid syndrome, also known as Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch syndrome, is an extremely rare genetic disease that causes an aged appearance of the baby shortly after birth, accompanied by
It is recommended that every baby take a sunbath in the early morning to increase the production of vitamin D and to combat the jaundice that is when the baby has very yellow skin. However, it is
Sudden death syndrome is when the baby dies unexpectedly and inexplicably during sleep, because even after performing all the necessary tests, no cause for death is found. In this case it is
If the baby is infected with the cytomegalovirus in pregnancy, he may be born with symptoms such as deafness or mental retardation. In this case, treatment for cytomegalovirus in the baby can be
The baby should be taken to the dentist after the appearance of the first baby tooth, which happens at around 6 or 7 months of age. The baby's first visit to the dentist is then for parents
Babies usually cry when they are cold or hot due to discomfort. So, to know if the baby is cold or hot, you should feel the baby's body temperature under the clothes, in order to check if the skin
The baby must go to the pediatrician for the first time up to 5 days after birth, and the second consultation must take place up to 15 days after the baby is born for the pediatrician to assess
Allergy is an immune reaction of the organism that occurs whenever the individual inhales, ingests or touches an allergen (substance that causes allergy). Children are more likely to develop any
The APGAR scale, also known as the APGAR index or score, is a test performed on the newborn right after birth that assesses his general condition and vitality, helping to identify whether any type
Conjunctivitis in a baby is characterized by the appearance of red eye, with a lot of rowing and irritability. In addition, the baby may also bring his hands to his face more often due to
The baby's first teeth usually emerge from 6 months of age and can be easily noticed, since it can make the baby more agitated, with difficulty eating or sleeping, for example. In addition, it is
Spina bifida is characterized by a set of congenital malformations that develop in the baby during the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, which are characterized by a failure in the development of the
Severe mental retardation is characterized by the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) between 20 and 35. In this case, the person does not speak almost anything, and needs care for life, being always