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My baby has been diagnosed with herpes. What should we do?

My baby has been diagnosed with herpes and she is just 3 months old. While the treatment has started, I am extremely worried and would like to know if there can be any complications...
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My sister's baby has been admitted in the NICU because of shortness of breath. Is this normal for newborns?

My sister delivered her baby yesterday, and she has been admitted in the NICU for shortness of breath. We are very worried. Is this normal for newborns?
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Should laxatives be given to babies in case of constipation?

My baby has severe constipation. The doctor says it is okay and will improve on its own, but I'm still worried. Should I give him any laxatives?
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My baby had irregular breathing at birth and was in the NICU. What should I do to protect him?

My baby is now 2 months old and was in the NICU for irregular breathing. Could this be a reoccurring issue? Is there anything that I can do to protect him?
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Why didn’t my baby cry when he was born?

My baby didn’t cry when he was born. Why did this happen? Could there be an underlying problem?
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My baby almost turns blue when he is crying. Is this normal?

When my baby cries for any reason, he almost turns blue as he stops his breath and cries. Is this normal? It makes me extremely nervous.
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When is fever in a child worrisome?

My baby is 2 months old and he has gotten a fever twice in these past two months, which makes me very worried. But the doctors say that this is somewhat normal, especially because...
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Can I feed water to my 3 month old baby?

My mom has been advising me that we shouldn’t give water to a baby until they're six months. But I just feel it is so hot that he may need some water. Is it safe to give my 3...
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My baby had cardiac surgery. What precautions should I take?

My baby underwent a cardiac surgery when he was 2 months old. He is now recovering and ready to be discharged. What precautions should I be taking for him?
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My baby's head is bigger than my son's was at birth. Should I be worried?

My baby was born with a big head, bigger than my other son, and it continues to be the same way as he gets older. He's 2 now. Is it something that I need to worry about?
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How is a cough treated in a newborn baby?

My baby is 3 days old and I just noticed that he has a runny nose and cough. What will be the course of treatment for this?
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Is it safe to give colic aid frequently to babies?

My baby has a lot of colic issues, and I typically give him a colic aid. Is it safe to give the baby this medicines frequently?
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My baby has just been discharged from the NICU after lung issues. What precautions should I take?

My baby was born 2 months early and was kept due to weak lungs. He was in the NICU for 4 weeks and has just been discharged. What are the precautions that I should bear in mind?...
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Is it safe for me to give my baby extracted breast milk?

My baby was born in the seventh month. I have a lot of breast milk but my baby is not able to consume that much. Is it safe for me to extract the milk and feed him later? Can...
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How should I increase my baby's weight?

My baby is 8 months old and was a pre term baby. How can I help him gain weight since he was underweight right from his birth?
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Are delayed milestones a problem?

If my child's development milestones are delayed, is it a cause of concern?
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My baby sleeps for over 12 hours in a day. Is it normal?

My baby was a preterm and was in the NICU for about 20 days. Since he has come home he sleeps for about 12 hours in a day. Is this considered normal?
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What are the signs of dehydration in a newborn?

My baby is 28 days old. I am told I can't feed water to my baby until she's 6 months old. Won't this lead to dehydration? Of course I trust my doctors but I can't help but worry....
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My 1 month old baby has a cold and the doctor has given antibiotics. Is it safe?

My baby is 1 month old and is down with a fever and cold. The doctor has given her antibiotics. Is this really safe? I would think that she's way too young for them.
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My baby snores in sleep. Is it normal?

My baby is almost a year old and I can hear her snore in her sleep. Is that normal for a small baby? Should I check it with the pediatrician?
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