Tag: newborn
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Should you apply kajal to your baby’s eyes?
Many families apply kajal to their baby’s eyes, but is it safe? A quick look at what pediatricians recommend.
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Why Do Newborns Sleep During the Day and Stay Awake at Night? 🌞🌙
Understanding your newborn’s day-night confusion and how to gently fix their sleep cycle.
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You Might Be Using Your Child’s Medicine Dropper Wrong
Most parents don’t think twice about how they use a medicine dropper — but the angle, position, and timing all matter. Watch this quick guide before your next dose.
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BCG Vaccine Aftercare — What Parents Should Do and Avoid
A small bump, redness, ulcer, and eventually a scar — this is often normal after a BCG vaccine. But a lot of parents panic and make things worse. Here’s what actually helps.
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What’s the Best Baby Powder — and Should You Even Use One?
The short answer: most babies don’t need powder at all. The long answer involves talcum, cornstarch, and lungs that weren’t designed to inhale either. Let’s talk about it.
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Mongolian Spot in Newborns — Not a Bruise
Mongolian spots appear on newborns and disappear over time — but they’re sometimes mistaken for bruises.
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Why Is My Newborn So Hairy? — Lanugo Explained
Fine hair all over a newborn’s body surprises a lot of first-time parents. Lanugo is completely normal and usually gone within a few weeks.
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Hot Head, Cool Body in Babies — Fever or Normal?
Hands and feet are cold, forehead is warm. Is it a fever? This specific combination confuses parents constantly and leads to either unnecessary worry or missed fever.
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Tummy Time — The Right Way to Do It
Tummy time is recommended for every baby — but the timing, duration, and technique matter. Most parents start too late or stop too soon.